Melbourne offers free tram rides within the city centre. To use public transport outside of the free tram zone, you need to purchase a myki card. You can purchase a myki card from retail outlets displaying the myki sign, visitor centres and at train stations.

As of January 1, 2026, Melbourne’s free transport landscape has expanded significantly as part of a major cost-of-living initiative. The iconic Free Tram Zone in the Central Business District (CBD) remains active, allowing all passengers to travel for free between stops within the city center and Docklands. However, a new policy now grants unlimited free travel on all Victorian public transport—including trains, trams, and buses—to everyone under the age of 18 seven days a week. Additionally, Seniors Card holders now enjoy free travel across the entire state-wide network on weekends. For tourists not meeting those age criteria, the City Circle Tram (Route 35) continues to operate as a free, heritage-style service that loops the city and provides recorded commentary on major landmarks. This combination of the CBD free zone and the new age-based subsidies makes Melbourne one of the most accessible major cities in the world for young travelers and senior citizens.