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Melbourne is famous for its extensive public transport network and each RMIT campus can be easily reached by a range of trains, trams and buses.

Myki – your all-in-one transport card in Melbourne

Myki is a reusable ‘smart’ card which stores credit to pay for your journey on public transport. You will need to buy a myki card if you want to travel on buses, trams and trains in Melbourne. Myki can also be used on regional train services, such as V/Line, which travel beyond Melbourne. 

Your myki card has no money on it when you buy it. You have to 'top up' your myki card with money before you can travel. You can find out more details about how to use a myki card on the Public Transport Victoria’s website:

Melbourne tram, RMIT

Get to and from campus

RMIT’s three Melbourne campuses are easily accessible by bus, tram or rail services. Learn more about our campuses and discover how to get there by public transport.

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Melboune City campus

RMIT’s City campus is located in the heart of Melbourne, the best student city in Australia.* The closest train station to most City campus buildings is Melbourne Central Station.

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Bundoora campus

The Bundoora campus is in the northeastern suburbs of Melbourne. The closest tram stops are stop number 70 (Janefield Drive) and stop number 71 (Bundoora RMIT).

Bundoora campus, RMIT

Brunswick campus

The Brunswick campus is six kilometres north of the city. The closest train station is Jewell Station and the closest tram stop is Stop 21 (Glenlyon Road/Sydney Road).

Free Tram Zone

Melbourne also has a Free Tram Zone in the city. You don’t need to touch on and off your myki card when you’re just traveling in the city’s Free Tram Zone.  

You can also jump on a City Circle Tram (route 35) to enjoy a free heritage tram tour in Melbourne’s central district. This tram service is free to ride and goes pass RMIT’s City campus.

Frequently asked questions

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International students studying a full-time undergraduate course (Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Associate Degree or Bachelors) are eligible for a 50% discount on a myki annual pass.

If you’re a Victorian undergraduate student studying full time on campus, you may be eligible for a concession myki.

You may also be eligible for a concession and other travel benefits if you are a:

  • Student with refugee status
  • Carer Card holder
  • Health Care Card holder

You can find more eligibility information and how to apply for a concession card via the concession fares page on the PTV’s website.

Myki Money is a great option if you travel occasionally and allows you to pay as you go. You can top up your myki Money via online, at a machine or set auto top up, which automatically tops up your myki with myki Money whenever it falls below your chosen minimum amount.

Trains

Touch on before getting on the train and touch off when you exit the station. If you're changing trains at a station you don't need to touch off and on again, unless transferring through a myki barrier gate. 

Buses

Remember to touch on when you get on the bus and touch off when you exit the bus. 

If you use myki Money and don't touch off, you'll be charged a default 2-hour fare for metropolitan Melbourne.

Trams

If you're travelling in Zone 1+2, remember to touch on. You don’t need to touch off.

If you're just travelling in the city's Free Tram Zone, don't touch on or off.

If you’re just travelling in Zone 2, touch on and off for a cheaper fare.

Mobile myki is a digital way to travel with myki. With Mobile myki you can:

  • Top up on the go
  • Touch on and off with your phone
  • Know your balance in real time

Public Transport Victoria has more tips for travelling on public transport, including information on accessibility, safety and what to do if you get a fine.

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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.

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