Do you need a card for Sydney trains?
Do you need a card for Sydney trains? You must travel with a valid Opal card or ticket. Fare evasion is a crime and fines apply.
Can I use my phone as an Opal card?
The Opal digital card sits in the digital wallet of your mobile device, so you can tap on and tap off with your phone when using public transport. Learn more on how you can register to trial the card.
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.
What is the best way to get around Sydney?
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.
Can I tap with the credit card instead of the Opal?
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.
What is the $1 charge on the Opal card?
After you tap on, a pre-authorisation $1 charge will appear as a pending transaction on your statement. As you travel throughout the day, fares will be accumulated and the total cost of the day's travel will be processed at the end of each day. The total cost will replace the $1 charge.
Can you use Opal card from Sydney Airport?
Ticket type **If you use an Opal card to travel by train to or from the Sydney Airport more than twice in a week (Monday to Sunday), the Sydney Airport station access fee weekly cap is applied. ***The station access fee for Single Trip Tickets is added at time of purchase.
What happens if you forget to tap off?
Missed Tap Off Cost If you don't have a default set on your card and you forget to tap off at the end of your trip, you'll be charged the fare to the last stop on the train line or bus route and with your fare type and any applicable loyalty discounts applied.