What is the cheapest way to get from Southbank to Chinatown?

The cheapest way to get from Southbank to Chinatown is to line 1 tram which costs $6 and takes 6 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Southbank to Chinatown?

The fastest way to get from Southbank to Chinatown is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs $11 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Southbank and Chinatown?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from City Rd/Southbank Bvd and arriving at Bourke St/Queen St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

Is there a direct train between Southbank and Chinatown?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Arts Precinct/St Kilda Rd #14 and arriving at Bourke Street Mall/Swanston St #10. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

How far is it from Southbank to Chinatown?

The distance between Southbank and Chinatown is 982 meters.

How do I travel from Southbank to Chinatown without a car?

The best way to get from Southbank to Chinatown without a car is to line 1 tram which takes 6 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Southbank to Chinatown?

The line 1 tram from Arts Precinct/St Kilda Rd #14 to Bourke Street Mall/Swanston St #10 takes 6 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Southbank to Chinatown bus from?

Southbank to Chinatown bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from City Rd/Southbank Bvd station.

Where do I catch the Southbank to Chinatown train from?

Southbank to Chinatown train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Arts Precinct/St Kilda Rd #14 station.

Where does the Southbank to Chinatown bus arrive?

Southbank to Chinatown bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Bourke St/Queen St station.

Where does the Southbank to Chinatown train arrive?

Southbank to Chinatown train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Bourke Street Mall/Swanston St #10 station.

Where can I stay near Chinatown?

There are 5301+ hotels available in Chinatown.

Southbank to Chinatown - 4 ways to travel via line 1 tram, and line 605 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Southbank to Chinatown by tram, bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 1 tram
best
1. Take the tram from Arts Precinct/St Kilda Rd #14 to Bourke Street Mall/Swanston St #10tram 1 / ...
6 min
$6
Line 605 bus
1. Take the bus from City Rd/Southbank Bvd to Bourke St/Queen Stbus 605
13 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Southbank to Chinatowntaxi 2.3 km
3 min
$11–13
Walk
1. Take the walk from Southbank to Chinatownwalk 1.5 km
17 min

Southbank to Chinatown by tram and foot

4672Weekly Services

6 minAverage Duration

$6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 980 m
Duration: 6 min

What companies run services between Southbank, VIC, Australia and Chinatown, VIC, Australia?

Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from Arts Precinct/St Kilda Rd #14 to Bourke Street Mall/Swanston St #10 every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from City Rd/Southbank Bvd to Bourke St/Queen St hourly. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 7 min.

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