Chennai Metro Rail Tourist Card | Chennai Metro Tourist Card
Chennai Metro Rail Tourist Card
| Tourist Card | |
| Description Cost | Features |
| 1 Day | Rs.100/- (Fare) + Rs.50/- (Refundable Deposit) on surrender of card. |
| 30 days | Rs. 2500/- (Fare) + Rs. 50/- (Refundable Deposit) on surrender of card |
| Special features | Unlimited rides & Can be purchased on all days
1 Day Tourist Card is Valid for one day only. 30 Days Tourist Card is valid for 30 days from the date of purchase & start to use. |
For More Information Click the Below Link:
- Chennai Metro Rail Fare Chart
- Chennai Metro Rail Timings Table
- Chennai Metro Rail Tourist Card
- Chennai Metro Rail Monthly Pass Fare
- Chennai Metro Trip Card Details
Here’s the official Chennai Metro Rail Tourist Card — the simplest way to enjoy unlimited travel without needing separate passes or tokens:
Contents
🎟️ Tourist Card Types & Features
According to CMRL (Chennai Metro Rail Limited):
- 1‑Day Tourist Card
- Price: ₹100 (includes ₹50 travel fare + ₹50 refundable deposit)
- Offers unlimited rides for one day on the Metro
- 30‑Days Tourist Card (Monthly Pass)
- Price: ₹2,500 (₹2,450 travel value + ₹50 refundable deposit)
- Valid for 30 consecutive days of unlimited travel
✅ Eligibility & Purchase
- No ID proof required — purchase any day while not expired.
- Available at any Chennai Metro station ticket counter
💳 Pricing Comparison
| Pass Type | Validity | Total Cost | Refundable Deposit | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1‑Day Tourist | 1 day | ₹100 | ₹50 | Tourists or multiple rides |
| 30‑Days Tourist | 30 days | ₹2,500 | ₹50 | Frequent Metro commuters |
- For frequent riders, the 30‑days unlimited card offers significant savings compared to paying ₹10–₹50 per trip via tokens or cards.
⚠️ Important Notes
- As of February 2025, CMRL may have stopped issuing Tourist Cards (both types) owing to reported misuse across unfinished passes
- Despite this, the official CMRL documents still list Tourist Cards under the fare and pass structure — check at counters if still available.
🧾 Additional Travel Options
- Singara Chennai Card (NCMC)
- Rechargeable prepaid card accepted on Metro and MTC buses.
- Offers 20% fare discount on each ride but does not offer unlimited access.
- Physical card from CMRL station (preferred) or from MTC depots. Limited support on online top-up and balance update tools have been reported.
- Trip Cards
- Discounts for repeated travel between a fixed set of stations.
⛳ Final Takeaways
- Tourist Cards provide great value if you travel multiple times in a day (for 1‑day) or month (for 30‑day).
- Due to recent system revisions, availability of these cards may be limited—confirm availability at the counter.
- For long-term use with discount per ride, the Singara Chennai Card (NCMC) is a viable alternative.
Would you like help:
- Locating the nearest metro station where Tourist Cards may still be issued?
- Comparing cost between different pass/ticket types based on typical trips?
- Using or recharging a Singara Chennai Card rather than a Tourist Card?