The network: Public Transport Victoria
Melbourne's public transport is run by Public Transport Victoria, covering train, tram, bus. You can plan any trip door-to-door with the official journey planner or in Google Maps.
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Tickets & how to pay: myki
Melbourne runs on myki — buy and top up a card (or use Mobile myki on Android), then touch on and off. Contactless bank-card payment is rolling out across the network.
See current myki fares & details →
What it costs
A single two-hour fare covers all modes; two fares cap your day. The City Circle tram and the entire CBD Free Tram Zone cost nothing.
Handy apps
- PTV app
- Google Maps
Local tips
- The Free Tram Zone covers most of the CBD and Docklands — no myki touch-on needed inside it.
- Touch on at train stations even in the free zone if you'll travel beyond it.
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