Myki and contactless payment options are now being progressively rolled out across the long-distance V/Line train network.
 
Once activated, passengers travelling on long distance lines will have the option to pay for their travel using myki, a bank card, smartphone or smartwatch in addition to the existing paper ticket or eTicket options. 
 
Myki and contactless payment is already available on the Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo, Seymour and Traralgon lines.
 
The following long-distance train lines will be switched on in the coming weeks.

Roll out schedule

• Echuca Line: 16 August
• Swan Hill Line: 23 August
• Shepparton Line: 30 August
• Ararat and Maryborough lines: 6 September
• Warrnambool Line: 13 September
• Bairnsdale Line: 20 September
• Albury Line: 27 September, with Benalla and Euroa stations to be added on 22 November following station upgrade works.
   

If you're starting or finishing your journey at Benalla or Euroa stations, keep using a V/Line ticket until then.

Payment options during the switch on

• If you’re travelling on an activated line, you can now use myki.
• If you’re a full fare customer, you can also choose to tap and go with a Visa or Mastercard credit or debit card, smartphone or smartwatch.
• You can still buy V/Line tickets (paper or eTickets) or reserve a seat for long-distance trips.
• If you’re travelling on non-activated lines, V/Line coach services or regional non-myki buses, keep paying for travel as you do now.
   

To get the best fare, always start and end your journey with the same payment method.
 
For more information about buying and using myki, how to use contactless payment and ticket fares visit the Transport Victoria website.

Questions and Answers
 
Will the myki and contactless payment system replace the current reservation system?
 
No, there will be no change to the current reservation system and passengers can continue to reserve a seat using the existing options.
 
Can I make a reservation and still use myki or tap and go?
 
If you would like to reserve a seat but then pay for their journey using tap and go or myki, you can be issued with a paper or eTicket that features the words ‘Tap&Go’.  
 
You will be asked to present your ‘Tap&Go’ paper or eTicket when you travel along with evidence of your payment via myki, bank card or smart device.
 
Bookings for this type of ticket must be made at a staffed station, premium Metro station, retail agent or by calling 1800 800 007.
 
Please note - this option is not available for bookings via the V/Line website.
 
Can I still pay for my train ticket in the usual way?
 
Yes, myki and tap and go payment is not replacing the current ticketing system. It is providing an additional payment option for those who would like to use it.
 
Can I tap and go with a Visa or Mastercard credit or debit card, smartphone or smartwatch if have a concession card?
 
No, this payment option is only available to full fare customers.
 
If I am travelling on a V/Line coach service that is connecting with a train, can I use myki or tap and go?
 
No, myki and tap and go payment is not available on V/Line coach services. If your journey includes both a coach and train, please keep paying for travel as you do now.