How to Pay
- Metro Smart Card
- QR ticket (official app and payment apps)
- Token (single journey)
💡 The Metro Smart Card takes 10% off every fare and lets you skip the token queue. Buy one at any station customer service counter and recharge it online.
Peak Hours
No peak surcharge. The same distance-based fare applies all day: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Shortest trips (1–2 stations) | ~₹11 | ~₹11 |
| Longest trips (e.g. Miyapur–LB Nagar) | ~₹69 | ~₹69 |
| Smart Card price for a ₹50 fare | ₹45 | ₹45 |
Payment Cards & Passes
Hyderabad Metro Smart Card
How to buy and use the Hyderabad Metro Smart Card: the 10% discount, recharge methods, refunds, and whether a Smart Card or QR ticket suits you better. Updated September 2026.
- 10% discount on every trip compared with a token.
- Tap-and-go entry on all three lines: Red, Blue and Green.
- No queue at the token counter, which saves real time at Ameerpet and HITEC City at rush hour.
Tips to Save Money
- Use the Hyderabad Metro Smart Card instead of buying a single-journey ticket every time. It's faster and usually cheaper.
- Travel off-peak: No peak surcharge. The same distance-based fare applies all day. 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 L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Limited, with HMRL 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 L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Limited, with HMRL official website.