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Tourist Navigation Guide for Melbourne

Australia's Cultural Capital · Melbourne's free City Circle tram loops through the CBD, while the Myki network covers trains, trams and buses across the metropolitan area.

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7Transit Lines
22Key Stations
21Accessible Stops
0Metro/Subway Lines

About Getting Around Melbourne

Melbourne's free City Circle tram loops through the CBD, while the Myki network covers trains, trams and buses across the metropolitan area. The city is famously walkable in the centre.

Top tourist tip: The free City Circle Tram (route 35) loops all central attractions — perfect for first-time visitors with no card needed.

Best pass for tourists: Myki card (touch on, touch off)

Transit Lines in Melbourne

Melbourne has 7 public transit lines. CityNav supports all of them for offline and real-time navigation.

CranbournePakenhamFrankstonSandringhamWerribeeRoute 96Route 86

Key Stations in Melbourne

Flinders Street
5 lines · Accessible ♿
Southern Cross
4 lines · Accessible ♿
Melbourne Central
5 lines · Accessible ♿
Parliament
5 lines · Accessible ♿
Flagstaff
5 lines · Accessible ♿
Richmond
4 lines · Accessible ♿
South Yarra
4 lines · Accessible ♿
Caulfield
3 lines · Accessible ♿

+ 14 more stations supported in CityNav

Top Tourist Landmarks in Melbourne

Federation Square
Royal Botanic Gardens
Queen Victoria Market
St Kilda Beach
Use CityNav's AR walking navigation to get step-by-step directions to any of these landmarks from your current location.

Transit Authorities in Melbourne

Metro Trains Melbourne (Metro) Official site →
Yarra Trams (Yarra) Official site →

Train, Bus & Metro Times in Melbourne

Melbourne has 7 transit lines covering trains, buses and metro routes across the city. CityNav shows real-time departure times at every station — and when you're underground or off the grid, offline timetables keep you moving without any internet connection.

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Trains & Trams

7 lines — offline timetables included, no signal needed

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Buses

Bus routes across Melbourne — plan your journey before you board

Check live times in Melbourne →

Where to Visit in Melbourne

From iconic landmarks to hidden local gems, Melbourne has something for every type of traveller. CityNav gives you AR walking directions and step-by-step transit routes to any attraction — no map-reading required.

Federation Square

AR walking directions via CityNav

Royal Botanic Gardens

AR walking directions via CityNav

Queen Victoria Market

AR walking directions via CityNav

St Kilda Beach

AR walking directions via CityNav

💡 Open CityNav's AR camera mode to see walking arrows to any landmark from your exact position — works even without a data signal.

Navigate Melbourne with CityNav

Get real-time turn-by-turn directions, AR walking navigation, offline transit maps and SOS emergency alerts — all designed for tourists exploring Melbourne.

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🛟 Melbourne Safety Centre

Emergency numbers, hospital info, common tourist scams and key local phrases for Melbourne — all on one page that works offline in the CityNav app.

Open Melbourne Safety Centre →

✈️ Download before you fly

Melbourne's transit maps, timetables and Safety Centre work fully offline in CityNav. Download the app before you board and you can navigate from the moment you land — no roaming data, no airport Wi-Fi needed.

Download on the App Store → Get a 7-day Trip Pass — £3.99

Frequently Asked Questions — Getting Around Melbourne

Is the City Circle Tram really free in Melbourne?

Yes — Tram Route 35 (City Circle) is completely free, looping around Melbourne's central CBD every 12 minutes with stops at Federation Square, Docklands, and other central attractions. No Myki card or ticket is needed within the Free Tram Zone.

Do I need a Myki card outside the Free Tram Zone?

Yes — outside the central Free Tram Zone, you must tap on with a Myki card loaded with credit for all trams, trains, and buses across the metropolitan area. Myki cards are available at 7-Eleven stores and train stations.

How do I get from Melbourne Airport to the city by public transport?

There is currently no direct train from Melbourne Airport. SkyBus runs frequent coaches from the airport to Southern Cross Station in about 30–50 minutes depending on traffic. A direct Airport Rail Link is planned but not yet operational.

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