Delhi Metro commuters, numbering over 3 million, will experience higher costs for short and long-distance travel starting today.
BY PC Bureau
New Delhi, August 25, 2025 – The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has announced a revision of metro fares across all lines, effective Monday, August 25, 2025. The fare hike affects both the normal lines and the Airport Express Line, with changes applicable on regular days as well as national holidays and Sundays.
The revised fare structure now varies based on distance traveled and the day of travel. For the normal metro, fares will range from Rs 11 to Rs 64, while on the Airport Express Line, fares will range from Rs 1 to Rs 5 per km, depending on distance.
Revised Fare Structure for Normal Metro Lines
| Distance (km) | Previous Fare (Normal Days) | Revised Fare (Normal Days) | Previous Fare (Holidays/Sundays) | Revised Fare (Holidays/Sundays) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–2 | Rs 10 | Rs 11 | Rs 10 | Rs 11 |
| 2–5 | Rs 20 | Rs 21 | Rs 10 | Rs 11 |
| 5–12 | Rs 30 | Rs 32 | Rs 20 | Rs 21 |
| 12–21 | Rs 40 | Rs 43 | Rs 30 | Rs 32 |
| 21–32 | Rs 50 | Rs 54 | Rs 40 | Rs 43 |
| Beyond 32 | Rs 60 | Rs 64 | Rs 50 | Rs 54 |
The Airport Express Line fares have also been revised, now ranging from Rs 1 to Rs 5 per km based on distance and day of travel.
The passenger fares of the Delhi Metro services have been revised with effect from today, that is, 25th August 2025 (Monday) onwards. The increase is minimal, ranging from ₹ 1 to ₹ 4 only depending on the distance of travel (upto ₹5 for the Airport Express Line). The new fare… pic.twitter.com/gOgOGmebxz
— Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (@OfficialDMRC) August 25, 2025
Delhi Metro serves as a lifeline for the capital, with over 3 million commuters traveling daily across the network, according to DMRC data. The fare revision is expected to impact daily commuters, particularly those traveling longer distances on weekdays.
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This is the first fare revision in eight years, with the last change implemented in 2017. The previous revision was carried out in two phases: the first phase on May 10, 2017, and the second on October 1, 2017. The current revision comes amid rising operational costs, inflation, and maintenance expenses for the expanding metro network.
A DMRC spokesperson stated, “The revised fare structure is aimed at maintaining the quality of services while balancing the operational costs. The fares are still among the lowest in the world for metro travel.”
Commuters are advised to check updated fare charts at metro stations or on the DMRC website before travel.
