There are 5 ways to get from Perth Airport (PER) to Perth by train, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Airport Central Stn Platform 1 to Claisebrook Stn Platform 3train Airport Line
17 min$2–4Bus
- Take the bus from Perth Airport International Terminal T1 T2 to Perth Elizabeth Quay Busportbus
45 min$8–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Perth Airport (PER) to Perthtaxi 16 km
16 min$45–60Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Perth (PER) to Perth16 km
16 minDrive 16 km
- Drive from Perth Airport (PER) to Perthcar 16 km
16 min$3–5
Perth Airport (PER) to Perth by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Perth Airport (PER) to Perth is to train which costs $2 - $4 and takes 17 min.
The fastest way to get from Perth Airport (PER) to Perth is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $45 - $60.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Perth Airport International Terminal T1 T2 and arriving at Perth Elizabeth Quay Busport. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Airport Central Stn Platform 1 and arriving at Claisebrook Stn Platform 3. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.
The distance between Perth Airport (PER) and Perth is 12 km. The road distance is 16 km.
The best way to get from Perth Airport (PER) to Perth without a car is to train which takes 17 min and costs $2 - $4.
The train from Airport Central Stn Platform 1 to Claisebrook Stn Platform 3 takes 17 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Perth Airport (PER) to Perth bus services, operated by South West Coach Lines, depart from Perth Airport International Terminal T1 T2 station.
Perth Airport (PER) to Perth train services, operated by Transperth, depart from Airport Central Stn Platform 1 station.
The best way to get from Perth Airport (PER) to Perth is to train which takes 17 min and costs $2 - $4. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8 - $12 and takes 45 min.
What companies run services between Perth Airport (PER), Australia and Perth, WA, Australia?
Transperth operates a train from Airport Central Stn Platform 1 to Claisebrook Stn Platform 3 every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 17 min. Alternatively, South West Coach Lines operates a bus from Perth Airport International Terminal T1 T2 to Perth Elizabeth Quay Busport 3 times a day. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 45 min.
- Phone
- 13 62 13
- Website
- Transperth
Train from Airport Central Stn Platform 1 to Claisebrook Stn Platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Transperth
- Schedules at
- Transperth
- Phone
- +61 (0)8 9753 7700
- bookings@swcl.com.au
- Website
- South West Coach Lines
Bus from Perth Airport International Terminal T1 T2 to Perth Elizabeth Quay Busport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- South West Coach Lines
- Schedules at
- South West Coach Lines
- Book at
- South West Coach Lines
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Perth (PER) to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Perth Airport (PER) to Perth bus services, operated by South West Coach Lines, arrive at Perth Elizabeth Quay Busport station.
Perth Airport (PER) to Perth train services, operated by Transperth, arrive at Claisebrook Stn Platform 3 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Perth Airport (PER) to Perth is 16 km. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Perth Airport (PER) to Perth.
There are 1689+ hotels available in Perth.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Perth Airport (PER) and Perth. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.