Sydney public transport includes trains, buses, light rail, metro, and ferries. New arrivals can use an Opal card or a contactless payment card to tap on and tap off.

What to know first

Plan your trip before leaving, check service alerts, and compare travel time before choosing a room, job, or study location. Transport costs and commute time can change your weekly budget.

Simple steps

  • Use Transport NSW trip planner before travelling.
  • Tap on and tap off where required.
  • Check weekly travel patterns before committing to a suburb.

Official sources

Use Transport NSW for routes, fares, service alerts, and Opal information.

This is general information only. Check official sources before acting.