New ways to tap and go on long-distance trains
myki and contactless payments are available on regional trains.
New ways to tap and go are now available on metropolitan and regional trains, trams and myki-enabled buses across Victoria.
When travelling on a long-distance train, you now have the choice of:
- contactless payments
- myki card or Mobile myki for Android
- V/Line tickets purchased online or in person.
If you're starting or finishing your journey at Albury, Benalla or Euroa stations, keep using a V/Line ticket for now. These stations will be upgraded later this year.
How to use contactless payments
- Use a Mastercard or Visa
- Tap on with your credit or debit card, phone or smartwatch, and be sure to tap off the same way
- Make sure you have enough money for your journey before you tap
- Take your card out of your wallet before you tap
- View your contactless travel history.
- If you have a concession card, you’ll need to link a contactless payment method to your concession entitlement before you can tap and go.
Keep buying V/Line tickets if you prefer. You’ll need a V/Line ticket to reserve a seat on long-distance trips.
If you’re travelling on or changing to a V/Line coach or a bus in a non-myki area, keep paying for travel as you do now.
To get the best fare, use the same payment method throughout your journey.
Find out how to choose the best ticket for your fare type and journey.
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 digital Wallet.
- If you’re a concession card holder, senior or under 18, you can travel using a Concession myki, Seniors myki or Youth myki. See all myki types.
Fares
Fares are the same no matter which payment method you use.
Public transport is half price across the state for everyone, every day, until 1 January 2027.
Learn more about half price fares.
Need help
Don't worry if you make a mistake, we're here to help.
Speak to any station staff, visit the Public Transport Information Centre at Southern Cross Station or contact the Transport Victoria Contact Centre on 1800 800 007. You can also use the chatbot or provide feedback online.