The fare paid to ride a train; the ticket price or the amount charged on an IC card for train travel.
東京までの電車賃はいくらですか。
How much is the train fare to Tokyo?
財布を忘れて電車賃が払えず、駅で困った。
I forgot my wallet and couldn't pay the train fare; I was stuck at the station.
通勤のため定期を買うと電車賃が安くなることが多い。
Buying a commuter pass often reduces the train fare for commuting.