How do you pay for buses in Australia?

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'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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Payment methods accepted by different bus networks The networks allowing passengers to tap on with a credit or debit card include Sydney, Newcastle, Brisbane, Gold Coast and Adelaide — with Melbourne and Canberra soon to accept credit cards on buses.

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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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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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Getting around by plane Flying is the best way to cover Australia's large distances in a short time. Australia's domestic airlines – including Qantas, Virgin Australia, Jetstar and Rex – serve all state capital cities and many regional cities, making it an easy way to travel between Australia's iconic destinations.

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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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Tap on and tap off every time Even when you have reached your Opal daily or weekly travel caps, you must still tap on and tap off for every trip to travel with a valid ticket.

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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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Sydney Airport is located just 13 minutes by train from the city. Airport Link offers a fast and convenient way to reach the city and suburbs, with trains running approximately every 10 minutes. The station is located at the northern end of the terminal and accessible from the Arrivals level.

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You should be aware that robberies, burglaries, assault, and auto theft are common in Australia's larger cities. Foreign visitors in popular tourist areas are targets for pickpockets, purse-snatchers, and petty thieves. Most petty crime can be avoided if basic security precautions are taken.

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For those who can not or do not want to buy their own vehicle: do not panic! Australia has a large network of public transport, which is also relatively cheap. Travelling by bus or train can be fun, but it will take you a bit more time.

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