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Public Transport in Tasmania 2026, Buses, Metro Tasmania and Getting Around Hobart

Tasmania public transport guide 2026: how to use Metro Tasmania buses, the Hobart bus network and Launceston buses, Greencard, key routes and getting around Tasmania.

By Tasmania Daily · Published 20 July 2026

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Public Transport in Tasmania 2026, Overview

Tasmania does not have a rail passenger service, the island's public transport relies entirely on buses. Metro Tasmania operates bus services in Hobart, Launceston, Burnie and Devonport. Regional routes connect major centres. metrotas.com.au

Greencard

Metro Tasmania's Greencard is a reloadable smartcard for bus travel. Available at newsagents, Metro Tasmania offices and online. Provides a discount on cash fares. Concession Greencard for students and pensioners provides significant fare reductions. Contactless bank card tap accepted on Metro Tasmania services. greencard.com.au

Hobart Metro Buses

Metro Tasmania's Hobart network covers the city and inner suburbs, North Hobart, Sandy Bay, South Hobart, Glenorchy, Moonah, Kingston, Rosny Park, Bellerive, Lindisfarne. Key routes: Route 430 (Hobart to Kingston), Route 510/512 (Hobart to Rosny Park/Howrah), Route 200 (Hobart to New Town/Glenorchy). Interchange: Elizabeth Street Bus Mall (Hobart CBD). Timetable at metrotas.com.au.

Launceston Buses

Metro Tasmania operates Launceston's bus network. Key routes cover the CBD, Invermay, South Launceston, Norwood, Newstead and Kings Meadows. Interchange: St John Street Bus Mall, Launceston CBD.

Inter-Urban Buses

Redline Coaches and Tassie Link operate inter-city buses between Hobart, Launceston, Devonport and Burnie. tassielink.com.au

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