NDIS Travel Calculator 2025

The NDIS travel rate is $0.97 per kilometre for the 2025-26 financial year. This rate applies to:

• Provider travel - when a support worker drives to your location
• Participant transport - when you're transported in the worker's vehicle

This rate is reviewed annually and is based on ATO reasonable travel allowances. It covers fuel, vehicle running costs, and depreciation.

Yes, NDIS providers can charge for travel time in addition to the per-kilometre rate. Key points:

• Travel time is charged at the applicable support worker hourly rate
• For standard weekday support, this is $70.88/hr (2025-26)
• Travel time must be reasonable - typically capped at 30 minutes each way
• Your service agreement should specify travel time arrangements

Not all providers charge travel time - some include it in their service delivery. Always clarify this when engaging a new provider.

NDIS travel is typically claimed as follows:

• Kilometre costs: Claimed as non-labour costs under 01_799_0104_1_1 (Provider Travel - Non-Labour Costs)
• Travel time: Claimed under the same code as the support being delivered
• Participant transport: May use 04_590_0125_6_1 (Activity Based Transport)

Your invoice should itemise travel separately so you can see exactly what you're being charged.

To calculate NDIS transport/travel costs:

1. Calculate kilometre cost: Distance (km) x $0.97
2. Add travel time (if applicable): Time (hours) x hourly rate
3. For return trips: Double the distance

Example: 20km round trip with 40 mins travel time at standard rate:

• Kilometres: 20 x $0.97 = $19.40
• Travel time: 0.67 hrs x $70.88 = $47.49
• Total: $66.89

Yes, NDIS travel claims must be 'reasonable and necessary'. General guidelines:

• Travel time shouldn't exceed the actual service time
• Most plans allow travel within 50km (metropolitan areas)
• Remote area participants may have different arrangements
• Your service agreement should specify travel limits

If you need services from a provider far away (e.g., specialist therapist), discuss this with your support coordinator or plan manager to ensure it's covered.