🛬🧳Where to get public transport smart cards in Australia
Transport smart cards are a great way for anyone to use Australian public transport options such as trains, trams/light rail, buses and ferries. Here is a list of the different places you can get them across all states and territories in Australia.
Transport smart cards are a great way for anyone to use Australian public transport options such as trains, trams/light rail, buses and ferries. Here is a list of the different places you can get them across all states and territories in Australia.
I’m in Sydney/NSW, do I need an Opal card for transport?
Opal cards are useful for concession tickets, but if you are not eligible for a concession then you just need a credit card or some other contactless payment method to use trains, trams and buses. If you prefer an Opal card, there are a variety of physical places you can get them.
I’m in Melbourne/VIC, do I need a Myki card for transport?
Public Transport Victoria is currently testing contactless payment methods, so you’ll need a Myki card until this trial is completed around May 2025. In the meantime, you can get Myki in a variety of places. You can also get a discount on public transport if you purchase a 90-day, 180-day or 365-day pass.
I'm outside of Sydney/NSW or Melbourne/VIC, what do I do?
You can use your state’s official transport card or equivalent:
- Adelaide/South Australia - metroCARDs, other payment forms.
- Perth/Western Australia - SmartRider cards.
- Canberra/Australian Capital Territory - MyWay+ or other payment forms.
- Queensland - go card, contactless payment methods.
- Tasmania - GreenCard.
- Northern Territory - Only buses available.
Finally, you can get real-time travel information for all public transport options in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane using the Tripview app.
