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The Daily Insight

Where does the city circle tram go in Melbourne?

Author

Abigail Rogers

Updated on February 25, 2026

It takes in all of La Trobe Street, Harbour Esplanade and Flinders Street. It follows Spring Street between Flinders and Bourke Streets, but travels along Nicholson Street and Victoria Street before turning into La Trobe Street.

Where does the free tram go in Melbourne?

The city’s Free Tram Zone extends from Queen Victoria Market to Docklands, Spring Street, Flinders Street Station and Federation Square. Travel on the City Circle Tram is also free. Hop on and off the historic trams as often as you like.

Are Melbourne CBD trams free?

Travel on trams in Melbourne’s city centre is free. View a map of the Free Tram Zone on the PTV website. Tram stops in the Free Tram Zone are clearly marked. If you start or finish a journey outside the Free Tram Zone, a valid myki card is still required.

Do trams in Melbourne run all night?

3. Trams and Trains. Train and tram services run between 5am and midnight, Monday to Thursday. Melbourne has 24 hour public transport on weekends.

How does the free tram work in Melbourne?

All stops within the free zone are clearly marked and tram drivers will make regular announcements when approaching the zone boundaries. If your tram journey is exclusively within the zone, travel is free, meaning you do not need to touch on with a myki. Do not touch on or you will be charged a Zone 1 two hour fare.

What is the Melbourne City Circle tram service?

The City Circle Tram service provides a free and convenient way to get around central Melbourne. Tourists, shoppers, office workers and families can use the City Circle Tram for travel to major attractions, shops and city events. Tourists can spend all day on a City Circle Tram.

Are trams free in Melbourne’s free tram zone?

All trams are free (not only City Circle Tram) in Melbourne’s Free Tram Zone which operates in Melbourne’s CBD bordered by Spring Street, Flinders Street and La Trobe Street. Additionally, tram routes along Victoria Street, William Street and Elizabeth Street that surround Victoria Market are also included as well as the Docklands area.

Where can I find an interactive Melbourne bus route map?

For interactive maps of metropolitan Melbourne bus routes, search for a stop, address or route number on the Home page. View or download the regional train and coach network map for Northern Victoria (PDF) 119 KB

How long can I spend on a City Circle Tram?

Tourists can spend all day on a City Circle Tram. Information leaflets, including an ‘easy to understand’ map of the city are available on board each tram. To catch the City Circle Tram service (route number 35), simply board the tram at any of the specially marked stops on the route.