Train Guide

Brisbane International — Airtrain Brisbane

Brisbane (BNE) to Brisbane — Updated 2026

By AirConnect Editorial
AUD $22.50 (~USD $14)
Airtrain single
AUD $40 (~USD $25)
Airtrain return
AUD $30-55
Uber to CBD
20-25 min
To Central Station

Brisbane International (BNE) is 20 km NE of Brisbane CBD. Airtrain is Australia's most convenient airport rail — AUD $22.50 one-way to Central Station in 20 minutes. Trains run every 15-30 minutes from 05:00 to 22:00. From Central: connect to entire TransLink network + Gold Coast + Sunshine Coast trains. Uber/DiDi run AUD $30-55 to CBD; taxis AUD $45-70. BNE has two terminals (International + Domestic, 4-min free train between them). Brisbane is Queensland's gateway + growing sporting/business hub.

Airtrain Brisbane stops

Station / StopTimeNotes
International Terminal0 minAirtrain boarding, free transfer to Domestic
Domestic Terminal~4 minAirtrain stop between International + city
Eagle Junction~10 minNorthern suburb interchange
Bowen Hills~15 minCBD periphery
Central Station20 minBrisbane CBD, all TransLink + bus + Gold Coast trains
Roma Street~22 minAlt central station, hotels

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Airtrain Brisbane vs alternatives

OptionCostTimeBest For
Airtrain singleAUD $22.5020-25 minCheapest fast option. Every 15-30 min 05:00-22:00.
Airtrain returnAUD $40 (30-day validity)20-25 min each wayBest-value option.
Uber / DiDiAUD $30-5520-40 minApp-based. Cheaper than taxi.
Airport taxiAUD $45-7020-40 minMetered. Zone-based flat rate available.
Con-x-ion airport shuttleAUD $30-4030-60 minShared van to hotels.

FAQ

Airtrain vs Uber from Brisbane airport?+

Airtrain wins on cost (AUD $22.50 vs $30-55) + reliability (predictable 20-25 min). Uber wins on off-peak time (20-30 min vs Airtrain 20-25) + door-to-door. For solo/couple travellers to CBD: Airtrain. For families or non-CBD hotels (Fortitude Valley, Kangaroo Point, South Bank): Uber more efficient.

Brisbane airport to Gold Coast?+

Airtrain runs BNE → Central Station, then TransLink Gold Coast Line continues to Robina/Varsity Lakes: AUD $22.50 + $10-15 = about AUD $35-40 total, 1h 45min. Alternative: Con-x-ion direct BNE → Gold Coast shuttle AUD $50-70, 90 min. Or Uber AUD $150-220, 60-90 min.

Brisbane airport train hours?+

Airtrain runs 05:00-22:00 daily. After 22:00: Uber/DiDi/taxi. Late-night arrivals — book Con-x-ion airport shuttle or Uber before landing.

Free transfer between BNE terminals?+

Yes — Airtrain runs between International (T1) and Domestic (T2/T3) terminals every 15-30 minutes. Free with any Airtrain ticket. 4-minute ride. Also free 24/7 shuttle bus between terminals runs every 15 min for those not using Airtrain.

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