How to Pay
- Opal card
- Contactless Visa/Mastercard/Amex
- Apple Pay
- Google Pay
- Samsung Pay
💡 Tap on with any contactless bank card or phone, no Opal card needed. The daily cap ($50 adult) and Sunday cap ($2.80) make weekend travel extraordinarily cheap. The weekly cap ($50 from Monday) kicks in after 8 trips, making all further rides free for the week.
Peak Hours
Peak fares: 07:00–09:00 and 16:00–18:30 Mon–Fri. Off-peak: all other times. Airport stations have a $15.40 surcharge (one-way).: trains are busiest during these hours. Fares do not change by time of day, but expect crowded carriages during rush hour.
Fare Table (AUD)
| Ticket | Off-Peak | Peak |
|---|---|---|
| Single trip (1–3 zones) | $2.69 | $3.22 |
| Single trip (4–8 zones) | $4.87 | $5.85 |
| Airport surcharge (T1/T2/T3) | $15.40 | $15.40 |
| Daily cap (adult) | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Sunday cap | $2.80 | $2.80 |
| Weekly cap (Mon–Sun) | $50.00 | $50.00 |
Payment Cards & Passes
Opal Card & Contactless Payment
How to pay for the Sydney Metro in 2026: Opal card, contactless bank card, daily and weekly caps, and the Sunday $2.80 deal explained.
- Contactless bank card or phone works directly, no Opal card needed.
- Daily cap: $50/day, once reached, all further trips are free for the day.
- Sunday cap: $2.80 for all-day unlimited travel (airport surcharge extra).
Tips to Save Money
- Use the Opal Card & Contactless Payment instead of buying a single-journey ticket every time. It's faster and usually cheaper.
- Travel off-peak: Peak fares: 07:00–09:00 and 16:00–18:30 Mon–Fri. Off-peak: all other times. Airport stations have a $15.40 surcharge (one-way).. Fares are lower and trains are less crowded outside these hours.
- For the airport journey, see the airport connection guide for fares and timings.
- Check the Transport for NSW official website for any promotional passes or tourist cards that may offer unlimited travel for a fixed period.
- Plan journeys using the official app. Some operators offer digital tickets that are slightly cheaper than physical tokens.
Fares are indicative and subject to change. Always verify current fares at the Transport for NSW official website.