Opal

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Opal is the smartcard ticketing system used to pay for travel on public transport in Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, the Hunter and the Illawarra. Add value before you travel and tap on and off to pay your fare.

Use Opal or contactless

Use an Opal card or contactless payment to pay for your travel on public transport in Sydney and surrounds.

A man uses the transport real-time travel app on his phone

Manage your Opal card

Eligibility and concessions

Concessions are available for eligible customers to travel on public transport in NSW.

Fares and payments

Check Opal fares and other ways to pay for your travel.

Opal support and customer care

How to get a refund or replace your Opal card.

News

Opal fare changes from 6 July

Opal Friday 19 June 2020

Public transport fares will change in the Opal network, from 6 July 2020.

Increased services for trains and buses

Opal Train Bus Monday 01 June 2020

Extra services will be added to the public transport network across Sydney to temporarily increase capacity for physical distancing and provide more travel options.

Park&Ride car park availability in real-time

Opal Drive Wednesday 20 November 2019

See how many vacant car parking spaces are available in select Transport Park&Ride car parks in Sydney under a new trial.

5 quick tips for using contactless payments

Opal Monday 28 October 2019

Five tips that will make it easier to pay for your travel using your American Express, Mastercard or Visa credit or debit card or linked device.

Try the updated Opal Travel app

Opal Friday 25 October 2019

The Opal Travel app has been updated with a new look, user experience and more features.

Earn up to $2 travel credits with Opal Connect

Opal On Demand Tuesday 22 October 2019

Opal Connect provides you with a convenient way to plan, book and pay for your On Demand travel through a single payment platform.