Is Sydney public transport contactless?

Simply tap on and tap off with your contactless card or device on the Opal reader to pay the Adult fare and receive all the same travel benefits. Contactless payments are available on all public transport in the Opal network. Reduced travel fares are not currently available using contactless payments.



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You can tap on with a credit or debit card on a train in Sydney, Newcastle, Brisbane, Gold Coast and Adelaide — and soon in Melbourne and Canberra.

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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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The Opal card is an easy, convenient way of paying for your travel on public transport in Sydney. It can be used on all public transport, including trains, ferries, buses and light rail.

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The best way to get around Sydney is by Sydney Trains, which has rail lines that are easy for first-time users to navigate. Although the bus system has routes that crisscross the city, any traveling done on four wheels is at the mercy of Sydney traffic.

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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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For an individual traveller, the cheapest way to travel to the CBD from Sydney Airport is by train. If you're travelling in a group, it can be more cost-effective to take a taxi or rideshare from the airport.

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Transport options The Sydney CBD is a short, 20 minute ride away and will cost about $45-$55 one way. You'll find taxi ranks at the front of all terminals - simply follow the signs to the nearest ranks. For rideshare services, please arrange with your driver to meet you at our priority pick-up area.

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