In short
- 🚍 Network: Metro Tasmania — bus.
- 💳 Pay with: greencard.
- 🚕 Also: rideshare (Uber/DiDi) and taxis everywhere; hire a car for day trips.
- ✈️ From the airport: see Getting Here.
The network: Metro Tasmania
Tasmania's public transport is run by Metro Tasmania, covering bus. Plan any trip door-to-door with the official journey planner or Google Maps.
Tickets & how to pay: greencard
Metro buses use the greencard smartcard for the cheapest fares; cash is accepted on board at a higher rate.
See current greencard fares & details →
What it costs
Flat section-based fares across Hobart, Launceston and Burnie, with greencard discounts and daily caps.
Getting in from the airport
Flying in? Taxis, rideshare and airport shuttles connect to the centre, and some cities add a direct train or express bus. The exact options, travel times and rough costs for Tasmania are in our Getting Here guide.
Airport transfers in Tasmania
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Taxis, rideshare & on-demand
Rideshare is well established in Tasmania — Uber is everywhere, often alongside DiDi, Ola or Bolt (which can be cheaper). Traditional taxis can be hailed, picked up at ranks or booked by app. For late nights or trips beyond the timetable, on-demand is usually the easiest option.
On foot & by bike
Tasmania's inner neighbourhoods are best explored on foot, and many areas have bike paths plus share-bike or e-scooter schemes. It's often the nicest (and cheapest) way to get between spots that are close together.
Prefer to drive? Hire a car in Tasmania
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Handy apps
- Metro Tas app
- Google Maps
Local tips
- Tasmania's towns are compact but spread out — a hire car is the practical way to reach wineries, Freycinet and the wilderness.
- Top up your greencard online or at agents before boarding to skip the cash surcharge.
Getting around Tasmania — FAQs
What public transport runs in Tasmania?+
Tasmania is served by Metro Tasmania, covering bus. You can plan any door-to-door trip with the official journey planner or Google Maps.
How do I pay for public transport in Tasmania?+
Metro buses use the greencard smartcard for the cheapest fares; cash is accepted on board at a higher rate.
Can I use a contactless card on Tasmania transport?+
Tasmania mainly uses the greencard system; check whether contactless bank cards are accepted before you travel, or pick up the local card on arrival.
How much does it cost to get around Tasmania?+
Flat section-based fares across Hobart, Launceston and Burnie, with greencard discounts and daily caps.
Do I need a car in Tasmania?+
For the inner city and main attractions, public transport plus the odd rideshare usually covers it — you won't need a car. A hire car earns its keep for day trips, the coast and spread-out areas beyond the network.
How do I get from the airport into Tasmania?+
Airport transfers, taxis, rideshare and (in some cities) a direct train or shuttle connect the airport to the centre — see our Getting Here guide for the specifics for Tasmania.
Is there Uber / rideshare in Tasmania?+
Yes — rideshare (Uber, and often DiDi, Ola or Bolt) operates across Tasmania alongside traditional taxis, which you can hail, rank or book by app.
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