Opal Travel app

The official Transport for NSW app – everything you need to get around public transport in NSW.


Why use the Opal Travel app

  • Manage and top up your Opal card on the go
    Check your balance, top up instantly, or set up auto top-up.
  • Check Opal card and contactless payment activity
    Review your travel activity and fare charges.
  • Simple trip planning
    Plan journeys by public transport, cycling, walking, or driving. Save your favourite trips and locations, and compare fares.
  • Check departure times at a glance
    View real-time departure times for trains, metro, buses, light rail, and ferries.
  • Get live trip updates
    Receive service updates, disruption alerts, and hop-off reminders for your trip.

Download the free Opal Travel app today

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By Transport for NSW

Explore features

Opal Travel app on smartphone showing top-up options

Top up your Opal card

Check your balance, top up, or set up auto top-up for hassle free travel.

Opal Travel app on smartphone showing Opal card balance and recent travel activity

Check travel activity

View fare charges on your Opal card or contactless payments, and request reimbursements.

Hand holding a phone showing Opal Travel app with train times from Central Station to Bondi Junction.

Check next departures

See live departure times for public transport services.

Opal Travel app notification on smartphone showing real-time trip update for NSW public transport services.

Get live updates

Receive service updates, disruption alerts and hop off reminders.

Opal Travel app on smartphone showing Trip Planner search bar with options for favourite trips like Home and Work

Simple trip planning

Plan and save your favourite public transport trips, and compare fares.

Opal Travel app notification on smartphone saying “You’re one stop away, time to get ready”

Get a heads-up to hop off

Get alerts when it’s time to hop off, so you’ll never miss your stop.

Frequently asked questions

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