Metcard types
There are many different types of Metcards available so depending on your travel patterns, there will always be a Metcard to meet your public transport journey needs.
The table below outlines each different Metcard type and its availability.
2 hour |
2 hour Metcards allow unlimited train, tram and bus travel for at least two hours within selected zones and are available from all outlets. 2 hour Metcards expire two hours from the next full hour after they are first validated eg:
Available from: Premium Station ticket windows, train station large and small Metcard ticket machines, Metcard retail outlets, the MetShop, online, the Metcard Helpline, and on board trams and buses. Consider a Value Metcard option: 10 x 2 hour |
10 x 2 hour |
10 x 2 hour Metcards allow ten 2 hour trips in a single ticket at a discounted price, but can only be used by one person at a time. No more than two 2 hour periods will be deducted per day. For example, a ticket validated at 9.05am will expire at 12pm. If the ticket is used again at 1.30pm on the same day, it will then be valid until 3am the following day. Available from: train station large Metcard ticket machines, Metcard retail outlets, the MetShop, online, the Metcard Helpline and Premium Station ticket windows. |
Daily |
Daily Metcards allow unlimited train, tram and bus travel for a whole day within selected zones. Available from: train station large and small Metcard ticket machines, Metcard retail outlets, the MetShop, online, the Metcard Helpline, Premium Station ticket windows and on board trams and buses. Consider a Value Metcard option: 5 x Daily |
5 x Daily |
The 5 x Daily Metcards include five Daily Metcards in a single ticket at a discounted price, but can only be used by one person at a time. Available from Premium Station ticket windows, train station large ticket machines, the Metshop, online, the Metcard Helpline and Metcard retail outlets. |
5 x Weekend Daily |
The 5 x Weekend Daily Metcard is a single ticket allowing five days of travel on either Saturdays or Sundays for $14.50 ($2.90 per day). This Metcard provides great savings and flexibility for weekend passengers. It can only be used by one person at a time. Available from Metcard retail outlets, Premium Station ticket windows the MetShop, online and the Metcard Helpline. |
Weekly |
Weekly Metcards allow for seven consecutive days of unlimited train, tram and bus travel within selected zones. Weekly Metcards can be used for weekend travel across Zones 1 and 2 irrespective of selected zones on tickets. Available from: Premium Station ticket windows, train station large Metcard ticket machines , Metcard retail outlets, the MetShop, online, and the Metcard Helpline. |
Monthly |
Monthly Metcards allow for unlimited train, tram and bus travel for one month within selected zones. Monthly Metcards can be used for weekend travel across Zones 1 and 2 irrespective of selected zones on tickets. Available from: Premium Station ticket windows, train station large Metcard ticket machines, Metcard retail outlets, the MetShop, online, and the Metcard Helpline. |
Yearly |
Yearly Metcards allow for unlimited train, tram and bus travel for one year within selected zones. Yearly Metcards can be used for weekend travel across Zones 1 and 2 irrespective of selected zones on tickets. Available from the MetShop and Premium Station ticket windows. |
Sunday Saver |
Sunday Saver Metcards allow unlimited train, tram and bus travel across Zones 1 and 2 on Sundays for only $2.90. Available from Metcard retail outlets, Premium Station ticket windows the MetShop, online and the Metcard Helpline. Consider a Value Metcard option: 5 x Weekend Daily |
City Saver |
City Saver Metcards are designed for travel around the city centre as well as to key Melbourne landmarks. You can use a City Saver Metcard for a single journey on a tram, bus or for train travel between any two stations within the City Saver area. Available within the City Saver area from train station small Metcard ticket machines and Premium Station ticket windows. Consider a Value Metcard option: City Saver x 10 |
City Saver x 10 |
City Saver x 10 Metcards allow for ten trips for less than the price of eight in a single ticket and are eligible for use within the designated City Saver area. Available within the City Saver area from Metcard retail outlets, Premium Station ticket windows, the MetShop, online and from the Metcard Helpline. |
Seniors Daily |
