Mate's Table
Subscribe
Create
Share with the community

What would you like to make?

Add a recommendationShare a place worth gathering around.Create a guideBuild a useful list for your city.
For business

Melbourne · Melbourne Public Transport

How do I pay for trams, trains and buses in Melbourne?

I am visiting Melbourne and keep seeing references to myki and the Free Tram Zone. What should I check before my first journey?

Asked by Avery MossAsked

Write an answer

Request an answer

Invite a local mate to share what they know.

    You can invite up to 10 mates to this question.

    Bastian Shore
    Bastian ShoreICT Support Officer19 Sept 2026

    For an airport or regional journey, check the operator and ticket separately. A local tram payment method does not automatically cover every coach or regional service.

    Comments · 0
    Comments
    Basil Rowe
    Basil RoweHeritage Officer19 Sept 2026

    Tram travel wholly inside the Free Tram Zone does not need a tap. Once a tram journey goes beyond that zone, tap on as required. Trains and buses have their own tap rules, so check the current guidance rather than following old forum fare advice.

    Comments · 0
    Comments
    Basil Crowe

    Use Transport Victoria's current visitor guide to choose an accepted payment method for your journey. Myki is the established option, and contactless payment is available on supported services; check the service you plan to use before relying on one card.

    Comments · 0
    Comments

    You're all caught up