Melbourne Itinerary Without a Car: Using Trams Trains and Feet

Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

If you’ve landed in Melbourne without a car and you’re worried that means missing things, stop worrying - Melbourne has the largest tram network in the world and it routes you within 400 metres of almost every major attraction in the inner city. This is a four-day plan that uses no car, no Uber, and barely any taxi. Trams, trains, and walking, the way Melbourne was designed.

How the System Works

Three networks. Trams (yellow-and-green), trains (Metro suburban + V/Line regional), and buses. Most tourists need only the first two. Pay with a Myki card - get a Visitor Myki for $14 (includes $9 credit) at the airport or main stations. Daily caps mean you’ll never spend more than $11/day in zone 1 (CBD and most inner suburbs). The CBD Free Tram Zone covers the entire central grid plus Docklands and Queen Vic Market - no Myki needed inside it. PTV’s trip planner is the only app you need.

No Car on MELBZ

Melbourne Itinerary Without a Car: Using Trams Trains and Feet

How the System Works