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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Prahran is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 27 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Prahran is to taxi which takes 27 min and costs $70 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Prahran?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Prahran. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr and arriving at High St/Williams Rd via Elsternwick Station/20 Horne St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.

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

The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Prahran is 28 km. The road distance is 27 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Prahran without a car is to bus and line 6 tram which takes 1h 4m and costs $40.

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

It takes approximately 1h 4m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Prahran, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Prahran bus from?

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Prahran bus services, operated by SkyBus, depart from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr station.

Where does the Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Prahran bus arrive?

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Prahran bus services, operated by SkyBus, arrive at Elsternwick Station/Horne St.

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

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Prahran is 27 km. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Prahran.

Where can I stay near Prahran?

There are 5296+ hotels available in Prahran.

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

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

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

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

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Bus, line 6 tram
best
1. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Skybus Coach Terminalbus City - Melbourne Airport
2. Take the tram from Federation Square/Swanston St #13 to Lewisham Rd/High St #34tram 6
1h 4m
$40
Drive 27 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Prahrancar 27 km
27 min
$5–7
Line 901 bus, train, line 6 tram
1. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rdbus 901
2. Take the train from Broadmeadows Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain
3. Take the tram from Federation Square/Swanston St #13 to Lewisham Rd/High St #34tram 6
1h 31m
$18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Prahrantaxi 27 km
27 min
$70–85
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Prahranrideshare 27 km
27 min
$95–130
Bus, line 603 bus
1. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Elsternwick Station/Horne Stbus Frankston - Melbourne Airport
2. Take the bus from Elsternwick Station/20 Horne St to High St/Williams Rdbus 603
1h 9m
$34

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Prahran by bus, train, and tram

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1h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 27.7 km
Duration: 1h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to High St/Williams Rd via Elsternwick Station/20 Horne St in around 1h 9m.

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