How do I get a bus card in Australia?

The Opal Card is the only one in Australia to be free. You can get it at the airport, train stations or any newsagent shop at zero cost. You can add money and top it up like all other cards. You can also use a contactless credit/debit card or linked Apple Pay or Google Pay devices.



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Buy go card You can buy a go card at over 680 locations across South East Queensland including: selected retailers where you see the 'buy' symbol. attended Queensland Rail station ticket offices. fare machines at G:link tram stations, busway stations and selected bus interchanges (adult cards only).

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If you're travelling in Sydney or Central Coast, you will need an Opal card to pay for travel or an Opal single bus ticket. If you're travelling in regional NSW, you will need to purchase a ticket from the driver. Tickets can be paid for using contactless payments or cash.

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If you are visiting Sydney and the surrounding regions, an Opal card is the most convenient and affordable way to pay for your fares on public transport.

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Daily and Weekly Caps $17.80 a day (Mondays to Thursdays), $8.90 on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. $50 a week.

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STUDY: Australia has the second most expensive public transport in the world. For travellers seeking to save money or cut their carbon footprint, public transport is usually a given. While it's much cheaper than hiring a car or catching a cab, the cost of jumping on the local bus or metro can quickly stack up.

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“Sydney boasts a strong multimodal transport network, seamlessly connecting bus, train, and ferry,” the study's website reports, adding that the “fully automated metro system … is one of the world's most innovative transit systems”.

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Opal single trip tickets are available at select stations or wharves from top up and single trip ticket machines. If your station or wharf doesn't offer them, use contactless payments or get an Opal card.

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