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Public transport: card and fare by city

Public transport: card and fare by city

Every Australian city runs its own transport card system — they're not interchangeable between cities. Here's what you need to know about yours.

Each city has its own card and its own app
Sydney — Opal

Buy it at 7-Eleven, train stations, or at transportnsw.info. Official app: Opal Travel. Top up at least $10. Travel is free from your eighth trip of the week.

Melbourne — myki

Buy it at 7-Eleven, stations, or at myki.com.au. Official app: PTV. Top up at least $6 to use the train.

Brisbane — go card

Buy it at TransLink outlets, 7-Eleven, or at gocard.translink.com.au. Official app: TransLink. Since 2025, every trip costs 50 cents.

Perth — SmartRider

Buy it at Transperth InfoCentres or authorised retailers. Official app: Transperth. $10 initial deposit, with discounts for frequent use.

Adelaide — Metrocard

Buy it at Adelaide Metro InfoCentres or at stations. Official app: Adelaide Metro. $12.60 daily fare cap.

Canberra — MyWay+

Buy it at Transport Canberra outlets or information centres. Official app: Transport Canberra. A new card (2024) for buses and the city's future lines.

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