Public Transport Victoria
Official transit app for Melbourne with myki digital card support.
What Public Transport Victoria is
The Public Transport Victoria (PTV) app is the official journey planner for Melbourne and the wider state of Victoria, Australia, covering trains, trams, and buses. It helps travelers plan routes, check live departures and disruptions, and find stops, and it supports the myki fare system used across the network. For visitors navigating Melbourne's tram-heavy transit, it's the authoritative source.
What it does for travelers
- ✓Door-to-door journey planning across trains, trams, and buses
- ✓Live departures, service status, and disruption alerts
- ✓Stop and station search with nearby options
- ✓Support for the myki ticketing system used on Victorian public transport
- ✓Coverage of metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria
Good to know
- myki is the fare card system; check current rules on digital myki versus a physical card and supported phones
- Melbourne's central Free Tram Zone lets you ride trams for free within the marked area
- The app is free; you pay separately for travel through myki fares
- Live times and planning need a data connection, though some planned info may be cached
Tips from the road
- Inside the Free Tram Zone you don't need to touch on, but you must touch on with myki for trams outside it and for trains and buses
- Trams require touching on; touching off is generally only needed in certain zones, so confirm current rules
- Top up your myki balance before peak travel to avoid running short at a stop
- Check the app for disruptions before heading out, as track works and replacement buses are common on weekends
When to reach for it
Use the PTV app when getting around Melbourne and Victoria, where it's the official, most accurate source for routes, live times, and myki fare info.
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Public Transport Victoria — frequently asked
Do I need a myki card to ride Melbourne trams?
Not within the central Free Tram Zone, where trams are free. Outside that zone, and on trains and buses, you need a myki with sufficient balance and must touch on.
Can I use a digital myki on my phone?
Digital myki is supported on some devices and platforms, while others still need a physical card. Check the current PTV guidance for your specific phone before relying on it.
Is the PTV app free?
Yes, the app is free to download and use for planning and live times. You pay only for the travel itself through myki fares.