Comparison guide
Choose by coverage and ride count
Answer first
Suica is the flexible default. Tokyo Subway Ticket only beats Suica when your itinerary has enough covered subway rides inside the pass window.
Interactive calculator
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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
Suica is better for flexibility. Tokyo Subway Ticket is better only when you expect enough Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway rides to beat the pass price.
Choose by route mix
Choose the Subway Ticket for dense sightseeing days when most planned rides use covered subway lines. Choose Suica for JR lines, private rail, buses, airport trains, convenience stores, or mixed routes.
Example calculation
If 10 covered subway rides cost about ¥2,200 with Suica, a 72-hour subway ticket at ¥2,000 can be slightly cheaper. If only 7 rides are covered, Suica is usually simpler.
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
Does Suica discount fares?
Treat Suica as pay-as-you-go convenience rather than a discount pass; it usually does not discount regular rides.
Can I use Tokyo Subway Ticket on JR Yamanote Line?
No.