This Myki fare calculator estimates fares for Melbourne public transport using current zone rules and daily fare caps.
How Myki fares are calculated
Myki fares are calculated based on zones travelled, fare type, and time of travel. Standard fares apply using either Myki Money or Myki Pass, with daily caps limiting the maximum amount charged.
Melbourne public transport uses three fare groupings: the Free Tram Zone, Zone 1+2, and Zone 2 only.
Fare types and zone groups
Free Tram Zone (tram only)
Travel within the Free Tram Zone is free when the entire journey stays inside the zone.
Touching on or travelling outside the zone triggers a standard Zone 1+2 fare.
Zone 1+2 (train, tram, bus)
Covers travel across inner and suburban Melbourne.
This is the most common fare group and is charged when travel enters Zone 1.
Zone 2 only
Applies to travel entirely within outer suburban areas.
Zone 2 fares are lower than Zone 1+2 fares.
Myki Money and Myki Pass
Myki Money is a pay-as-you-go balance. Fares are automatically calculated when you touch on and touch off.
Myki Pass is prepaid travel for a fixed number of consecutive days, based on selected zones.
The calculator estimates fares for both options based on zone selection and travel duration.
Myki Money fares (2025)
| Fare type | Zone 1+2 | Zone 2 only |
|---|---|---|
| 2-hour full fare | $5.50 | $3.50 |
| 2-hour concession | $2.75 | $1.75 |
| Daily full fare | $11.00 | $7.00 |
| Daily concession | $5.50 | $3.50 |
| Weekend / public holiday cap | $7.60 | $3.80 |
Myki Pass fares
Myki Pass is designed for regular travel and is charged upfront.
- 7-day pass: $55 (Zone 1+2), $35 (Zone 2)
- 28–365 day passes: from $6.60 per day (Zone 1+2), $4.20 per day (Zone 2)
- Concession passes are half the full fare price
- Year passes charge 325 days and include up to 40 days free
Default fares
If a journey is not recorded correctly or a touch off is missed, default fares may apply.
- Train or tram: standard 2-hour fare
- Bus: fare calculated to the route endpoint
This calculator does not adjust default fare handling.
Student and concession fares
Concession fares apply only to eligible cardholders with valid identification.
This calculator can estimate concession pricing but does not verify eligibility or student pass validity.
FAQs
Does this calculator show Free Tram Zone trips?
Yes. Journeys fully within the Free Tram Zone will show a $0 tram fare.
Is there a daily fare cap?
Yes. Daily fare caps apply, including lower caps on weekends and public holidays.
Does this calculator work for Myki Money and Myki Pass?
Yes. Fare estimates are shown for both options based on selected zones and travel duration.
Are concession fares included?
Concession estimates are shown, but eligibility must be confirmed separately.
Related information
For stop-by-stop coverage of free tram travel, see the Free Tram Zone guide.