Public transit in Sydney
Sydney runs on the Sydney Trains + Buses + Light Rail + Ferries. Here's everything you need to know before you arrive.
At a glance
System name
Sydney Trains + Buses + Light Rail + Ferries
Lines / network size
9 metro lines
Single fare
A$3.20-9.40
Day pass
A$17.80 cap (daily) (≈ US$11.70)
How you pay
Opal card OR tap contactless credit/debit card — same fare; daily cap kicks in automatically
Top tip
Just tap your phone or contactless card at every gate. Sundays are capped at A$8.90 — half the weekday cap.