The Harbour City. Plan metro, train and bus journeys with offline maps, ticket advice and live departures when connected.
Navigate Sydney with CityNav →Sydney's Opal card covers trains, buses, ferries and light rail across the city. The iconic Opera House and Harbour Bridge are minutes from Circular Quay, a major multi-modal transit hub.
Best pass for tourists: Opal card (auto-capped daily fares)
Sydney has 9 public transit lines, including 1 metro/subway line. CityNav provides downloaded route and station information for offline planning, with live service updates available when connected.
+ 14 more stations supported in CityNav
Sydney has 9 transit lines covering trains, buses and metro routes across the city. CityNav shows real-time departure times at every station when connected, while downloaded timetables keep core planning available offline.
1 line — tap any station in CityNav for real-time arrivals
8 lines — downloaded timetables included; live updates need a connection
Bus routes across Sydney — plan your journey before you board
From iconic landmarks to hidden local gems, Sydney has something for every type of traveller. CityNav gives you AR walking directions and step-by-step transit routes to any attraction — no map-reading required.
AR walking directions via CityNav
AR walking directions via CityNav
AR walking directions via CityNav
AR walking directions via CityNav
Choosing a navigation app for sightseeing? Read our transparent CityNav vs Google Maps comparison, including the features each app does better.
Read the best places to visit in Sydney →Get real-time turn-by-turn directions, AR walking navigation, offline transit maps and SOS emergency alerts — all designed for tourists exploring Sydney.
Open CityNav — Free →Landing soon? These guides compare every way to get from the airport into Sydney — trains, buses and taxis with prices, times and luggage tips.
✈️ Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)All transport options to central Sydney — comparedEmergency numbers, hospital info, common tourist scams and key local phrases for Sydney — core safety guidance is available offline in the CityNav app; current updates require a connection.
Open Sydney Safety Centre →Download CityNav before you fly to keep Sydney's core transit maps, scheduled timetables and safety guidance available offline. Live departures, disruption updates, AI responses, nearby places, bookings, location sharing and SOS transmission require an internet connection.
Sydney's Opal card applies an automatic daily cap of AU$17.80 on weekdays and just AU$8.90 on weekends. Once you hit the cap, all further travel that day is free — no need to track individual fares or buy separate day passes.
Yes — the Airport Link connects both the international and domestic terminals to Central Station in about 13 minutes, running every 10 minutes. Note that Sydney Airport stations charge a station access fee on top of your standard Opal fare.
Yes — the Opal card covers Sydney Trains, Metro, buses, light rail, and Harbour ferries including the Circular Quay to Manly route. The Manly Ferry is one of Sydney's most scenic journeys and a great way to see the Opera House and Harbour Bridge from the water.