New ways to tap and go rolling out on long-distance trains
myki and contactless payments to be available on regional trains.
From 16 August, myki and contactless payment options will be progressively available if you're travelling on V/Line trains.
During the switch on
- If you’re travelling on an activated line, you can now use myki.
- If you’re a full fare customer, you can also choose to tap and go with a Visa or Mastercard credit or debit card, smartphone or smartwatch.
- You can still buy V/Line tickets (paper or eTickets) for long-distance trips, and you'll need a V/Line ticket to reserve a seat.
- If you’re travelling on non-activated lines, V/Line coach services or regional non-myki buses, keep paying for travel as you do now.
To get the best fare, always start and end your journey with the same payment method.
Schedule
From today, 16 August, you can tap on with your Visa or Mastercard credit or debit card, smartphone or smartwatch at every station through to Echuca.
The rest of the regional V/Line network will progressively switch on in the coming weeks, including every station on the:
- Swan Hill Line: 23 August
- Shepparton Line: 30 August
- Ararat and Maryborough lines: 6 September
- Warrnambool Line: 13 September
- Bairnsdale Line: 20 September
- Albury Line: 27 September, with Benalla and Euroa stations to be added on 22 November following station upgrade works.
If you're starting or finishing your journey at Benalla or Euroa stations, keep using a V/Line ticket until then.
Buying and using a myki
- You can buy and top up a myki from staffed stations, V/Line retailers, 7-Eleven or buy a myki online.
- You can top up your myki instantly with the PTV App.
- Android users can add a Mobile myki to their Google Wallet.
- If you’re a concession card holder, senior or under 18, you can travel using a Concession myki, Seniors myki or Youth myki.
How to use contactless payments
- Full fare customers only
- Mastercard or Visa
- Tap on with your bank card, smartphone or smartwatch, and be sure to tap off the same way
Learn more about contactless payments.
Fares
Long-distance fares are the same no matter which payment method you use.
Public transport in Victoria is half price until 1 January 2027 for everyone, including concession card holders.
Learn more about half price fares.
Authorised Officers
Authorised Officers are there to support you as we roll out new payment options across the network. Don't worry if you make a mistake, we're here to help.
When checking contactless payments, they won’t see your banking details or any personal information.
Need help?
Speak to any station staff, visit the PTV Hub at Southern Cross Station or contact the Transport Victoria Contact Centre on 1800 800 007.
You can also use the chatbot or provide feedback via the online feedback form.