How to catch a free tram in Melbourne?

Free Tram Zone Travel on trams in Melbourne's city centre is free. View a map of the Free Tram Zone on the PTV website. Tram stops in the Free Tram Zone are clearly marked. If you start or finish a journey outside the Free Tram Zone, a valid myki card is still required.

How to take a free tram in Melbourne?

1. Board the Tram: Simply hop on any burgundy and gold tram operating within the designated Free Tram Zone area. 2. No Ticket Needed: You don't need to purchase a ticket or tap your myki card (Melbourne's public transport card) when riding trams within the Free Tram Zone.

Are Melbourne trams free for tourists?

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.

Can you catch a tram in Melbourne without a myki?

Tram exceptions

You don't need a myki if you're travelling within the Free Tram Zone [PDF]. If you're only travelling within Zone 2 (including a stop marked as both Zone 1 and Zone 2), tap on and off for a cheaper fare. You don't have to tap off if you're travelling in Zone 1, or across Zone 1+2.

How do I pay for a tram ride in Melbourne?

Get a myki card and tap on to start travelling. View student, concessions and free travel passes. Tap your myki on and off when you travel. Pay for public transport fares using a digital myki on your Android phone.

Melbourne Free Tram Zone

How to get around Melbourne as a tourist?

Can you pay for Melbourne tram with a bank card?

We have new ways for customers to pay for their travel on public transport with contactless Visa, Mastercard and American Express credit or debit cards, including reloadable and non-loadable options (this includes physical and virtual prepaid cards, travel cards and gift cards issued as contactless Visa or Mastercard).

Can I use my debit card instead of myki?

About the program. Victorians can look forward to convenient new ways to pay for public transport, including with credit or debit cards, smartphones and smart devices. New ticketing features will be tested, refined, and gradually rolled out from early 2026.

What do I need to catch a tram in Melbourne?

Ticketing and transport passes. 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.

Are trams free at night in Melbourne?

** Melbourne trams generally operate from 6:00 am to midnight, with increased frequency during peak hours. While trams within the Free Tram Zone are free, if your journey starts or finishes outside the zone, you will need a valid myki card (Melbourne's integrated ticketing system) to pay your fare.

Do we need to tap on and off the tram in Melbourne?

Remember to touch on, you don't need to touch off. Don't touch on or off if you're just travelling in the city's Free Tram Zone. Only touch off on trams if you're just travelling in Zone 2.

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.

Is there a free tourist bus in Melbourne?

The City Circle Tram service provides a free and convenient way to get around central Melbourne. Tourists, shoppers, families and city workers can use the City Circle Tram to travel to major attractions, restaurants, shops and city events.

How much is a myki card in Melbourne?

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 ptv.vic.gov.au or call 1800 800 007.

Which tram is free in Melbourne for Australian Open?

An extra 4,500 services will run on Route 70a to shuttle Australian Open ticket holders and staff for free during the two week main draw – with trams set to run every two to three minutes during peak periods.

How do I get from Melbourne Airport to the city?

A regular bus operates between Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) and Southern Cross Railway Station in Melbourne's city centre. SkyBus runs every 10-15 minutes during peak times and you do not need to book in advance. If you wish, you can buy a ticket online before you travel.

How does the free tram work in Melbourne?

Melbourne's Free Tram Zone is a designated area within the Central Business District (CBD) where tram travel is free of charge. Introduced to encourage the use of public transport, the zone provides tourists and locals alike with an accessible way to move around the city without any cost or need for a Myki card.

Can you catch a tram without myki?

Travel on trams in Melbourne's city centre is free. View a map of the Free Tram Zone on the PTV website. Tram stops in the Free Tram Zone are clearly marked. If you start or finish a journey outside the Free Tram Zone, a valid myki card is still required.

Where is the free tram zone in Melbourne?

The city's Free Tram Zone includes the city centre and extends from Queen Victoria Market to Docklands, Spring Street, Flinders Street Station and Federation Square. If you're only travelling in the city's Free Tram Zone you don't need a myki.

Can I use Apple pay instead of myki?

Yes, Mobile myki will remain as a payment option for Android users. Apple users will be able to tap and go with their phones using their digital wallets when contactless payment options are switched on in early 2026. What privacy protections are in place for contactless payment?

Do seniors get free travel on weekends in Melbourne?

I am proud to announce that we're making weekend public transport free for any senior, travelling anywhere in Victoria. From 1 January 2026, more than 650,000 seniors who use public transport will be able to catch a train, tram or bus for free on weekends – saving seniors who travel more than $360 per year.

Can I use Mastercard instead of myki?

Although you can't use your physical credit card to tap on yet as you do with a myki, you can buy your fare and load your pass with a credit card (as long as it's an Australian-issued Mastercard or Visa). All the different ways to top up your myki accept credit and debit cards.

Is public transport free in Melbourne on Sundays?

On weekends and public holidays, your daily myki Money fare is capped at half price for concessions, while children under 5 travel free. You can enjoy all-day unlimited travel. Some customers are eligible for free weekend travel if they have certain concessions or a free travel pass.

How do I add myki to my phone?