Perth’s transport options make it easy to explore the city and its surrounds by land, sea, river and air. 

Let the locals introduce you to Perth’s enviable lifestyle with a day tour or an extended package — from four-wheel drive adventures to luxury coach experiences.

Transperth’s network of buses, ferries and trains will get you to and around Perth. In the city centre and nearby areas, the free CAT (Central Area Transit) buses — including the Blue, Red, Green, Yellow and Purple lines — provide regular and convenient access to key destinations such as Kings Park, Elizabeth Quay and Matagarup Bridge.

Perth’s growing rail network connects the city to surrounding regions. Travel north to Joondalup and Yanchep, east to Midland and Ellenbrook, and south to Fremantle (Walyalup), Armadale, Thornlie, Cockburn, and Mandurah (Mandjoogoordap). You can also take the Airport Line directly to and from Perth Airport.

For more flexibility, Perth’s well-connected road network makes driving a breeze, and all major car hire companies operate in the city and at the airport.

Consider picking up a SmartRider card for discounted fares on all Transperth services, or take advantage of Perth’s Free Transit Zone (FTZ), which offers free bus and train travel within the CBD.

Getting to Perth by air


Perth is well-serviced by approximately 28 international airlines, with direct flights from the UK, Middle East, South Africa, New Zealand and Asia.

Domestic flight Flights from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Adelaide and Darwin operate regularly, with the flight time from Sydney to Perth averaging four hours.

Upon arrival in Perth, a variety of private airport shuttle bus companies will take you from the domestic and international airports to several pick-up and drop-off points near accommodation and public transport terminals throughout Perth city. Transperth operates bus and train services connecting the airport to the city and surrounding areas. A free terminal transfer bus runs continuously between terminals.

Domestic flight routes, Perth Airport
International flight paths, Perth Airport


Road-tripping to Perth


Three of Australia’s ultimate 4WD adventures and long-distance road trips connect Perth to the rest of Australia. Cross the vast Nullarbor Plain on the Eyre Highway, or cut through the Red Centre on the Outback Way to WA’s Golden Outback, then take the Great Eastern Highway to Perth.

You can even traverse the tropical north on the Savannah Way to Broome (Rubibi), and hug the coast heading south to WA’s capital. Take one of the world's greatest train journeys, starting from Sydney, Melbourne or Adelaide, across the vast Nullarbor Plain to Perth. Hop aboard the legendary Indian Pacific for a three-day rail adventure on the longest straight railroad on Earth.

Budget travellers can opt to take the ultimate road trip by bus, coach or tour, travelling from Adelaide, across the Nullarbor Plain to Perth. During the summer months, November to February, the historic port city of Fremantle / Walyalup features on world cruise itineraries. That brings you just a 30-minute shuttle bus or train ride away from Perth.