What is the cheapest way to get from South Melbourne to Melbourne Zoo?

The cheapest way to get from South Melbourne to Melbourne Zoo is to train which costs $6 and takes 17 min.

What is the fastest way to get from South Melbourne to Melbourne Zoo?

The fastest way to get from South Melbourne to Melbourne Zoo is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $20 - $25.

Is there a direct train between South Melbourne and Melbourne Zoo?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Southern Cross Station station and arriving at Royal Park Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from South Melbourne to Melbourne Zoo?

The distance between South Melbourne and Melbourne Zoo is 6 km.

How do I travel from South Melbourne to Melbourne Zoo without a car?

The best way to get from South Melbourne to Melbourne Zoo without a car is to train which takes 17 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from South Melbourne to Melbourne Zoo?

The train from Southern Cross Station to Royal Park Station takes 10 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the South Melbourne to Melbourne Zoo train from?

South Melbourne to Melbourne Zoo train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Southern Cross Station.

Where does the South Melbourne to Melbourne Zoo train arrive?

South Melbourne to Melbourne Zoo train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Royal Park Station.

Where can I stay near Melbourne Zoo?

There are 5297+ hotels available in Melbourne Zoo.

South Melbourne to Melbourne Zoo - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, and foot

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There are 5 ways to get from South Melbourne to Melbourne Zoo by train, taxi, foot, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Royal Park Stationtrain Upfield
17 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from South Melbourne to Melbourne Zootaxi 6.6 km
9 min
$20–25
Walk
1. Take the foot from South Melbourne to Melbourne Zoowalk 6.3 km
1h 15m
Line 58 tram
1. Take the tram from City Rd/Kings Way #116 to State Netball Hockey Centre/Royal Park #25tram 58
33 min
$6
Line 96 tram, line 58 tram
1. Take the tram from South Melbourne Station/Light Rail #127 to Queen St/Bourke St #4tram 96
2. Take the tram from Bourke St/William St #5 to State Netball Hockey Centre/Royal Park #25tram 58
45 min
$12

South Melbourne to Melbourne Zoo by train and foot

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Distance: 6 km
Duration: 17 min

What companies run services between South Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Melbourne Zoo, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Royal Park Station hourly. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 10 min.

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