Chennai Metro Train Fare Structure From 22-02-2025
Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Thiru. Edappadi K. Palaniswami has announced Reduction of Chennai Metro Train Fare From 22.02.2025 (Monday)
| Distance in Kilo Meter | New Fare From 22-02-2025 | Old Fare | |
| Up to 0-2 KM | Rs. 10 | Rs. 10 | |
| Up to 2-5 KM | Rs.20 | Rs. 20 | |
| Up to 5-12 KM | Rs.30 | Up to 4-6 KM | Rs.30 |
| Up to 6-12 KM | Rs.40 | ||
| Up to 12-21 KM | Rs.40 | Up to 12-18KM | Rs.50 |
| Up to 21-32 KM | Rs.50 | Up to 18-24 KM | Rs.60 |
| Above 24 KM | Rs.70 | ||
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
Chennai Metro Train Fare Chart From 22st Feb 2025 PDF Download – Click Here
Here’s the up‑to‑date fare structure for Chennai Metro from February 22, 2025, in effect throughout 2025:
Contents
🎟️ Fare Structure (Single Journey Tokens & Digital Tickets)
| Distance Travelled | Fare (₹) |
|---|---|
| Up to 2 km | 10 |
| 20 | |
| 30 | |
| 40 | |
| Above ~21 km (phase‑I/II lines) | 50 |
For most trips, fares are capped at ₹50. However, extended routes (like the airport line or upcoming Phase II corridors) may have fares up to ₹60
💳 Discounts & Ticket Options
- 20% discount when using Singara Chennai Card (NCM C / SBI Metro Card), or booking via the CMRL app (QR tickets)
- 50% discount on single‑journey tickets (not passes) when travelling on Sundays and public holidays
- Tourist day pass provides unlimited rides for ₹100 (covers 54 km up to Wimco Nagar), valid even on extension lines
- Monthly pass costs ₹2,500 and similarly covers extension routes up to Wimco Nagar
🕒 Operating Hours (2025 Service Hours)
- Monday–Saturday: ~5:00 AM to ~11:00 PM
- Sunday / Holidays: Similar, occasional slight variation (e.g. closes around 11:10 PM)
💡 Ticket Types & Usage
- Single Journey Tokens: Purchase at station counters or kiosks (cash, UPI, or card)
- QR Tickets: Via CMRL app or WhatsApp-based booking, scanned at gates—digital only, eligible for discounts
- Singara Chennai Card (NCMC):
- Prepaid contactless smart card usable across Metro and MTC buses
- Not yet valid for suburban rail (coming soon)
- Issued free at metro stations or MTC depots, activated immediately if issued by Metro
Traditional stored‑value cards have been phased out starting April 2025 in favor of NCMC cards
🧾 Sample Fare Examples
- Cash single-journey token for 6 km: ₹30
- With Singara Chennai Card or QR: ₹24
- On Sunday (same trip): ₹15 (i.e. 50% off ₹30)
- Tourist unlimited rides up to Wimco Nagar: ₹100 for the day
- Monthly pass: ₹2,500 covering full Phase‑I + Washermenpet–Wimco Nagar extension
✅ Summary
- Regular fares from ₹10 to ₹50 (maximum), with some longer routes capped at ₹60
- Discounted fares (~20%) via QR booking or Singara Chennai smart cards
- Extra 50% discount on public holidays/Sundays for single journeys
- Tourists and frequent riders can benefit from day/30‑day passes
Need help calculating the fare between two specific stations, or choosing between cash, QR, or smart card options? Just tell me the starting and ending stations—I can compute the exact cost for you!