How much is a myki in Victoria?

A physical myki card in Victoria costs a non-refundable $6 (full fare) or $3 (concession) for the card itself, plus the cost of travel added as myki Money or a myki Pass. You can also get a free Mobile Myki on your phone via Google Wallet, which skips the card cost. Fares depend on zones and time, with daily caps like a recent increase to around $11.40 (full) or $5.70 (concession) in metro zones, and specific prices for passes.

How much to buy a myki card in Victoria?

A full fare myki card costs $6 and a concession, seniors or child myki costs $3. For more information about how to use your myki, visit transport.vic.gov.au or call 1800 800 007.

What is the maximum fare per day for myki?

* Daily full fare cap rises to $11.40 * Concession daily cap goes to $5.70 📅 Weekends & public holidays * Full fare cap: $8.00 * Concession cap: $4.00 That's a 40c increase to the full daily fare across. Regional fares stay capped at metro daily prices.

Is myki pass cheaper than myki money?

Weekdays (Monday–Friday): myki Money daily fare is $11.00. Weekends (Saturday and Sunday): myki Money daily cap is $7.60. myki Pass Options: 7-day pass: $55.00 28-day pass: $184.80 Analysis: 1–4 days: myki Money is more economical.

How do I pay for public transport in Melbourne?

To use public transport in Melbourne, you'll need a myki card. This can be used on all trains, trams and buses, as well as on some regional services. You can purchase a myki card from train stations, ticket machines and some convenience stores.

Public Transport Fares In Victoria // The Free Tram Zone

Can I use a debit card instead of myki?

You need to use a Myki rather than a credit/debit card. If you have an Android phone that allows contactless/NFC payments then you should be able to add a Myki to your Android Wallet and avoid having to buy a physical card. Need either a myki or paper Vline ticket depending on the destination.

What is the 2 hour rule for myki?

Under Myki, your ticket is valid as long as you start your trip (that is, touch on at the station, or as you board the tram or bus) before the 2-hour travel time expires. This is only a problem when using trams and buses, because you only touch on as you board.

What happens if you don't touch off myki?

If you don't tap off on a train, bus, or a tram trip covering Zone 1 and 2: It may take us longer to process your fare. You may not be charged on the same day you travelled. We charge you a default fare if you don't tap off.

Can I use myki on my phone?

You can use Mobile myki on your Android phone if: You're aged 13 or over (the minimum age for using Google Wallet). You have a full fare, child or a concession myki. Some Concession myki options may not be available.

What does myki full fare mean?

A full fare myki is the standard myki card for travelling on public transport in metropolitan Victoria and on regional trains within the myki network [PDF]. You can also get a full fare mobile myki.

Can you use 1 myki for 2 people?

It is perfectly legal for other people to use your Myki, provided that it only has Myki Money loaded on it. However you are not allowed to share your card if Myki Pass is loaded on it.

How much is zone 1 to 2?

A Zone 1 to 2 fare in London on Oyster or contactless is typically around £3.50 peak and £2.90 off-peak, with daily caps around £8.90 and weekly caps around £44.70 as of late 2025/early 2026, though fares change annually. Cash fares are much higher, around £7.00 for a single journey.
 

What is the minimum amount to put on myki card?

You can find myki machines at metropolitan train stations, some accessible tram stops, and bus interchanges. You can pay with cash, EFTPOS or credit card. The minimum top up amount is $1. We recommend topping up with enough money to pay for a 2 hour fare.

Do tourists need a myki card in Melbourne?

Melbourne offers free tram rides within the city centre. To use public transport outside of the free tram zone, you need to purchase a myki card. You can purchase a myki card from retail outlets displaying the myki sign, visitor centres and at train stations.

Is it cheaper to use an Opal or debit card?

The cost to travel using your bank card will be the same as using an Opal card.

Can I tap my credit card instead of myki?

The introduction of ticketless travel was part of the contract awarded to Conduent when it took over the myki system, but it has faced delays. Victorians will soon be able to pay for public transport with a credit card or a smartphone, with a contactless payment trial entering the final stages of testing.

How to get a myki card in Melbourne?

Other ways to buy a myki card

1. at authorised retail outlets, including all 7-Elevens within the myki boundary. ...
2. at myki machines at selected stations and stops.
3. at staffed train stations.
4. at the PTV Hub in Southern Cross Station (on the concourse near the corner of Spencer Street and Collins Street)

How do I add money to my Mobile myki?

Go to the 'myki' tab of the PTV App. If you're logged in, select a myki and tap 'Top up'. If you're topping up anonymously, select 'myki top up' and tap 'scan myki'.

Are trams in Melbourne free?

You can use trams for free within the Free Tram Zone map [PDF], which includes the CBD and Docklands. You don't need a myki when only travelling within the Free Tram Zone, including on the City Circle Tram route. If you accidentally tap on with a myki card, you'll be charged a 2-hour fare for Zone 1+2.

Do I get charged if I tap in and out at the same station?

Yes, tapping in and out at the same station usually results in a charge, often the maximum fare for an incomplete journey, because the system registers it as two separate entries rather than one trip, but refunds are generally available if you apply for them, especially within a short time frame. Transport for London (TfL) and similar systems charge a "same station exit" fee or maximum fare, but if you exit quickly (e.g., within minutes or a short time window) and don't travel, the charge is often automatically refunded within 48 hours or you can request it manually.

Is there a daily cap on myki?

The daily full fare cap will increase to $11.40 or $5.70 for a concession. On weekends or public holidays, daily fares will also increase to $8.00 or $4.00 for concessions. The increase will add 40 cents to the full daily fare for Zone 1, Zone 1+2 metropolitan fares, and the regional fare cap.

What is the cheapest way to get around Melbourne?

Travel within the central area of Melbourne by tram is free, though you will need a myki card if you plan to start or finish your journey outside this central area. For information on the area covered by the Free Tram Zone and a downloadable map, go to the Transport Victoria website.

Can I buy a myki card at Melbourne airport?

Public transport – myki machines

Machine locations can be found at: T2 Arrivals. T3 Arrivals. T4 Baggage Reclaim.

What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne airport to city?

BY PUBLIC BUS: The Cheap, Long Way

• Head to the terminal exit to your right after emerging from the Immigration and Customs inspection area, .
• Exit the terminal building and walk until you reach Terminal 4 (Budget Terminal), where the public bus stop is located.
• Wait for Bus 901. ...
• Board Bus 901.