Metcard - Your ticket to Melbourne

It’s simple to travel on Melbourne’s extensive public transport network as one ticket – a Metcard – gives you flexible travel between trains, trams and buses (including NightRider, Melbourne’s after midnight bus service).

Follow the links below to learn about the different metropolitan zones, Metcard types, Metcard fares and other products, as well as where to buy your Metcards for travelling by public transport around Melbourne.

→ Metcard types
→ Metcard fares
→ Metropolitan zones
→ Where to buy Metcards
→ Ticket machines
→ Validating your Metcard
→ Airport service tickets
→ NightRider
→ Telebus tickets
→ Commuter Club

You can pick up one of Metlink’s Fares and Travel Guides from a staffed train station, the MetShop (corner Little Collins and Swanston Streets), Melbourne Visitor’s Centre at Federation Square or by calling 131 638. The 2009 Fares and Travel Guide is also available for download via the link below:

→ 2009 Fares and Travel Guide (PDF) 1.55 MB

Please note: Travelling without a valid ticket could lead to a fine. Remember to validate your Metcard at validating machines located on train station platforms and onboard trams and buses.