Australia Transportation In Australia

Get transportation information and tips for traveling in Australia.

By Plane

Because Australia is such a large country, most travelers will end up taking a domestic flight during their trip. Australian “uni” holidays are the worst times to do so; tickets will be ...more

By Bus

Buses cover more of Australia’s rural landscape than trains, but journeys off the beaten track may require a few days’ wait. It may be more cost effective to buy a kilometer or multi-day ...more

By Train

Australia does not have a comprehensive rail system, and with current airfare competition, a train ticket is not necessarily cheaper than flying. Nonetheless, trains can provide comfortable, scenic ...more

By Car

Australia’s public highways are generally well-maintained, and most cities and towns are clustered around these routes. However, the majority of highways run along the coasts; only a few split ...more

By Bicycle

Australia is an easy country to see via bicycle. Much of the country is flat, and most local authorities maintain bike paths for cyclists’ convenience. In theory, bicycles can go on buses and trains ...more

By Thumb

Let’s Go strongly urges you to consider the risks before you choose to hitchhike. Hitching means entrusting your life to a stranger and risking assault, sexual harassment, theft, and unsafe driving ...more