What is the cheapest way to get from Empress Hotel to Federation Square?

The cheapest way to get from Empress Hotel to Federation Square is to line 96 tram which costs $6 and takes 24 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Empress Hotel to Federation Square?

The fastest way to get from Empress Hotel to Federation Square is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs $15 - $19.

Is there a direct bus between Empress Hotel and Federation Square?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pigdon St/Rathdowne St and arriving at Exhibition St/Lonsdale St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

Is there a direct train between Empress Hotel and Federation Square?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Scotchmer St/Nicholson St #18 and arriving at Swanston St/Bourke St #6. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

How far is it from Empress Hotel to Federation Square?

The distance between Empress Hotel and Federation Square is 5 km.

How do I travel from Empress Hotel to Federation Square without a car?

The best way to get from Empress Hotel to Federation Square without a car is to line 96 tram which takes 24 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Empress Hotel to Federation Square?

The line 96 tram from Scotchmer St/Nicholson St #18 to Swanston St/Bourke St #6 takes 16 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Empress Hotel to Federation Square bus from?

Empress Hotel to Federation Square bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Pigdon St/Rathdowne St station.

Where do I catch the Empress Hotel to Federation Square train from?

Empress Hotel to Federation Square train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Scotchmer St/Nicholson St #18 station.

Where does the Empress Hotel to Federation Square bus arrive?

Empress Hotel to Federation Square bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Exhibition St/Lonsdale St station.

Where does the Empress Hotel to Federation Square train arrive?

Empress Hotel to Federation Square train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Swanston St/Bourke St #6 station.

Where can I stay near Federation Square?

There are 5291+ hotels available in Federation Square.

Empress Hotel to Federation Square - 7 ways to travel via line 96 tram

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There are 7 ways to get from Empress Hotel to Federation Square by tram, bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 96 tram
best
1. Take the tram from Scotchmer St/Nicholson St #18 to Swanston St/Bourke St #6tram 96
24 min
$6
Line 250 bus
1. Take the bus from Pigdon St/Rathdowne St to Exhibition St/Lonsdale Stbus 250 / ...
33 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Empress Hotel to Federation Squaretaxi 4.3 km
5 min
$15–19
Walk
1. Take the walk from Empress Hotel to Federation Squarewalk 4.4 km
52 min
Line 96 tram via Russell St/Bourke St #7
1. Take the tram from Scotchmer St/Nicholson St #18 to Russell St/Bourke St #7tram 96
24 min
$6
Line 96 tram via Parliament Station
1. Take the tram from Scotchmer St/Nicholson St #18 to Spring St/Bourke St #9tram 96
25 min
$12
Line 11 tram
1. Take the tram from Alfred Cres/St Georges Rd #21 to Exhibition St/Collins St #7tram 11
32 min
$6

Empress Hotel to Federation Square by foot and tram

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Distance: 4.5 km
Duration: 24 min

What companies run services between Empress Hotel, VIC, Australia and Federation Square, VIC, Australia?

Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from Scotchmer St/Nicholson St #18 to Swanston St/Bourke St #6 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 16 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Pigdon St/Rathdowne St to Exhibition St/Lonsdale St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 15 min.

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