Metro Fares Compared: Indore, Bhopal, Patna and Namo Bharat
Short answer: The cheapest ride is Rs 10 in Indore, by the Indore guide's approximate slabs, and Rs 15 in Patna, Rs 20 in Bhopal and Rs 20 on Namo Bharat. The most expensive single ride is Rs 210 in Standard class on Namo Bharat, from Sarai Kale Khan to Modipuram. Only Bhopal and Namo Bharat fares come from an official matrix.
Key facts
| City | Lowest | Highest | Source type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indore | Rs 10 | Rs 60 | Approximate slabs; official revised chart awaited |
| Bhopal | Rs 20 | Rs 40 | Official MPMRCL fare matrix (August 2026) |
| Patna | Rs 15 | Rs 30 | News reports; no official chart read |
| Meerut and Namo Bharat | Rs 20 | Rs 210 Standard, Rs 250 Premium | Official NCRTC station-pair matrix |
How are the fares set in each city?
Bhopal charges by the number of stations. Rs 20 covers one or two stations, Rs 30 covers three to five and Rs 40 covers six or seven, which is the whole line.
Patna's reported fares follow distance: Rs 15 up to 3 km and Rs 30 for 3 to 6 km. Indore's guide uses approximate slabs by number of stops, from Rs 10 for one or two stops up to Rs 60 for 18 or more. The final slab only applies once the whole loop is open.
Namo Bharat is different. NCRTC publishes a fare for every pair of stations and two classes, Standard and Premium. Premium exists only on Namo Bharat trains.
What do typical Namo Bharat journeys cost?
| Journey | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Sarai Kale Khan to Anand Vihar | Rs 50 | Rs 60 |
| Sarai Kale Khan to Ghaziabad | Rs 80 | Rs 95 |
| Sarai Kale Khan to Meerut South | Rs 160 | Rs 190 |
| Sarai Kale Khan to Modipuram | Rs 210 | Rs 250 |
| Meerut South to Modipuram | Rs 60 | Rs 70 |
Fares before the line opened were reported differently in the press, so we use only the official matrix. It was read on 12 November 2026.
Can I compare these fares fairly?
Not per kilometre, because we do not have a sourced distance for every pair. A better way is to compare what a typical journey in each city costs. An end-to-end trip is Rs 40 in Bhopal and Rs 30 in Patna by the figures above. The Namo Bharat line is about 82 km long and its fares reflect that regional distance.
What is still missing?
- Indore: the revised official fare chart.
- Patna: an official fare chart, smart-card price and any discounts.
- Meerut and Namo Bharat: concessions, passes and group tickets are not published on the portal.
Check the exact fare for your pair in the city guide: Indore guide, Bhopal guide, Patna guide or Meerut guide.
How should I budget for a month of commuting?
Use the fare for your own pair of stations rather than the range. In Bhopal and Patna the fare depends on a small number of slabs, so a daily return trip is easy to count. On Namo Bharat the pair matters a great deal, so look up your exact stations. The Standard fare from Meerut South to Modipuram is Rs 60, while Sarai Kale Khan to Modipuram is Rs 210.
Do not budget from a news report alone. If a fare is described as reported or approximate in our guides, treat it as a guide until the operator publishes a chart.
Sources and last check
- MPMRCL (mpmetrorail.com): official timetable PDFs and fare matrix for Bhopal, announcements for Indore.
- NCRTC Namo Bharat portal (namobharat.ncrtc.in): stations, station-pair fares and hours. Read on 12 November 2026.
- NewKerala, 2 July 2026: Patna open section, trips and fares.
Last reviewed: 12 November 2026. We update this page when an operator announces a change. See how we check facts. Found a mistake? Tell us.
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