We do not print fare amounts. Suburban fares are revised from time to time, and a stale number here would cost you money at the counter. This page explains how fares are worked out and where to check the current amount in ten seconds — which is worth more than a figure that might be a year out of date.
Your journey distance
Suburban fares are charged in distance slabs, so the distance is the first thing you need.
How suburban fares work
Tickets on the Pune–Lonavala line are unreserved second class by default, charged in distance slabs rather than per kilometre. First class is available at a considerably higher rate. Children under five travel free; between five and twelve a half ticket applies.
Where to check today's fare
- UTS on Mobile — enter the two stations and the exact fare appears before you pay. Fastest and most reliable.
- The fare chart at the booking window — every station displays one.
- The ATVM screen — select your destination and the machine shows the amount before it deducts from your smart card.
Season tickets (monthly pass)
A Monthly Season Ticket gives unlimited travel between one named pair of stations. As a rule of thumb it pays for itself at around eighteen single journeys a month, so any five-day-a-week commuter is better off with one. Quarterly, half-yearly and yearly passes work out progressively cheaper per month. Students are eligible for a substantial concession with a certificate from their institution.
Full guide to getting a monthly pass
The three ways to buy
| Method | Best for | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| UTS app | Most people | Paperless tickets must be bought outside the station geo-fence |
| ATVM | Peak-hour regulars | Needs a smart card; much faster than the queue |
| Booking counter | First passes, concessions | The only route for a first-issue season ticket |
IRCTC does not sell local train tickets — it handles reserved tickets only. See booking a local ticket online.
Travelling without a ticket
The penalty for travelling without a valid ticket on a suburban train is many times the fare, and ticket checking on this line is routine, particularly at Pune Junction, Chinchwad and Lonavala. On a route where a ticket costs less than a cup of tea, it is not a risk worth taking.