Public Transport (Victoria)

In Victoria, taking public transport in zones 1 and 2 will set me back $5.30 for a two-hour trip, $10.60 for a weekday, or $7.20 for a weekend.

If I'm using public transport every weekday, I might end up spending over $3,500 a year if I'm not careful. Plus, the fares keep going up annually. A quick online search shows that back in 2022, the daily fare was $9.20, meaning there's been a 15% hike in the last two years. So, it's definitely worth figuring out how to manage and cut down on these costs.

There are plenty of ways to cut down on public transport costs, and I've summed them up in the table below. The best option will depend on the personal situation.

In a nutshell:

• If I'm eligible for student or concession fares, that's would've been the best bet.

• If I'm a working professional commuting daily, an annual Myki pass is the way to go. It's even better if I can snag a discount through my employer's Commuter Clubs.

• If I'm an early bird, I can save even more by traveling before 7 am and using Myki money for the trip home in the evening, however this option is only marginally better than the annual myki pass from the Commuter Club!