Bangalore Metro Fare Chart 2026 — Ticket Price & Smart Card Discount
Current Namma Metro fares for Bengaluru (Bangalore) range from ₹10 to ₹90, charged by the distance you travel. The same fare slabs apply to the Purple, Green and Yellow lines. Fares were last revised on 9 February 2025. Updated June 2026.
Quick Answer
- Minimum fare: ₹10 (up to 2 km).
- Maximum fare: ₹90 (above 25 km).
- How it's charged: by distance, in slabs — same on all lines.
- Smart card / QR discount: about 5% peak, 10% off-peak, Sundays & holidays.
Bangalore Metro Fare Chart by Distance
Token / QR single-journey fares. Smart card fares are roughly 5–10% lower (see below).
| Distance travelled | Token / QR fare |
|---|---|
| 0 – 2 km | ₹10 |
| 2 – 4 km | ₹20 |
| 4 – 6 km | ₹30 |
| 6 – 8 km | ₹40 |
| 8 – 10 km | ₹50 |
| 10 – 15 km | ₹60 |
| 15 – 20 km | ₹70 |
| 20 – 25 km | ₹80 |
| Above 25 km | ₹90 |
Fares are determined by BMRCL on a distance basis. The exact fare between two stations is shown by the journey planner & fare calculator.
Popular Route Fares (Approximate)
Typical token fares for common journeys. These are estimates — use the calculator for the exact amount.
| Route | Line(s) | Approx. token fare |
|---|---|---|
| MG Road → Indiranagar | Purple | ₹20 |
| Majestic → Mysore Road | Purple | ₹40 |
| Majestic → Whitefield | Purple | ₹90 |
| Majestic → Silk Institute | Green | ₹70 |
| RV Road → Electronic City | Yellow | ₹60 |
| Majestic → Electronic City | Green + Yellow | ₹70 |
Ways to Pay & Discounts
- Contactless Token: single-journey token bought at the station — the standard fare shown above.
- Smart Card (Varshik): rechargeable card that gives roughly 5% off at peak hours and 10% off off-peak, on Sundays and national holidays, plus faster entry/exit and auto top-up.
- QR-code ticket: buy via the official Namma Metro app or WhatsApp; priced similarly to smart-card fares.
- Group ticket: 10% discount for groups of 25 or more passengers travelling together.
Peak hours are roughly 8:00–11:00 AM and 5:00–8:00 PM on weekdays. Travelling outside these windows with a smart card gets you the larger discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum and maximum Bangalore Metro fare?
The minimum fare is ₹10 (up to 2 km) and the maximum is ₹90 (above 25 km). Fares are charged in distance-based slabs and were last revised on 9 February 2025.
How is the Bangalore Metro fare calculated?
Fares depend on the distance between your boarding and destination stations, divided into slabs from ₹10 to ₹90. The same fare applies across the Purple, Green and Yellow lines, including journeys that need an interchange.
How much discount do you get with a smart card?
Smart card and QR-ticket users get about 5% off during peak hours and around 10% off during off-peak hours, on Sundays and on national holidays, compared with token fares.
What are the ways to pay for Bangalore Metro?
You can use a single-journey token, a rechargeable smart card, a QR-code ticket (Namma Metro app or WhatsApp), or a group ticket for 25+ passengers. Smart cards and QR tickets are cheaper than tokens.
Is the Yellow Line fare different from the other lines?
No. The same ₹10–₹90 distance slabs apply on every line, including the Yellow Line to Electronic City. Your fare depends only on the distance travelled.
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Fares sourced from the official BMRCL fare revision of 9 February 2025. This is an independent resource and is not affiliated with BMRCL. Always confirm the current fare on the official BMRCL website before travelling.