Melbourne's trains, trams and buses offer comprehensive public transport services.
Extending from the CBD in all directions, Melbourne's public transport network can help you explore every corner of this vibrant city.
myki is Melbourne's ticket to travel on the city's trains, trams and buses. It is a re-usable smart card that stores value to pay your public transport fare and can be used over and over again.
You can buy a myki from:
- close to 800 retailers where you see the myki sign, including all 7-Eleven stores
- the ticket window at Premium train stations
- myki machines (full fare myki only) at all metropolitan train stations and some accessible tram stops and bus interchanges
- online or by calling (delivered to an Australian address only).
You need to top up your myki before you travel, so that you can pay your fare. Make sure you top up with enough value to cover your day's travel.
You can top up your myki:
- instantly at close to 800 retailers, including all 7-Eleven stores
- instantly at the ticket window at premium train stations
- instantly at myki machines at all railway stations and selected accessible tram stops and bus interchanges
- instantly onboard buses (to a maximum of $20)
- online or by calling when planning ahead (please allow at least 24 hours for top up to be processed).
Once you've got a myki and you've topped it up, you're ready to travel. All you need to do is touch on at the myki reader (located at the entry/exit points at train stations and onboard trams and buses) at the start of each trip. At the end of your trip, simply touch off when you exit the train station or vehicle.
Failure to show a valid myki (a myki that is topped up and touched on) to a ticket inspector can lead to a fine.
You can also use the public transport journey planner to plan your trip from A to B. Many attractions are listed in the journey planner – simply enter your origin and the name of the attraction in the destination box for a tailored trip plan.
For detailed train, tram and bus information and timetables contact Public Transport Victoria on .
Inner City Map and Transport Guide (PDF 3.6MB)
There's also the free City Circle Tram and Melbourne Visitor Shuttle bus to get you around to all the city's major attractions.
SkyBus can get you to and from Melbourne Airport in 20 minutes, with hassle-free transfers to your city hotel.