Townsville City is on the northeastern coast of Queensland in Australia and attracts thousands of tourists every year thanks to its historical sites, beautiful and vast natural parks and variety of adventure sports. You can fly directly to Townsville Airport, which is only 7 km outside the city centre, from almost anywhere in Australia or some international airports.
The best transportation option to get from Townsville Airport to the city is with an airport taxi; it ensures 24/7 service and you’ll enjoy a smooth ride directly to your accommodation. For the ultimate stress-free arrival, you can pre-book your Townsville Airport taxi and avoid spending time in line at the taxi rank. The drive from Townsville Airport to the city takes only 10 minutes in average traffic and you can expect to pay around €12 (AUD 20) for a standard taxi.
If you prefer to use public transport, the bus is a good value-for-money option. Even though there is no Townsville Airport shuttle bus to the city, you can take local bus route 205 from a bus stop about 10 minutes from the airport. From there, the bus takes around 20 minutes to the city centre and a single ticket costs €1.45, which is great if you’re travelling on a tight budget.
Welcome Pickups offers meet and greet services and a friendly introduction to Townsville at the same price as a regular taxi. Click here to see the cost.
