Ticketing
Ticketing
Fare Information
Hyderabad Metro Rail offers a variety of ticketing options for a smooth and convenient travel experience. All tickets are valid for one business day from the date of purchase. Choose from the following ticket types:
- Paper QR Ticket
- Smart Card
- Digital QR Ticket
- Token
Single Journey Ticket (SJT)
Travel from your origin station to your destination station with a Single Journey Ticket.
Return Journey Ticket (RJT)
Enjoy two trips with a Return Journey Ticket, allowing you to travel to and from the same origin and destination stations.
Paper QR Ticket
- A printed ticket with a unique QR code for single-journey travel.
- Purchase from ticket counters at any station.
- Valid for the origin and destination stations mentioned on the ticket.
- Scan at entry and exit gates; avoid folding or damaging the ticket.
- Refunds are available only if unused at the entry gate.
Smart Card
A Contactless Smart Card (CSC) functions as a virtual wallet, ensuring seamless travel. Available at any metro station for ₹100 (non-refundable). Recharge offline (station counters) or online (PhonePe, Paytm, T-Savaari).
Recharge Details
- Offline: ₹50 - ₹3,000 in multiples of ₹50.
- Online: ₹100 - ₹3,000 in multiples of ₹100. Amount reflects within 2 hours after tapping at entry gates.
Defective Cards:
- Replace defective cards at ticket counters; the balance is transferred to a new card immediately.
- Provide necessary details and submit the old card for replacement.
Lost or Damaged Cards:
- Replace lost or damaged cards at station counters by providing ID proof and card details.
- New cards are issued with the available balance, subject to a ₹100 non-refundable replacement fee.
Digital QR Ticket
- A paperless, electronic ticket accessible via popular apps.
- Book tickets through Phone Pe, Paytm, Rapido, T-Savaari, or WhatsApp by scanning QR codes available at stations.
- Valid for the origin and destination stations mentioned in the ticket, for the day of purchase.
- Choose between Single Journey or Return Journey Tickets.
How to recharge Hyderabad Metro Rail smart card
- For more details about the online recharge process, please contact station staff or call us at +91 40 - 2333 2555.
- It is recommended to tap your smart card at the entry gates between 20 minutes to 2 hours from the time of online recharge. Please call +91 40 - 2333 2555 in case of any assistance.
- Online recharge amount gets added on the card before you start your journey and not when you exit the system.
- You are required to Tap at the entry gates on any of the stations within 15 days from the date of recharge, failing which it moves to refund cycle.
- It is recommended to recharge a day before the balance reaches the minimum to avoid any last-minute inconveniences.
Token
- A Token is a coin-shaped travel medium embedded with a media chip for one-time travel.
- Purchase from ticket counters at any station.
Valid only for the stations mentioned on the token. - Under-travel is allowed without penalty, but over-travel attracts penalties as per the Penalty Charter.
- Tap at the entry gate and drop at the exit gate to complete your journey.
- Refunds are available only if the token has not been used at the entry gate.
