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BNE → Brisbane

Brisbane Airport to Brisbane

The quickest way from Brisbane Airport to Central Station is usually the Airtrain (20–25 min). It is also the cheapest option at A$23.30. Landing late, use Taxi.

  1. BNEArrivalsAirtrain stations at the international and domestic terminals
  2. Airtrain · 20–25 min
  3. Brisbane City (Central and Roma Street)Airtrain
  4. Onward to the centre
  5. Central StationBrisbane

Central Station is 13 km (8 mi) from the terminal in a straight line.

Checked against sources:· How we verify

BNECentral Station13 km (8 mi)straight line · actual routes vary
Markers only: Brisbane (BNE) and Central Station. Routes depend on the mode; see each option below.

Best option by situation

Cheapest
Airtrain
Fastest
Airtrain
Arriving late
Taxi
With kids
Taxi
Heavy luggage
Taxi

Every option compared

OptionFrom → toTimePriceHours
Airtrain
Airtrain		Airtrain stations at the international and domestic terminals → Brisbane City (Central and Roma Street)20–25 minA$23.30
as of 8 October 2026		Every 15 minutes at peak, every 30 minutes off-peak
Taxi
Brisbane taxis		Taxi rank outside arrivals → Door to door20–35 minA$67–82
as of 8 October 2026		On demand

Step by step

Airtrain train

Pick-up
Airtrain stations at the international and domestic terminals
Goes to
Brisbane City (Central and Roma Street)
Time
20–25 min
Price
A$23.30 (8 October 2026)
Frequency
Every 15 minutes at peak, every 30 minutes off-peak
Payment
Adult A$23.30 (15% less online); children 14 and under free
  1. Follow the Airtrain signs to the station connected to your terminal.
  2. Ride to Central or Roma Street in the city.

Taxi taxi

Pick-up
Taxi rank outside arrivals
Goes to
Door to door
Time
20–35 min
Price
A$67–82 (8 October 2026)
Frequency
On demand
  1. Take a taxi from the rank; expect about 20 minutes to the city outside peak times.

Brisbane airport guide →

Sources

  • en.wikipedia.org — airport and airlines-and-destinations table, checked 2026-10-01
  • airtrain.com.au — 20 minutes to the city, A$23.30 adult, kids free, frequency
  • bne.com.au — taxi A$67–82 to Brisbane City, about 20 minutes off-peak

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