When you go to Melbourne, you have to become best friends with the tram.
It might seem a bit strange at first to see a train passing through the middle of the road, right?
Since it’s free to ride in the city, if you think, “Huh? That tram is pretty!”, just hop on.
Especially the brown No. 35 City Circle Tram! It’s free, but it circles the city and explains the major attractions.
It’s perfect for gazing out the window and spacing out.
But if you want to go further afield, like to a hip neighborhood with lots of cafes or the beach, you’ll need to take the train.
A Melbourne train station (like Flinders Street Station) looks like a Harry Potter platform, and it’s so exciting.
Trains are faster than trams, so be careful! You have to tap your card both when boarding and getting off!
If you don’t tap it and just leave, you might get a late fare charge or your card might become inoperable, so be careful.
Oh, and sometimes, when I want to go to a really quiet restaurant in a back alley that the tram or train can’t reach, I have to take the bus.
But Melbourne buses are really inconsiderate. They often don’t make announcements, right?
Even I was confused the first time I got on a bus, thinking, “Hey, where am I?”
So, when I’m on the bus, I always have Google Maps on, and when I’m near a stop, I ring the bell.
When you’re traveling, there are times when you have too much luggage or your feet feel like they’re going to burst, right?
In those cases, don’t hesitate and just use the Uber or Didi apps.
In Australia, these ride-hailing apps are much more developed than street taxis.
I personally use Didi a lot.
It’s often a few dollars cheaper than Uber!
You could save that money and have an extra scoop of gelato, right?
Oh, and that red Sky Bus right when you get off the airport! This is something of a Melbourne icon, and the front row seats on the second floor are truly prime.
Looking at the forest of skyscrapers on the way into the city, I feel a surge of pride, exclaiming, “Wow, I’m really on vacation!”
Ultimately, the key to Melbourne’s transportation is to have a Myki card firmly in hand and become familiar with Google Maps.
Myki cards are readily available at convenience stores, and with a generous amount of money, you can use them on trams, trains, and buses, making them incredibly convenient.
So, now you have a complete overview of Melbourne’s transportation options? Melbourne’s streets are now in your hands!
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