Jaipur Metro Smart Card Guide 2026

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 ₹30 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 machine each time
Initial cost	₹50	Journey cost only
Works on all lines	✓ Yes	✓ Yes
Best for	Anyone staying 2+ days	Single one-off journey

Tips for Jaipur Metro Visitors

The Smart Card pays for itself after just a few journeys — always recommended over tokens.
Use the Jaipur app or UPI at station machines for instant top-ups.
Keep your card balance above the minimum before peak-hour travel to avoid delays.
The Smart Card works for the airport connection — check the airport 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.

Source: Jaipur Metro Rail Corporation (JMRC). Fares and card terms subject to change — verify before travel.