Use PASMO for mixed transport
Pay as you go when your itinerary combines subways with JR, private rail, buses or occasional rides. PASMO also supports participating shops.
Tokyo ticket choice
Tokyo Subway Ticket or PASMO?
PASMO pays each fare and works across many participating rail and bus networks. The Tokyo Subway Ticket gives unlimited Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway rides for 24, 48 or 72 hours, so compare only the covered rides inside that window.
Choose by use
Pick the product that matches your routes
Check the Tokyo Subway Ticket for covered hours
Compare the ticket when most paid rides during one 24-, 48- or 72-hour window are on Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway.
Product boundary
PASMO and the Subway Ticket do different jobs
PASMOStored value; each eligible ride deducts its fare
Subway TicketUnlimited Tokyo Metro + Toei Subway rides for the selected time
Separate travelJR, private rail and buses are not covered by the Subway Ticket
PASMO card type and availability can affect where and how you obtain it. That does not change this fare comparison.
Current conditions
Check both products before paying
Tokyo Subway Ticket prices and eligibility · Official site →PASMO types, availability and use · Official site →
Conditions reviewed August 22, 2026.
Before you travel
Check regular fares and uncovered trips
Can I use PASMO for Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway rides?
Yes. PASMO can pay the regular fare for those rides, but it does not turn them into unlimited travel.
Can I carry PASMO and a Tokyo Subway Ticket together?
Yes. Use the Tokyo Subway Ticket for covered rides during its valid hours and PASMO for separate JR, private-rail or bus trips.