How to pay for the Jaipur Metro: Smart Card and token options for India's Pink City metro.
How to Get the Jaipur Metro Smart Card
Buy at any JMRC station customer care counter. ₹50 deposit + minimum balance. Top up at station machines via UPI or cash.
Jaipur Metro Smart Card Benefits
- Small discount vs token price.
- Faster boarding.
- Refundable ₹50 deposit.
- Works on the full Pink Line.
Fare Reference (INR)
Payment methods: Jaipur Metro Smart Card · Token (single-trip) · UPI at machines.
💡 With only 11 stations and a short 12 km line, fares are very low, maximum ₹20 for any journey. The Smart Card (₹50 deposit) gives a small discount and is faster to use.
| Journey | Off-Peak (INR) | Peak (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| 0–4 km | ₹10 | ₹10 |
| 4–8 km | ₹15 | ₹15 |
| 8+ km | ₹20 | ₹20 |
Peak hours: No peak surcharge.
Jaipur Metro Smart Card vs Single-Journey Ticket
| Jaipur Metro Smart Card | Single-Journey Token / Ticket | |
|---|---|---|
| Fare benefit | Small discount vs token price. | Standard full fare |
| Queue time | Tap and go, no queue | Buy at a machine each time |
| Initial cost | ₹50 | Journey cost only |
| Best for | Frequent riders | A single one-off journey |
Tips for Using the Jaipur Metro Smart Card
- Tap in and tap out with the same card at every gate. The fare is worked out when you exit.
- Top up before you travel, through the official Jaipur Metro app or website where available, or at station machines using UPI.
- If you ride most days, the card pays for itself quickly. For a short visit, a QR ticket on your phone may be simpler.
- Travelling to or from the airport? See the airport transfer guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Jaipur Metro token a coin or card?
JMRC uses a token card system, a flat plastic QR or chip token. Tap at entry, deposit at exit.
Can I recharge with UPI?
Yes, ticket machines at JMRC stations accept UPI payments for token purchase and Smart Card top-up.
See also: Jaipur Metro ticket prices · Airport connection · Full Jaipur Metro guide
Source: Jaipur Metro Rail Corporation (JMRC). Fares and card terms change from time to time, so verify before travel.