Seniors Daily Metcards are only available to Victorian Seniors Card holders and can be used for travel all day on trains, trams and buses across Zones 1 and 2. Available from: train station large and small Metcard ticket machines, Premium Station ticket windows, Metcard retail outlets, the MetShop, online, the Metcard Helpline, and on board trams and buses. Consider a Value Metcard option: 5 x Seniors Daily |
5 x Seniors Daily |
The 5 x Seniors Daily Metcard can only be used by Victorian Seniors Card holders. It is a single ticket programmed with five separate days of travel. Costing $16.50 ($3.30 per day), this Metcard can be used by one person at a time for all day travel on trains, trams and buses in Zones 1 and 2. Available from: Premium Station ticket windows and online. |
Off Peak Daily |
Off-Peak Daily (Zone 1+2) Metcards purchased in Zone 2 are valid on all trains, trams and buses in Zones 1 and 2 after 9am on weekdays (not valid on Saturday, Sunday or public holidays). Available from train station large and small train Metcard ticket machines and Premium Station ticket windows. |
Seniors Sunday Pass |
Allows unlimited free train, tram and bus travel from 4am on Sundays until 3am on Monday mornings wholly within Zones 1 and 2; or travel wholly within the Ballarat Transit System; or Bendigo Transit System; or Bendigo Transit System; or Geelong Transit System; or the town bus services of Mildura, Moe, Morwell, traralgon and Warrnambool. The ticket is only available to holders of a Victorian Seniors Card, and expires one full year from the day it was first validated. Available from Premium Station ticket windows |
10 x Early Bird |
The 10 x Early Bird Metcard is a single ticket which may be used for 10 journeys between any two stations on electrified train services operated by Connex. It can be used on weekdays for journeys that reach their destination prior to 7am. The 10 x Early Bird Metcard is free and passengers can obtain a total of two Metcards at any one time. For maximum savings, it is recommended passengers purchase a 10 x 2 hour Metcard for the return trip home. Available from Premium Stations including City Loop stations. |
Group Traveller |
Group Traveller Metcards allow for up to two adults and up to six children to travel on the one ticket in Zones 1 and 2. Children must be under 15 years or hold a Victorian Public Transport Primary/Secondary Student Concession Card which must be produced on request. Available from Premium Station ticket windows. |
Pre-paid Travel Authority |
Allows groups of 12 or more to travel together at concession fares on train, tram and bus services on any day of the week. Details and bookings can be made at Premium Station ticket windows and the MetShop |
Conference and Convention |
Conference and convention organisers are encouraged to purchase discounted Metcard tickets for their delegates. Discounts are available for purchases of 50 or more 2 hour, Daily or Weekly tickets. For more information, phone Metlink on 03 9619 5200. |
Special event ticketing |
In some circumstances, event organisers can include public transport in the cost of event tickets by prior arrangement with the Director of Public Transport. Event organisers interested in applying, should view the Victorian Fares and Ticketing Manual. |
Extending your journey
Passengers must have a single valid ticket for their entire journey. Exceptions to this are Yearly, Date-to-Date, Monthly and Weekly ticket holders who may, for particular journeys, use that ticket beyond the zones or locations for which the ticket is valid by purchasing a 2 hour, Daily or Single ticket for the additional zones or locations.
The ‘extension ticket’ must be purchased before the journey. If this is not possible, the ticket must be purchased as soon as there is a reasonable opportunity to do so during or after the journey.
If the extention ticket is a Metcard, then it must be validated as soon as there is reasonable opportunity during the journey, or as soon as taking all reasonable steps will permit after the journey. See the Victorian Fares and Ticketing Manual for more information
Passengers holding valid Metcards are permitted to use Economy class V/Line services within Zones 1and 2, with the exception of city bound services between 7am and 9am (Mon–Fri) and outbound services between 3pm and 7pm (Mon–Fri). However, passengers may travel on V/Line services to or from Ardeer, Deer Park, Rockbank, Melton, Diggers Rest, Sunbury and Pakenham with a valid Metcard at any time. To ensure safety of passengers, the Conductor may deny Metcard customers access to V/Line services if it would result in overcrowding.
Valid V/Line tickets may be used on Latrobe Valley Busline services between Moe, Morwell and Traralgon.
