Adelaide is an easy city to access, thanks to its well-connected international airport offering daily direct routes from key global hubs and frequent domestic services from every major Australian city. Travel into the city is seamless, with the airport located just 15 minutes from the CBD.
Adelaide is also the closest major capital to Melbourne, making it an ideal twin-city trip – linked by one of the world’s most iconic coastal journeys, the Great Ocean Road, which offers the perfect overnight, bucket-list stop along the way.
National rail services also connect Adelaide to other major Australian cities like Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Darwin, and Brisbane. Direct routes are available, with train journeys such as Indian Pacific and The Ghan offering sleeper cabins as part of a luxury, all-inclusive travel experience.
Once you have arrived, Adelaide’s manifold public transport options make navigating the city and its surroundings simple.
The J1 and J2 bus services run directly between the airport and Adelaide’s CBD, whilst the J7 and J8 connect the airport to Adelaide’s southwest and northwest suburbs.
Rideshares such as Uber, DiDi, and Ola are also readily available outside the airport terminal, whilst shuttle services like Airport City Shuttle and Adelaide Air Connect provide connections to major city hotels.
Alongside its extensive bus network, Adelaide Metro also operates trains and trams. Within the CBD, travellers can take advantage of free public transport, including a no-fare tram service through designated city zones and the free City Connector bus, which loops through the inner city and links seamlessly to North Adelaide.
