PCMC to Swargate Pune Metro: Ticket Price, Route & Travel Guide
Traveling between Pimpri-Chinchwad and the heart of Pune used to mean braving endless traffic jams on the Old Pune–Mumbai Highway and around Shivaji Nagar. With the complete operational stretch of Pune Metro’s Purple Line (Line 1) connecting PCMC Bhavan to Swargate, your daily commute is now faster, cheaper, and completely stress-free.
Ticket Price: PCMC to Swargate
A one-way metro ride from PCMC Bhavan directly to Swargate costs:
Standard Ticket Fare: ₹30 (Paper QR / Mobile QR ticket)
Maha Metro / Pune Metro Card: ~₹27 (Standard 10% discount applies when using rechargeable transit cards)
Weekend / Student Concessions: Special weekend discounts and student passes can further lower the fare by 10% to 30% depending on active Pune Metro schemes.
Journey Overview & Quick Facts
| Parameter | Details |
| Line / Corridor | Purple Line (Line 1) |
| Start Station | PCMC Bhavan (Elevated) |
| Destination Station | Swargate (Underground) |
| Total Distance | ~16 km |
| Total Stations | 14 stations |
| Interchanges | 0 (Direct route — no train change needed) |
| Estimated Travel Time | ~30 to 35 minutes |
| Train Frequency | Every 7 to 10 minutes (Peak / Non-peak hours) |
| Operating Hours | 06:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
Station-by-Station Route
You board at PCMC Bhavan and stay on the same train until the final underground station at Swargate:
PCMC Bhavan
Sant Tukaram Nagar
Bhosari (Nashik Phata)
Kasarwadi
Phugewadi
Dapodi
Bopodi
Khadki
Range Hills
Shivajinagar
Civil Court (Interchange hub for Aqua Line)
Kasba Peth (Budhwar Peth)
Mandai
Swargate
Why Take the Metro Over Road Travel?
Budget Savings: An auto-rickshaw or app-based cab on this stretch typically costs anywhere from ₹200 to ₹350, whereas the metro gets you there for just ₹30.
Time Certainty: Road travel during peak office hours easily takes 60 to 90 minutes. The metro guarantees a smooth, air-conditioned run in under 35 minutes.
Seamless Connectivity: Swargate Metro Station connects straight into the MSRTC ST Stand and major PMPML bus terminals, making onwards transit across Maharashtra effortless.
How to Book Your Ticket
Ticket Counters & TVMs: Buy paper QR tickets via cash, UPI, or card at the station entrance.
WhatsApp Ticketing: Send a "Hi" to the official Pune Metro WhatsApp number (
+91 94201 01990) to purchase and download your QR ticket on your phone.Official Mobile App: Use the Pune Metro (Official) app available on iOS and Android to book tickets and manage smart cards.