Bengaluru Metro fare hike from Feb 9: Full list of revised ticket prices
The Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited has announced a fare increase for the city’s metro services, which will take effect from February 9, 2026. The move is part of an official process to keep the metro system financially stable and reliable for passengers.
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The Bengaluru Metro system will see a fare increase starting from February 9, 2026. The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited, or BMRCL, has confirmed this change. The increase will be 5% across all fare zones. This adjustment is part of an automatic yearly process that helps the metro stay financially healthy.
Passengers should expect the fare to go up by a small amount, ranging from one to five rupees depending on the zone. For shorter trips, the minimum fare will increase from ten to eleven rupees for journeys up to two kilometers. Longer trips, more than 25 kilometers, will see the maximum fare rise from ninety to ninety-five rupees. These changes apply to all ten fare zones, covering the entire 96.10 kilometers of the metro network.
This fare hike follows recommendations from the Fare Fixation Committee. It is designed to ensure the metro can continue to operate smoothly, providing good service to passengers. The increase helps cover rising costs and supports ongoing maintenance and operation of the system.
Even with the fare increase, certain discounts will remain available for regular users. Smart card and National Common Mobility Card users will continue to get discounts. During peak hours, they will receive a five percent discount. During non-peak hours, the discount will be ten percent. On Sundays and three designated national holidays, there will also be a ten percent discount. These discounts help make metro travel more affordable for regular commuters.
The fare revision applies to all parts of the network, ensuring the fare structure remains consistent across Bengaluru. The increase is limited to a maximum of five percent annually. This cap is in line with the guidelines of the Fare Fixation Committee, which aims to avoid large and sudden fare increases.
Despite rising operational and maintenance costs, which increased by about 10.20% in the financial year 2024–25 compared to the previous year, the fare hike is kept within the capped limit. This financial approach helps balance the need for sustainability with affordability for passengers.
When fares are increased, the new price will be rounded to the nearest rupee, especially if the increase exceeds fifty paise. This rounding makes ticket prices simple and easy to understand.
The main goal of the fare revision is to keep the Bengaluru Metro system sustainable and reliable. It ensures that the metro can continue to serve passengers well without sudden large fare jumps. The process is part of routine annual reviews to maintain service quality and financial health.
As of now, there are no official announcements about any fare changes beyond the 5% increase starting February 9, 2026. Passengers are advised to stay informed about further updates from BMRCL in the future. The fare increase is an important step to help the metro system keep running smoothly for the long term, while still providing affordable travel options to the people of Bengaluru.
