How to Pay
- Metro Smart Card
- Token (single-trip)
- UPI at machines
💡 The Metro Smart Card is available at all MEGA station counters, ₹50 deposit + minimum balance. Use UPI at ticket machines for quick top-ups.
Peak Hours
No peak surcharge, flat distance-based fares: trains are busiest during these hours. Fares do not change by time of day, but expect crowded carriages during rush hour.
Fare Table (INR)
| Distance | Off-Peak | Peak |
|---|---|---|
| 0–5 km | ₹10 | ₹10 |
| 5–12 km | ₹15 | ₹15 |
| 12–20 km | ₹20 | ₹20 |
| 20+ km | ₹25 | ₹25 |
Payment Cards & Passes
Ahmedabad Metro Smart Card
How to pay for the Ahmedabad Metro: Smart Card, token, and UPI payment at station machines.
- Faster boarding with contactless tap.
- Available at all MEGA metro stations.
- Refundable ₹50 deposit.
Tips to Save Money
- Use the Ahmedabad Metro Smart Card instead of buying a single-journey ticket every time. It's faster and usually cheaper.
- Travel off-peak: No peak surcharge, flat distance-based fares. Fares are lower and trains are less crowded outside these hours.
- Top up your Smart Card using UPI at any station machine. No cash is needed and credit is instant.
- Download the official app to calculate fares before travel and buy QR code tickets to avoid queues.
- For the airport journey, see the airport connection guide for fares and timings.
- Check the Metro-Link Express for Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad (MEGA) official website for any promotional passes or tourist cards that may offer unlimited travel for a fixed period.
- Plan journeys using the official app. Some operators offer digital tickets that are slightly cheaper than physical tokens.
Fares are indicative and subject to change. Always verify current fares at the Metro-Link Express for Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad (MEGA) official website.