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 July 2026.
2026 fare update: BMRCL announced a 5% fare hike effective February 2026, but suspended it following public protest. Current fares remain at 2025 levels (₹10–₹90). No new revision has been implemented as of July 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 fare calculator.
Station-to-Station Fares & Travel Times
Token fares and estimated journey times for popular metro routes. Travel times include station stops; add ~5 minutes for interchange transfers. Use the fare calculator for exact amounts.
Purple Line Routes
| Route | Stations | ~Time | Token fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| MG Road → Indiranagar | 2 | ~5 min | ₹20 |
| Majestic → MG Road | 3 | ~8 min | ₹20 |
| Majestic → Indiranagar | 5 | ~12 min | ₹30 |
| Majestic → Mysore Road | 6 | ~15 min | ₹40 |
| Majestic → Baiyyappanahalli | 8 | ~20 min | ₹50 |
| Majestic → Kengeri | 12 | ~30 min | ₹60 |
| Majestic → Whitefield | 23 | ~55 min | ₹90 |
| Whitefield → Challaghatta | 37 | ~90 min | ₹90 |
Green Line Routes
| Route | Stations | ~Time | Token fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Majestic → Rajajinagar | 4 | ~10 min | ₹20 |
| Majestic → Yeshwanthpur | 6 | ~15 min | ₹30 |
| Majestic → Banashankari | 8 | ~20 min | ₹40 |
| Majestic → Nagasandra | 13 | ~32 min | ₹60 |
| Majestic → Silk Institute | 15 | ~38 min | ₹70 |
| Nagasandra → Silk Institute | 28 | ~70 min | ₹90 |
Yellow Line Routes
| Route | Stations | ~Time | Token fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| RV Road → BTM Layout | 3 | ~8 min | ₹20 |
| RV Road → Central Silk Board | 4 | ~10 min | ₹30 |
| RV Road → Electronic City | 11 | ~28 min | ₹60 |
| RV Road → Bommasandra | 15 | ~38 min | ₹70 |
Interchange Routes (cross-line journeys)
These routes require changing trains at an interchange station. Allow ~5 extra minutes for the transfer.
| Route | Change at | ~Time | Token fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Majestic → Electronic City | RV Road | ~50 min | ₹70 |
| Indiranagar → Banashankari | Majestic | ~40 min | ₹70 |
| Whitefield → Yeshwanthpur | Majestic | ~75 min | ₹90 |
| Indiranagar → Electronic City | Majestic + RV Road | ~60 min | ₹80 |
| Yeshwanthpur → Bommasandra | RV Road | ~60 min | ₹80 |
| Whitefield → Electronic City | Majestic + RV Road | ~85 min | ₹90 |
Travel times are approximate and based on typical train speeds (~2.5 min per station). Actual times may vary during peak hours. Interchange stations: Majestic (Purple ↔ Green), RV Road (Green ↔ Yellow). For exact fares, use the fare calculator.
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 Bangalore Metro 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 Purple and Green 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.
What is the metro fare from Majestic to Electronic City?
The fare from Majestic to Electronic City is approximately ₹70 (token). Travel on the Green Line to RV Road, then change to the Yellow Line. The journey covers about 18 stations and takes around 50 minutes including the interchange.
How long does the metro take from Whitefield to Majestic?
The metro from Whitefield to Majestic takes approximately 55 minutes. It is a direct ride on the Purple Line covering 23 stations. The token fare is ₹90. Smart card holders save 5–10% depending on the time of day.
Was there a Bangalore Metro fare hike in 2026?
BMRCL announced a 5% fare hike effective 9 February 2026, but suspended it following public protests. Current Namma Metro fares remain at the levels set by the February 2025 revision — ₹10 to ₹90 by distance — and no new revision has been implemented as of July 2026.
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Fares reflect the BMRCL revision of 9 February 2025. A 5% hike announced in February 2026 was suspended; current fares remain at 2025 levels. This is an independent resource and is not affiliated with BMRCL. Always confirm the current fare on the official BMRCL website before travelling. Sources: Republic World, GoodReturns.