Getting There and Away

Written by Callum Taylor, Camille Laurent, Marika Maslanka
21/08/2025
A picturesque view of a historic church and townscape in Hobart, Tasmania with a moody backdrop.
MB, Pexels

Hobart is primarily serviced by Hobart Airport (HBA), located approximately 15-20 minutes from the city centre. Within the city, major public bus services typically depart from Elizabeth Street or Franklin Square, and the Hobart City Interchange also serves as a central bus hub. For ferry services, Brooke Street Pier acts as a key departure point. There is currently no public train network in Hobart.

By Air:

Hobart Airport (HBA) connects to various Australian cities, including Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Gold Coast, and Canberra, via airlines such as Qantas, Virgin Australia, Jetstar, and Link Airways. Direct international flights are available from Auckland, New Zealand.

  • Travel time from Melbourne is around 1 hour.
  • Indicative one-way flight costs from Australian cities range from approximately AUD $65 (Melbourne) to AUD $363 (Perth).

By Sea (Spirit of Tasmania):

The Spirit of Tasmania ferry operates between Geelong, Victoria, and Devonport, Tasmania. The journey typically takes 9 to 11 hours. Hobart is then a further 3.5-hour drive from Devonport.

  • Passenger-only return tickets can range from approximately AUD $280 in winter to AUD $540 in summer.
  • Vehicle fares can start from around AUD $125.
  • Cabins are available, with prices starting from approximately AUD $199.

By Bus (Intercity):

Intercity bus services, operated by Kinetic (formerly Redline), connect Hobart with other Tasmanian cities like Launceston. Booking in advance is recommended for certain routes or if special access is required.

Hobart Airport Transfers:

  • SkyBus Hobart Express:: Provides airport transfers to central Hobart, with services meeting major flights. The trip generally takes 15-30 minutes. An adult one-way ticket costs approximately AUD $22.
  • Taxis:: Available at the airport rank, with a trip to the city centre taking about 20 minutes and costing from around AUD $40 (includes a $2.50 airport access fee).
  • Rideshare (Uber):: Services are available from the airport to the city centre, with costs starting from approximately AUD $31 (includes a $3.85 rideshare access fee).

Car Rental:

Car rental services are available at Hobart Airport, offering a flexible way to explore Tasmania.

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