THE SHORT ANSWER
From Brisbane Airport to the Brisbane International Cruise Terminal is $127 per vehicle in an executive sedan or $159 in a Mercedes V-Class, 12 km by our booking system. The Port of Brisbane says there's no public transport to the terminal, so your options are a private car, taxi, rideshare or parking on site.
- From BNE (sedan)
- $127
- From BNE (van)
- $159
- Public transport
- None
About the terminal
The Brisbane International Cruise Terminal is at 1 Cruise Terminal Drive, Pinkenba, at Luggage Point, with access via Marine Road. The Port of Brisbane notes some GPS systems may not recognise the street, in which case use Marine Road, Pinkenba (Port of Brisbane, getting here). The port also says:
- There are no public transport connections to the terminal.
- A short pick-up and set-down loop sits in front of the building, for drivers dropping off or collecting a passenger who is ready.
- Taxis and rideshare use dedicated points about 120 metres from the terminal.
- On-site parking is paid and must be booked in advance.
- The terminal is open to the public only on days a cruise ship is in port.
Your booking confirmation gives the drop-off or pickup arrangement for your vehicle.
Fares to the cruise terminal
| Trip | Distance | Sedan | V-Class | Vito-Tourer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane Airport → Cruise Terminal | 12 km | $127 | $159 | $169 |
| Brisbane City → Cruise Terminal | 22 km | $159 | $199 | $199 |
| Gold Coast → Cruise Terminal | — | Priced from your address when you book | ||
Timing your boarding day
Your cruise line sets your boarding window; use that, not the departure time, to choose your pickup. Allow for traffic at that hour and for unloading your bags. On disembarkation day, book the pickup for after your expected leaving time, and add your ship's name in the booking notes.
Flying in the morning you board? Book the airport pickup with your flight number and your ship in the notes; the terminal is 12 km from Brisbane Airport. Flight arrival details: Brisbane Airport private transfers.
Cruise luggage
Cruise holidays mean more bags. A sedan carries three passengers and two bags; a Mercedes van carries seven and five. Count every case and garment bag when you book; the form only offers vehicles that fit. For larger parties, see group transfers Gold Coast and Brisbane and private transfer vehicles.
From the Gold Coast
Holidaying on the coast before or after a cruise? Book from your Gold Coast hotel straight to the terminal; enter both addresses for your fare. Coastal suburb fares are on Gold Coast suburb transfers, and Brisbane trips on private transfer Brisbane to Gold Coast. Our guide a guide to the Brisbane cruise terminal compares every way to get there.
Cruise terminal transfer questions
Is there public transport to the Brisbane cruise terminal?
No. The Port of Brisbane says there are no public transport connections to the Brisbane International Cruise Terminal.
How much is a transfer from Brisbane Airport to the cruise terminal?
$127 in an executive sedan or $159 in a Mercedes V-Class, per vehicle, one way, from our booking system on 2 November 2026.
Can you pick us up after the cruise?
Yes. Book a pickup at the terminal for after your expected disembarkation time and add your ship's name in the notes.
Can we go from the cruise terminal to the Gold Coast?
Yes. Enter the terminal as the pickup and your Gold Coast address as the drop-off to see your fare.