The integrated public transport network offered in Sydney makes getting around the beautiful harbor city easy and affordable. A network of trains, buses, light rail, ferries and taxis are all available for visitors to tour the city. From the airport the easiest way to get into town is by catching a cab or jumping on the train. Train stations are located underneath both terminals and stop at all stations on the city circle line.

The Opal Card is a free smartcard ticket to load funds for use on trains, buses, ferries and light rail in the city. The Opal card can be used for transport extending to the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, and the Southern Highlands regions that surround Sydney.

It is surprisingly easy to get around on foot in the city as most attractions are within the CBD (central business district) district, close to the CBD or at locations around the harbor making it one of the most walkable cities.

The airport is located just 13 minutes via train from the city center of Sydney with stations located at both the international and domestic terminals. The main station in the city is Central Station connecting all of Sydney and most of the NSW including suburban lines, the airport line and intercity lines. The train network extends to regions such as the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, Hunter Valley, Southern Highlands and the South Coast. The railway runs underground and covers over 506 miles of track with 178 stations and over 7 lines with 21 hours a day operation with trains running every 3 minutes in the underground and 5-10 minutes at most major stations. On the weekends trains run less frequently with wait times around 30 minutes at outer stations but less than 10 minutes in the underground core.

The Sydney light rail network is a tram system servicing the city offering high capacity, high frequency, efficient and reliable mode of public transportation. The network consists of an 8 mile line with 23 stations with services that run between Central Station, Dulwich Hill and stops at the CBD and Inner West destinations. Other major stops include Paddy`s Market, Darling Harbor, The Star and Fish Markets.

The Sydney bus network covers most of the greater regions of the city, and is a friendly and convenient way to get around. Major bus thoroughfares can be found in the city center on York Street, Pitt Street, Elizabeth Street, Castlereagh Street, Central Station and the Circular Quay.

Sydney`s Kingsford Smith International Airport is located in the suburb of Mascot, 5 miles south of Sydney`s city center. It is the primary airport serving Sydney and has daily flights linking Sydney to key destinations on every continent.

If you have not booked a private transfer through us there are a number of forms of transportation from the Sydney International Airport to your hotel. Reaching the city center or other suburbs is easy whether it be by suburban rail, bus, taxi or car.

The suburban trains system is operated by Sydney Trains. They depart from the airport frequently at the domestic and international rail stations connected to the airline terminals via elevator and subways. The airport is served by trains every 10 minutes during off peak and every 7 minutes during peak hours. To get to the city center the train journey takes around 15 minutes. Prices for trains run from around AU$15 – $18 for adults and about AU$13 – $14 for children. These prices include an airport station access fee of about AU$12.

There is a sheltered taxi rank at each terminal with supervisors on duty during peak hours to ensure a smooth flow of taxis for travelers. A curbside supervisor can organize taxis with baby car seats, wheelchair access and five seated vehicles or maxi taxis for larger groups. Please remember passengers are expected to pay for any bridge or road tolls and approximately a AU$4.25 airport toll which is charged to all passengers taking a taxi from the airport. Approximate fares you can expect to pay to and from Sydney Airport. Sydney City AU$45 – $55 (one way), North Sydney AU$55 – $65 (one way), Manly AU$90 – $100 (one way), Parramatta $AU100 – $120 (one way), Liverpool AU$95 – $100 (each way), Cronulla AU$75 – $86 (one way).

There are many bus services that run to and from the airport, bus stops are located on the arrivals level outside the terminals. The cost of the bus is around AU$3.50 during peak hours and about AU$2.50 in the off peak hours with an `Opal card`(see below).

Shuttles run from the airport to hotels, you can find the new ground transport travel desk located at the terminals. The shuttle bus will drive passengers to the city and deliver them to the door of their hotel for around AU$18. For a cheaper option book online and pay in advance this will cost approximately AU$12.

There is a reliable shared transfer service providing transportation from the airport to hotels that are located in Sydney CBD, Kings Cross and Darling Harbor where a professional driver awaits your arrival at the airport in a comfortable, climate controlled coach. This service is an affordable transfer to the door of your hotel, but travel time can be longer based upon the number of passengers and destination drop offs.

UberX and Uber black can be requested at pick – up zones located at the International and Domestic terminals and fares are around 20% cheaper than taxis.

Most city destinations are within a short walk of the stations. The main hub of the Sydney Trains system is Central Station which most lines pass through; the train from the airport passes through here and onward through the city circle, a ring line serving the Sydney CBD. After completing the city circle the trains pass through central station for a second time and return to the suburbs.

The city is a remarkably easy city to move around in with a wide range of accessible services allowing visitors to make their way around the city. The public transport system consists of commuter rail, bus, ferry and light rail (tram).

The vast suburban rail network in Sydney is operated by Sydney Trains and has 176 stations. Trains service each station in the city usually every 10 minutes, peak times (7am – 9:30am and 4:30pm – 7pm) have more frequent and crowded trains, expect congestion at these times around Central Station and Town Hall. Make sure to check the departure screens at the stations for arrival times, destinations and the platform it will depart from. Use caution if traveling after 8pm particularly if the carriage is mostly empty and if traveling to the greater western Sydney area. It is also recommended to travel in the middle carriage with the train guard (marked with a blue light).

The city has an extensive bus network which includes some free shuttle loop buses in the CBD and Parramatta. The buses travel through the city and surrounding areas and cover much of the great Sydney region making it a convenient way to get around the city. Most bus stops have timetables posted as well as route maps. Be sure to purchase a ticket before you get on board, ticket outlets can be found all over the city and near the bus stops. Major bus stops are located in the city center on Pitt, Castlereagh and Elizabeth Streets, and close to Circular Quay and Central Station.

There is a single light rail system which is a high frequency tram system in Sydney convenient for travelling to Darling Harbor,Chinatown, the Star City casino, Dulwich Hill and the Sydney Fish Markets. The tram runs every 5 minutes and a one way fare costs around AU$3.50 for adults and about AU$2.00 for children. The main station is at Central Station which connects to all of Sydney and most of NSW including the suburban lines, intercity and the airport.

One of the best ways to get a taste of the city that revolves around its harbor is to jump aboard a ferry! The central hub is at Circular Quay at the north end of the CBD. The ferries can take you up the Parramatta River via Balmain and Olympic Park, around Darling Harbor, across to the Zoo and Watsons Bay. The cost is approximately AU$6 or adults and about AU$3 for children. The best ferry excursions for visitors is the one traveling from Circular Quay to Manly, where passengers can take in stunning views of Harbor Bridge and the Sydney Opera House (pricing for this trip can be more than prices listed previously).

The city offers water Taxis that operate 24 hours a day providing quick, convenient access to waterfront restaurants and harbor attractions. A jaunt around the harbor normally costs around AU$15 per person. The main operators are Yellow Water Taxis (tel. 1800/326 822) and Water Taxis Combined (tel. 02/9555 8888).