Overview

Like the roar of a packed stadium or the hiss of an overworked coffee machine, the familiar ding of the tram encapsulates the very essence of Melbourne. This convenient mode of public transport is the lifeblood of our vibrant city, with more than 5,000 individual trips taking place daily on the world's largest operational tram network.

No visit to Melbourne would be complete without experiencing a journey on board its most iconic mode of transport. Hop on and off the free City Circle Tram to see popular city landmarks or venture out to surrounding suburbs in search of tasty eats and top sights.

Free Tram Zone

Tram on Swanston Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Melbourne offers free tram rides within the city centre as part of the Free Tram Zone.

Top tram routes

Plan your perfect Melbourne day out on board these popular tram routes. Hop off at iconic spots to enjoy the city’s best tastes and sights, from Queen Vic Market to Lygon Street.
Queen Victoria Market, North Melbourne, Victoria

Best of tram route 57

Whether you’re looking to shop up a storm or wine and dine at iconic Melbourne eateries, it’s all just a few stops away on tram route 57.
Bourke Street Mall, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Best of the 96 tram

Let the 96 tram be your guide to the best that Melbourne's inner neighbourhoods have to offer, from creative Carlton to beachy, bohemian St Kilda.
Lygon Street, Carlton, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Best of tram route 6

Grab your myki and hop onto tram route 6, to explore Melbourne's best food, bars, art and markets, from Armadale in the east, to Carlton in the north.
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Yarra Trams Route 57

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Tram on Swanston Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Getting around

Practical information
Get around Melbourne by train, tram, bus, bicycle or taxi, or head across Port Phillip Bay in a ferry.
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Car(e)free

Road trips & itineraries
No wheels? No worries! Hop a train or a bus for a day trip or mini-break to beachside towns, national parks, riverside retreats and regional cities.
Puffing Billy Steam Railway, Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges, Victoria, Australia. Photo: Robert Blackburn

Heritage trains and trams

History & heritage
Take a ride back in time on Victoria's heritage trains and trams. Ride heritage steam, electric and diesel locomotives from village to village across Victoria.
Tram on Bourke Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Free Melbourne

See & do
Find Melbourne's best free attractions and entertainment. Visit galleries, gardens, markets and more, and get around on free trams and buses.