Tokyo Subway Ticket vs Pasmo
Choose the cheaper, easier option for the way you will actually travel around Tokyo.
Tokyo Metro prices checked June 19, 2026
Pasmo is the flexible default. The Tokyo Subway Ticket wins only when your covered Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway rides are dense enough to beat the pass price.
Answer first
Which should you choose?
Match the option to your Tokyo days.
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Detailed comparison
Tokyo Subway Ticket vs Pasmo: the details
Answer first
Pasmo is the flexible default like Suica. Tokyo Subway Ticket only wins when covered Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway rides are dense enough to beat the pass price.
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Use the live Tokyo Subway Ticket calculator to compare the current 24, 48, and 72-hour pass prices against Suica or Pasmo pay-as-you-go fares for your exact Tokyo days.
Clear answer
Pasmo is the flexible choice. Tokyo Subway Ticket is the savings choice only when you will ride covered subway lines often enough.
Choose by network coverage
The pass can win when you stack multiple covered subway rides in a short sightseeing window. Pasmo is safer for mixed JR, private rail, bus, and occasional subway rides.
Example calculation
At ¥220 per ride, a ¥1,000 24-hour subway ticket needs about 5 rides to break even. Fewer rides favors Pasmo.
Current prices and source
Tokyo Metro lists the adult Tokyo Subway Ticket prices as ¥1,000 for 24 hours, ¥1,500 for 48 hours, and ¥2,000 for 72 hours. TripWorth last checked this official price source on June 19, 2026.
Use the calculator for planning, then verify the latest ticket rules on the Tokyo Metro official Tokyo Subway Ticket page before buying.
FAQ
Can tourists use Pasmo?
Availability can change, but the cost comparison is the same for any normal IC card.
Can I use both?
Yes. Use the pass for covered subway days and Pasmo for everything else.