Fares · Adelaide
Adelaide bus tickets & fares
Official fares for city buses in Adelaide: tickets, passes, discounts and where to buy.
Fares at a glance
A single ticket costs A$4.75 (2 hours, any distance, bus / train / tram).
Tickets
- metroCARD / Tap and Pay — regular 2 hours, any distance, bus / train / tramPeak price; off-peak (9:01 am–2:59 pm Mon–Fri, Sundays from 4:00 am, public holidays) A$2.70. Same price with Tap and Pay (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) and a Buy & Go app Singletrip. Fares valid from 1 October 2026, checked 2026-10-24.A$4.75
- Singletrip ticket — regular 2 hours, any distance, bus / train / tramPeak price; off-peak (9:01 am–2:59 pm Mon–Fri, Sundays from 4:00 am, public holidays) A$4.50. A card fee may apply if you do not already have a metroCARD. Fares valid from 1 October 2026, checked 2026-10-24.A$6.80
- metroCARD — concession 2 hours, any distance, bus / train / tramPeak price; off-peak (9:01 am–2:59 pm Mon–Fri, Sundays from 4:00 am, public holidays) A$1.35. For full-time tertiary students and holders of eligible government concession cards. Concession Singletrip A$3.40 / A$1.60. Fares valid from 1 October 2026, checked 2026-10-24.A$2.35
- metroCARD — school student 2 hours, any distance, bus / train / tramPeak price; off-peak (9:01 am–2:59 pm Mon–Fri, Sundays from 4:00 am, public holidays) A$1.35. Student metroCARD for primary and secondary students. Student Singletrip A$3.40 / A$1.60. Fares valid from 1 October 2026, checked 2026-10-24.A$1.65
Passes and cards
- Daytrip Unlimited travel until 4:00 am the next dayLoaded on a metroCARD or bought in the Buy & Go app. Concession / student Daytrip A$6.50. Fares valid from 1 October 2026, checked 2026-10-24.A$12.90
- 3-Day Visitor Pass Unlimited travel for 3 consecutive daysLoaded on a metroCARD or bought in the Buy & Go app. Fares valid from 1 October 2026, checked 2026-10-24.A$29.90
- 14-Day Pass — regular 14 consecutive days, unlimitedStarts on first validation and cannot be paused. Concession A$37.00. Fares valid from 1 October 2026, checked 2026-10-24.A$74.20
- 28-Day Pass — regular 28 consecutive days, unlimitedStarts on first validation and cannot be paused. Concession A$61.60, school student A$10.30. Fares valid from 1 October 2026, checked 2026-10-24.A$123.00
Discounts and free travel
- Free travel — Seniors Card — South Australian Seniors Card holders travel free on Adelaide Metro buses, trains and trams. Interstate Seniors Card holders: see Adelaide Metro. Fares valid from 1 October 2026, checked 2026-10-24.
Buying tickets and notes
- Where to buy — Buses are cashless — no tickets on board. metroCARDs are sold at vending machines and retailers or online; Singletrip, Daytrip, 14/28-Day and Visitor passes also in the Buy & Go app. Tap and Pay accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Fares valid from 1 October 2026, checked 2026-10-24.
Official sources
Prices are taken from the operators' official websites. Check before you travel — operators can change fares.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a bus ticket in Adelaide?
metroCARD / Tap and Pay — regular: A$4.75 (2 hours, any distance, bus / train / tram).
Is there a day pass in Adelaide?
Yes — Daytrip: A$12.90.
Who travels free or at a discount in Adelaide?
Free travel — Seniors Card: South Australian Seniors Card holders travel free on Adelaide Metro buses, trains and trams. Interstate Seniors Card holders: see Adelaide Metro. Fares valid from 1 October 2026, checked 2026-10-24.
Where can I buy bus tickets in Adelaide?
Where to buy: Buses are cashless — no tickets on board. metroCARDs are sold at vending machines and retailers or online; Singletrip, Daytrip, 14/28-Day and Visitor passes also in the Buy & Go app. Tap and Pay accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Fares valid from 1 October 2026, checked 2026-10-24.
More on the site
Prices checked on 24 October 2026.