Route 196
BusWhere the 196 goes, its stops and how often it runs, between the South Bank parklands and Cultural Centre and Fortitude Valley.
Good for getting to
The line
Brougham St
Cultural Centre station
South Bank parklands and Cultural CentreAdelaide Street
Queen Street Mall and CBDQueen Street
Queen Street Mall and CBDBrunswick Street
Fortitude ValleyBrunswick St at Robertson Street
Fortitude ValleyBrunswick St at Harcourt Street
Fortitude ValleyBrunswick St at Kent Street
Fortitude ValleyBrunswick St at Barker Street
Fortitude ValleyBrunswick St at New Farm Junction
Fortitude ValleyBrunswick St at Sydney Street
Fortitude ValleyBrunswick St at Bowls Club
Fortitude ValleyBrunswick St at Parkview
Fortitude ValleyMountford Rd
Key stops shown · 48 stops in total · order exact, spacing schematic
Connections
Stations on the 196 where you can change to a train, ferry or tram.
About the 196
The 196 is one of Brisbane's busiest bus routes, running between the South Bank parklands and Cultural Centre and Fortitude Valley, serving the South Bank parklands and Cultural Centre, Fortitude Valley, New Farm and the Powerhouse and the Queen Street Mall and CBD.
Through the middle of the day it runs about every 4 minutes, and the full end-to-end trip takes about 37 minutes. There are 48 stops along the way.
196 bus questions
Where does the 196 bus go?+
The 196 runs between the South Bank parklands and Cultural Centre and Fortitude Valley, passing the South Bank parklands and Cultural Centre, Fortitude Valley, New Farm and the Powerhouse and the Queen Street Mall and CBD.
Does the 196 go to South Bank parklands and Cultural Centre?+
Yes. The 196 stops at the South Bank parklands and Cultural Centre.
Does the 196 go to Fortitude Valley?+
Yes. The 196 stops at Fortitude Valley.
Does the 196 go to New Farm and the Powerhouse?+
Yes. The 196 stops at New Farm and the Powerhouse.
How often does the 196 run?+
Through the middle of the day the 196 runs about every 4 minutes. It's less frequent early in the morning and late at night, so check the live times before you head off.
What time is the first and last 196?+
Today the first 196 is around 5:19 am and the last is around 11:25 pm. Times shift a little on weekends and public holidays.
Every trip on the 196 is a flat 50c with go card, your phone or a bank card. Use the planner above for live times and the fastest route.