Opal Travel - Travel plans & booking

Opal Travel is the official app designed to help you manage your travels on the public transport network in Sydney, Australia, and nearby areas. Whether you have a registered or unregistered Opal card, this Android app allows you to plan trips, reload your Opal balance, check trip and transaction history, and access other useful information.

Key Features:

- Plan trips and estimate fares

- Easily check and top up your Opal balance while on the move

- Register your Opal card or linked credit/debit card for transportation payments

- Monitor travel history and transactions for both Opal and credit/debit card usage

- Arrange automatic balance top-ups

- Report lost or stolen Opal cards and transfer remaining balance to a new one

- Receive location-based alerts when nearing your destination

- Stay informed about delays and disruptions that may affect your journey

- Track weekly travel rewards

- Utilize NFC-enabled Android devices to scan your Opal card for tap on status, account balance, and weekly travel rewards

- Locate Opal retailers conveniently on a map

Specific features:

1.Plan your journey

With the Opal Travel app, you can: 

-Plan your trip: Plan end-to-end journeys, comparing driving, public transport, walking and cycling options. 

-Departure times: Check departure times for train, metro, bus, light rail and ferry services. 

-Save and access trips: Save your regular trips and easily access your saved and recent trips. 

-Fare comparison: Compare fares for different trip options. 

-Real-time updates: Check passenger capacity and location of your next service. 

-Support navigation: On-the-go guidance for a hassle-free journey. 

-Set up Departures widget: Quickly check departure times from your phone home screen to better plan your trip. Get rolling updates of your favourite routes and always be on time. 

2.Get travel alerts

-Personalised travel alerts: Stay informed about disruptions affecting your trip. 

-Real-time travel information: Stay informed about whether services are running on time for peace of mind.

-Stop alerts: Get notified when you're approaching your destination. 

-Accessibility notifications: Find out if a service is wheelchair accessible and check accessibility facilities.

3.Manage your payments and cards 

(1)Manage contactless payments

-Track payment activity: Review your contactless payment travel history and fares.

-Request fare reimbursement: Easily submit fare reimbursement requests.

-Transport Connect account: Manage your Transport Connect account for hassle-free transactions.

(2)Manage and top up Opal card

-Opal card registration: Register your Opal card to view your card balance. 

-Top up your Opal card: Add funds to your Opal card (allow up to an hour for your card balance to update). 

-Auto Top-Up: Set up automatic top-ups for your Opal card. 

-Travel activity: Check your travel history and fares for both Opal card and contactless payments. 

-Low balance alerts: Receive notifications when your Opal card balance is running low. 

-Card management: Manage your Opal cards and Opal account. 

-Balance checks: Easily scan your Opal card with your device to view your tap-on status and account balance. 

-Lost or stolen cards: Report lost or stolen cards and transfer the remaining balance to eligible linked cards. 

Please Note:

- Opal card scanning functionality may vary depending on device compatibility

- The app is intended for Adult, Child/Youth, Concession, Senior/Pensioner Opal cards, and American Express, MasterCard, and Visa cards only

- Not supported on rooted (jailbroken) Android devices

By installing Opal Travel, you agree to the app's Terms of Use and consent to receiving them electronically via Google Play; Transport for NSW will not provide a paper copy.