Bus services

Students and staff can travel for FREE on our UniHopper shuttle bus in the South or select Metro Tasmania bus routes in the South and North.

UniHopper bus servicing Hobart and Sandy Bay

UniHopper intercampus bus (South)

Our FREE UniHopper shuttle bus operates on weekdays, helping our students and staff travel between the CBD, Sandy Bay campus and accommodation sites.

New timetable starting 9 April.

UniHopper timetable

Public bus transport services

A number of operators provide inter-city, regional and suburban public bus transport services in Tasmania, including:

As a cost-of-living relief initiative, the Tasmanian Government is now supporting free travel on all public transport statewide, including Metro, regional and rural buses, and Derwent River Ferries, for all Tasmanians until 30 June 2027.

The information provided below regarding Metro travel fares will apply after this period.

Find out more at Tasmanian Government - Transport Services

Free intercampus buses operated by Metro for select routes until late on weekdays*

*This offer will recommence on 1 July 2027 after the Government's free travel initiative detailed above expires.
The University is covering the costs of fares as part of its commitment to sustainability and helping ease the cost of living for our students.

Getting to class just got easier, cleaner and cheaper.
Just show your student or staff ID when boarding the following services.

Metro free travel routes map, South
Metro South free routes coverage area map

South

Connects Hobart’s CBD, Sandy Bay and Taroona

Operates between University Queens Walk (Newnham) and Kings Meadows

*The free Metro travel offer excludes weekends and public holidays.

Casual car hire - Flexicar (South only)

Flexicar is a car hire service available to University of Tasmania students and staff, which can be booked by the hour or day. Joining Flexicar is free on the UTAS student rate plan*. Flexicars are located in Hobart City (Hobart Apartments car park, ground level) and Sandy Bay (Main car park, near Humanities).

* Terms and conditions apply. Standard damage cover excess applies as per the Flexicar terms and conditions. If you would like to opt into the reduced excess plan, please contact the Flexicar Member Care Centre. Further information about Flexicar.

Have a question about transport options?   Email: Campus.Services@utas.edu.au