Pass recharging

The first 10,000 passes are free, but after that, the card issuance fee is Rs. 150 with an annual fee of Rs. 75. You can recharge your pass at Pune metro station counters, digital kiosks at metro stations, or online through the 'One Pune Card' customer portal.

Ticket validity

A return journey ticket is valid for the entire day. After purchasing a ticket, a commuter has 20 minutes to enter the departure station, and 90 minutes to exit at the destination station

Fare

The metro fares vary between ₹10 and ₹35, depending on the distance. For example, the fare from PCMC to Vanaz is ₹35, and the fare from PCMC to Ruby Hall Clinic is ₹30.

Lines

Two lines of the Pune metro are operational: the Purple Line and the Aqua Line.

Alcohol

Consumption of alcohol, intoxicating items, and smoking is strictly prohibited inside Maha Metro station premises.

Baggage

Bags in the form of bundles are not allowed on metro trains. The weight limit for baggage is 25 kg.

Contact

The Pune Metro Sahayog Kendra toll-free number is 18002705501.

What is the cost of a metro ticket for students in Pune?

The Pune Metro has a "One Pune Vidyarthi Pass" for students. The pass has a one-time fee of ₹150 and an annual fee of ₹75. When loading or topping up the card, there's a fee of 1.8% of the recharge value, not exceeding ₹12. Students also get a 30% discount on ticket fares on Saturdays and Sundays. For example, the ticket fare for a journey between Vanaz and Ruby Hall Clinic is ₹25, while the ticket fare between Civil Court and Pimpri Chinchwad Metro Station is ₹20.

What is the timing of Pune Metro?

The Pune Metro has different operating hours for different routes: PCMC to Phugewadi and Vanaz to Garware College: 8 AM to 9 PM, 13 hours Purple Line: 6 AM to 10 PM, 16 hours The Pune Metro is available every 30 minutes. The normal timings of metro services in Pune are 6 AM to 10 PM every day. The Pune Metro station is operational from 8 AM to 9 PM.

Which stations are part of Pune Metro Line 3?

The Pune Metro Line 3, also known as the Metropolitan Line, has 23 stations:

• Megapolis Circle
• Embassy Quadron Business Park
• Dohler
• Infosys Phase II
• Wipro Phase II
• Pall India
• Shivaji Chowk
• Hinjewadi
• Wakad Chowk
• Balewadi Stadium
• NICMAR

The Pune Metro Line 3 project is set to finish by March 2025. The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) has undertaken the development of the project on a public-private partnership at Rs 8,313 crore. The Union government has provided Rs 410 crore as part of the project's funding.

How to use Pune Metro card?

To use a Pune Metro card, you can:

• Tap the card at the source station's entry gate/validator
• Tap the card at the destination station's departure
• Scan the QR code available at the metro station
• Send a 'Hi' on the Pune Metro's Official WhatsApp number- 9420101990 for receiving the QR code-based WhatsApp ticket

You can recharge or top up your card at:

• Pune Metro station counters
• Digital kiosks at Metro stations
• Online through the 'One Pune Card' customer portal
• The minimum top up is Rs 50 and the maximum balance on the card is Rs 2,000.

What is the benefit of one Pune Metro card?

The One Pune Card has several benefits, including:

• 10% discount: Frequent commuters receive a 10% discount on metro tickets
• No long lines: Avoid long lines at the metro
• Offline wallet: Store money and pay quickly
• NCMC chip: Stored value functionality for contactless payments
• Accepted everywhere: Accepted online and in-store
• 30% discount: Students using the One Pune Vidyarthi Pass receive a 30% discount on all ticketing transactions
• Contactless transactions: Calculates fares based on entry and exit taps
• Maximum limit: The maximum limit per transaction is capped at ₹2,000
• Daily limit: Students can perform up to 20 such transactions daily