🍷 Getting Around Adelaide

Explore South Australia's elegant capital by tram, train, bus, and bike. Compact, affordable, and with a free CBD tram zone, Adelaide is effortlessly easy to navigate.

Main Transport Options

Adelaide Tram (Glenelg Line)

A single tram line connecting the CBD to the beach suburb of Glenelg

Free in CBD · A$4.20 regular fare

•Runs from Entertainment Centre to Glenelg Beach
•Free travel within the Adelaide CBD Free Zone
•Every 5–10 minutes during peak hours
•30-minute ride from city to beach

Pro Tip: The tram is free between South Terrace and Entertainment Centre!

Adelaide Metro Trains

Six rail lines connecting the CBD to suburbs including the wine country

A$4.20 regular · A$2.28 off-peak

•6 lines from Adelaide Railway Station
•Seaford line to the southern beaches
•Gawler line through the Barossa gateway
•Runs from ~5:00 AM to midnight

Pro Tip: Take the Belair line for a scenic ride through the Adelaide Hills!

Buses

Adelaide's main public transport mode — connecting the CBD to every suburb

A$4.20 regular · Free City Connector

•Over 200 bus routes across Greater Adelaide
•Free City Connector (98/99) loops around the CBD
•O-Bahn Busway: world's fastest guided bus system
•After-midnight services on weekends

Pro Tip: The O-Bahn Busway reaches 100 km/h — the world's fastest bus system!

Cycling

Adelaide is Australia's most bike-friendly city — flat terrain and wide roads

Free (BYO bike) · Rentals from A$15/day

•Dedicated bike lanes across the CBD grid
•Linear Park Trail: 30 km along the River Torrens
•Bike SA provides maps and route guides
•Flat terrain makes cycling effortless

Pro Tip: The Linear Park Trail along the River Torrens is flat, car-free, and beautiful!

Passes & Tickets

metroCARD

Adelaide's reusable smartcard for all trains, trams, and buses

Best for: Everyone — saves up to 30% vs single tickets

✓Regular trip: A$4.20
✓Off-peak trip: A$2.28
✓Daily cap applies automatically

Tap & Pay

Tap your bank card or phone — same metroCARD fares and caps apply

Best for: Visitors who don't want a metroCARD

✓Same fares as metroCARD
✓Daily cap applies
✓No registration required

Visitor Pass (28-Day)

Unlimited travel for up to 28 days

Best for: Longer visits exploring all of Adelaide

✓28-day unlimited: A$109
✓All modes included
✓Available at Adelaide Railway Station

Navigation Apps & Tools

Adelaide Metro App

Official app — trip planner, real-time arrivals, and metroCARD balance

Google Maps

Reliable multi-modal routing with Adelaide Metro integration

Moovit

Real-time transit tracker with community-sourced delay updates

Buy & Go App

Buy Adelaide Metro tickets directly on your phone

Most Instagrammable Transport Spots

Glenelg Tram at Sunset

The tram arriving at Moseley Square with the sunset over Glenelg Beach

Adelaide Railway Station

Heritage sandstone façade on North Terrace — one of Australia's most beautiful stations

O-Bahn Busway

Buses racing through a dedicated concrete channel at 100 km/h

Linear Park Cycling

Pedal along the River Torrens with the Adelaide Oval and cathedral in the background

Free City Connector Bus

Hop the free loop bus past the Central Market, Rundle Mall, and North Terrace

Insider Tips

1The CBD tram is free between South Terrace and the Entertainment Centre
2The free City Connector bus loops the entire CBD every 15 minutes
3Off-peak fares apply before 7:30 AM, after 9:00 AM on weekdays, and all day on weekends — save 45%
4Adelaide's grid layout makes navigation easy — North/South/East/West Terraces box in the CBD
5The Central Market is a 5-minute walk from the tram — visit on Saturday morning
6Adelaide is compact — you can walk across the entire CBD in 20 minutes