What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne Zoo?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne Zoo is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 18 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne Zoo?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne Zoo is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $50 - $65.

How far is it from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne Zoo?

The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Melbourne Zoo is 27 km. The road distance is 18.8 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne Zoo without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne Zoo without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 8m and costs $34.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne Zoo?

It takes approximately 1h 8m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne Zoo, including transfers.

Can I drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne Zoo?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne Zoo is 19 km. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne Zoo.

Where can I stay near Melbourne Zoo?

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Can I share a ride from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne Zoo?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Melbourne Zoo. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne Zoo - 6 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne Zoo by bus, train, tram, taxi, rideshare, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Skybus Coach Terminalbus City - Melbourne Airport
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Royal Park Stationtrain Upfield
1h 8m
$34
Drive 18.8 km
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1. Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne Zoocar 18.8 km
18 min
$4–5
Line 478 bus, line 59 tram
1. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Dromana Ave/Matthews Avebus 478 / ...
2. Take the tram from Airport West/Matthews Ave #59 to Melrose St/Flemington Rd #20tram 59
1h 9m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne Zootaxi 18.8 km
18 min
$50–65
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Melbourne Zoorideshare 18.8 km
18 min
$23–29
Bus, line 58 tram
1. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Skybus Coach Terminalbus City - Melbourne Airport
2. Take the tram from Flagstaff to State Netball Hockey Centre/Royal Park #25tram 58
1h 10m
$34

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne Zoo by bus, train, and foot

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1h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 26.7 km
Duration: 1h 8m

What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Melbourne Zoo, VIC, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne Zoo. However, you can take the bus to Skybus Coach Terminal, walk to Southern Cross Station, take the train to Royal Park Station, then walk to Melbourne Zoo. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Melbourne Zoo via Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave, Airport West/Matthews Ave #59, and Melrose St/Flemington Rd #20 in around 1h 9m.

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