Taxi Service Southbank
Looking for a reliable taxi service in Southbank? Book Melbourne Taxi provides fast, comfortable, and affordable transport throughout Southbank and surrounding Inner City areas. Whether you need a point to point ride across town, an airport transfer, or a corporate taxi, our professional drivers are ready around the clock.
Our drivers hold Commercial Passenger Vehicle (CPV) accreditation from Transport for Victoria, the government licence required for all for-hire vehicles in Victoria. Every vehicle is GPS-tracked, insured, and cleaned before each booking. You see a fare estimate before you book and there are no hidden fees or surge pricing.
Rated 4.9 stars from 67+ verified Google reviews. Serving Southbank and Inner City since 2015.
Getting Around Southbank
Southbank sits directly across the Yarra from the CBD, home to Crown Casino, Arts Centre Melbourne and the South Wharf dining and convention precinct. Event nights at Crown and performances at the Arts Centre push demand for late night pickups well into the early hours of the morning. The fare to Tullamarine Airport from Southbank starts from $68.
Southbank to Melbourne Airport: Route and Pickups
Southbank is mostly in the City of Melbourne, with a small part in Port Phillip, and it is about 26 km by road from Melbourne Airport. The usual route joins CityLink a short way from the suburb and follows it onto the Tullamarine Freeway. Outside peak hours the trip takes around 21 minutes, and CityLink tolls are added to the fare.
Southgate on the river and Melbourne Square shopping centre on Kavanagh Street are easy pickup points, and Flinders Street station is just across the river. We also cover nearby Melbourne CBD, Docklands, Port Melbourne and Richmond, plus trips to Crown Melbourne.
Airport Transfers from Southbank
Southbank is approximately 26 km by road from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine). Our airport transfer service from Southbank includes flight tracking and luggage assistance, so you're never left waiting. Meet and greet at arrivals is available for $25.
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We also service Avalon Airport and Essendon Fields. Pre-book your transfer at least 2 hours in advance for guaranteed on-time pickup from your Southbank address.
- Flight tracking and real-time updates
- Meet and greet at arrivals ($25)
- Luggage assistance included
- All Melbourne airports covered
- No surge pricing at any hour
Taxi Fares from Southbank
Fares below are for a standard sedan on the weekday day rate unless shown, with tolls extra. There is no surge pricing at any hour.
| Destination | Fare | Drive Time |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) | From $68 | 25–40 min |
| Melbourne Airport, Maxi Cab (up to 11 passengers) | From $85 | 25–40 min |
| Melbourne CBD | From $39.90 | 10–15 min |
| Short trips within Southbank | From $39.90 | 5–15 min |
Fares are calculated from a $9.90 flag fall plus $2.20 per km ($2.30 Friday to Sunday, $2.34 from 10pm to 4am), with a $39.90 minimum; tolls are extra. This gives an estimated fare; when we call to confirm your booking we can agree a fixed fare before you travel. Use our fare estimator for an estimate to any address.
Maxi Cabs in Southbank
Travelling with a group? Our maxi cabs seat up to 11 passengers with room for luggage. Good for family airport trips, group events and anything where a regular sedan does not fit everyone in Southbank. All maxi cabs are air-conditioned, modern, and driven by experienced chauffeurs familiar with Inner City roads.
Why Choose Our Taxi Service in Southbank?
We track your location and arrive exactly when scheduled, with no waiting around.
Our drivers know Southbank and the best routes to save you time.
Clean, air-conditioned vehicles maintained to the highest safety standards.
No surge pricing, no hidden fees. See your fare estimate before you book.
Book any time, day or night. We're always available when you need us.
All drivers are background-checked, licensed, and professionally trained.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book online or call 0422 333 880 any time of day. For airport runs, book at least 2 hours before your pickup.
A standard sedan from Southbank to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) starts from about $68 on the weekday day rate, or $85 in a maxi cab. Tolls are extra, and the per km rate is a little higher Friday to Sunday and from 10pm to 4am.
Yes. Our maxi cabs carry up to 11 passengers plus luggage, and the maxi fare from Southbank to Melbourne Airport starts from about $85, tolls extra.
Yes. We run around the clock every day, including public holidays, so a taxi in Southbank is there at 3 am or on Christmas Day.
Yes. We are a registered NDIS transport provider, and we also cover TAC and WorkSafe transport.
Yes. We accept Visa, Mastercard and cash with no card surcharge, and corporate accounts can be billed directly.
No. There is no demand pricing at busy times. Fares are calculated from a $9.90 flag fall plus $2.20 per km ($2.30 Friday to Sunday, $2.34 from 10pm to 4am), with a $39.90 minimum; tolls are extra. This gives an estimated fare; when we call to confirm your booking we can agree a fixed fare before you travel.
A standard sedan from Southbank to Melbourne CBD is estimated at $39.90 on the weekday day rate, tolls extra. Use our fare estimator for an estimate to your exact address.
Yes. Book both legs at once and we track your inbound flight. The fare from Melbourne Airport back to Southbank starts from about $73, which includes the $5.26 airport pickup fee.
About 26 km, which usually takes around 21 minutes outside peak hours via CityLink and the Tullamarine Freeway.
Yes. Tell us the building name and street when you book, and whether there is a drop off bay out front, so the driver can stop safely.
Last reviewed: July 2026
What Our Passengers Say
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i used them for a very early trip and they were there early. very comfortable ride and very easy process. will be using them many more times
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100% reliable and reasonably priced service. Lovely cars every time. Always happy to use this service.
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We Also Serve Nearby Areas
Our taxi service covers Southbank and all surrounding suburbs.
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