# Leaving Brisbane Airport (BNE): Airtrain, Uber, and the surcharge trap

> Airtrain is fast and painless — but there's a big surcharge on rideshare. Here's exactly what each option costs in 2026.

- Published: 2026-07-22
- Updated: 2026-07-22
- Author: Airport Exit
- Canonical URL: https://www.airportexit.com/blog/leaving-brisbane-airport-bne-airtrain-uber

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Brisbane Airport (BNE) is well-connected but the pricing is opaque. Two things to know before you land.

## Airtrain

A$22.50 to Central Station in 22 minutes, every 15–30 minutes from 5:04 AM to 10:04 PM. Runs from both Domestic and International terminals on the same platform. Kids under 14 travel free with an adult — this makes it the runaway winner for families.

## Uber, Didi, Ola

A$45–65 to the CBD, but there's a **A$5 airport pickup levy** baked into every ride. Pickup is at the dedicated rideshare zone on the P2 car park roof (International) or ground floor P1 (Domestic).

## Taxi

Similar total to Uber — around A$50–70 metered to the CBD. Same levy applies.

## Con Air bus

The Con-x-ion shuttle runs to Gold Coast hotels (~A$59). Useful only if you're heading down the coast.

Full breakdown and current pickup maps: [BNE Airport guide](/airports/bne-brisbane). Uber-specific info: [Uber at Brisbane](/uber-at/bne-brisbane).

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