Brisbane International — Airtrain Brisbane
Brisbane (BNE) to Brisbane — Updated 2026
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 / Stop | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| International Terminal | 0 min | Airtrain boarding, free transfer to Domestic |
| Domestic Terminal | ~4 min | Airtrain stop between International + city |
| Eagle Junction | ~10 min | Northern suburb interchange |
| Bowen Hills | ~15 min | CBD periphery |
| Central Station | 20 min | Brisbane CBD, all TransLink + bus + Gold Coast trains |
| Roma Street | ~22 min | Alt central station, hotels |
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Airtrain Brisbane vs alternatives
| Option | Cost | Time | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airtrain single | AUD $22.50 | 20-25 min | Cheapest fast option. Every 15-30 min 05:00-22:00. |
| Airtrain return | AUD $40 (30-day validity) | 20-25 min each way | Best-value option. |
| Uber / DiDi | AUD $30-55 | 20-40 min | App-based. Cheaper than taxi. |
| Airport taxi | AUD $45-70 | 20-40 min | Metered. Zone-based flat rate available. |
| Con-x-ion airport shuttle | AUD $30-40 | 30-60 min | Shared 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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