The Hyderabad Metro is a rapid transit system developed to provide connectivity to the city. It is the third longest operational metro network after the Delhi Metro and Bangalore Metro network. In 2017, a 30-km section connecting Miyapur and Nagole was inaugurated on November 28, 2017. Hyderabad Metro has three fully operational lines and one under-construction line. The project is being developed in two phases at a cost of Rs 18,114 crore.
The Union Urban Development Ministry approved the Hyderabad Metro in 2003, asking the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to help with the initial planning. Nearly two decades later, the Hyderabad Metro carries nearly five lakh passengers every day.
The Hyderabad Metro is currently witnessing expansion under Phase 2 and Phase 3. Once completed, the Hyderabad Metro will have a total length of about 115 km, providing connectivity to key areas, including the international airport, IT hubs, commercial areas, and educational hubs in the city. In 2023, the Telangana government approved Rs 60,000 crore budget for the Hyderabad Metro expansion.
In this article, we share details about the Hyderabad metro route, stations and Hyd metro map.
Hyderabad Metro: Quick facts
| Operator: | L&T |
| Owner: | Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMRL) |
| Estimated cost: | Rs 18,114 crore |
| Number of metro lines: | 3 fully operational and 1 under-construction |
| Line number: |
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| Total stations: | 59 |
| Fare: | Rs 10-60 |
| Timing: | 6 AM to 11 PM |
| Average speed: | 35 to 40 kmph |
This is the largest metro project developed on a public-private partnership.
Hyderabad Metro route map
(Source: ltmetro)
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Hyderabad Metro operational corridors
With three operational corridors, i.e., Blue Line, Red Line and Green Line, the metro network covers the most crucial transport nodes in the city.
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Hyderabad Airport Metro line to be extended up to Mindspace junction
The Hyderabad Airport Metro Limited will extend the current Blue Line from Nagole till Mindspace Junction. Mindspace Junction is a proposed multi-level station, about 800 metre from the Raidurg Terminal Station. “The new multi-level station, which will be named later, will have a common concourse with a non-ticketing and ticketing area, followed by the Airport Metro station and on the top most tier will be the extended Blue Line Raidurg terminal station,” Hyderabad Airport Metro Limited MD NVS Reddy. The proposed Airport corridor project of Hyderabad metro will be completed in 3 years. Meanwhile, work is underway to complete Phase-1 pending work. There are plans to expand metro rail services to the Ramoji Rao Film City and other areas of the city.
Hyderabad Metro Blue Line
Distance covered: 27 km
Stations: 23
Interchange stations: 2
- Ameerpet (Red Line)
- Parade Ground (Green Line)
Blue Line station list
- Nagole
- Uppal
- Stadium
- NGRI
- Habsiguda
- Tarnaka
- Mettuguda
- Secunderabad East
- JBS Parade Ground
- Paradise
- Rasoolpura
- Prakash Nagar
- Begumpet
- Ameerpet
- Madhura Nagar
- Yousufguda
- Jubilee Hills Road No 5
- Jubilee Hills Check Post
- Peddamma Temple
- Madhapur
- Durgam Cheruvu
- HITEC City
- Raidurg
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Hyderabad Metro Red Line
Distance covered: 29 km
Stations: 27
Red line station list
- Miyapur
- JNTU College
- KPHB Colony
- Kukatpally
- Balanagar
- Moosapet
- Bharatnagar
- Erragadda
- ESI Hospital
- SR Nagar
- Ameerpet
- Punjagutta
- Irrum Manzil
- Khairatabad
- Lakdi Ka Pul
- Assembly
- Nampally
- Gandhi Bhavan
- Osmania Medical College
- MG Bus Station
- Malakpet
- New Market
- Musarambagh
- Dilsukhnagar
- Chaitanyapuri
- Victoria Memorial
- LB Nagar
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Hyderabad Metro Green Line
Distance covered: 15 km
Stations: 9
Interchange stations: 2
- Parade Ground (Blue Line)
- MG Bus Station (Red Line)
Green line station list
- JBS Parade Ground
- Secunderabad West
- Gandhi Hospital
- Musheerabad
- RTC Cross Roads
- Chikkadpally
- Narayanguda
- Sultan Bazaar
- MG Bus Station
(Yet to be operational)
- Salarjung Museum
- Charminar
- Shalibanda
- Shamsher Gunj
- Jungametta
- Falaknuma
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Interchange stations on Hyderabad Metro network
- Ameerpet metro station: This metro station, located in a bustling residential neighbourhood of northwestern Hyderabad, will provide interconnectivity between Red line and Blue line.
- Parade Ground metro station: This metro station is located on the Blue Line of the Hyderabad Metro and offers connectivity with the Green line.
- MGBS metro station: The Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station is an interchange station between the Red Line and Green Line.
Hyderabad Metro fare
| Distance covered (km) | Fare (Rs) |
| 0-2 | 10 |
| 2-4 | 15 |
| 4-6 | 25 |
| 6-8 | 30 |
| 8-10 | 35 |
| 10-14 | 40 |
| 14-18 | 45 |
| 18-22 | 50 |
| 22-26 | 55 |
| More than 26 | 60 |
Fares on the Hyderabad Metro route vary from Rs 10 to Rs 60, depending on the distance covered. For a detailed fare chart, click here.
Metro ticketing system
The Hyderabad Metro has adopted ticketing methods such as:
- Contactless Smart Token (CST): This includes a pre-paid fare mode for travelling. A commuter can purchase either a one-way ticket or a return trip ticket. This mode of ticketing is suitable for non-frequent travellers.
- Contactless Smart Card (CSC): Smart cards are available, which include monetary (e-Purse) and non-monetary (pass) or a combination of both. The fare is automatically deducted from the stored value on the card when entering the station from the ticket gate. One can buy a smart card for a minimum of Rs 100 and recharge it in multiples of Rs 50. In case of a damaged or lost smart card, one must get a new card. The balance can be transferred to the new one, except for offer cards.
How to recharge smart cards?
Smart cards can be recharged through different payment modes such as GooglePay, PhonePe, TSavaari, Rapido, cash, debit card, etc.
Note: For convenience, passengers should recharge the smart card a day before the balance reaches a minimum amount. The online recharge amount gets added to the card before the start of the ride and not when the passenger exits the system.
How to use smart cards?
- Tap the smart card at the entry gate/TVM/ AVM within 20 minutess to 2 hours of online recharge.
- Tap at the entry gate or TVMs within 15 days from the recharge date. Otherwise, it will move to the refund cycle.
Google Wallets
Hyderabad metro commuters can use the Rich Communication Services (RCS) and Google Wallets. E-tickets can be booked and saved in Google Wallets, which can be used across multiple channels.
How to use the service?
- Type ‘Hi’ via RCS messages on Google Message to the official handle of Hyderabad Metro
- Choose the destination, source and ticket type
- Complete the payment for the fare using UPI payment option
Automatic fare collection
Automated Fare Collection System has been implemented on the Hyderabad Metro based on no contact fare media technology. Passengers with a valid ticket can enter/exit the ticketing counter at both the entry and destination stations.
Hyderabad Metro timing
Trains on all Hyderabad Metro lines operate between 6 AM and 11.15 PM.
- First train starts at: 6 AM
- Last train starts at: 10:15
- Last train terminates at: 11:15 PM
Train frequency
- Peak hours: 7 minutes
- Non-peak hours: 8 minutes
Time taken to complete metro route
- Red line (Miyapur to LB Nagar): 52 minutes
- Blue line (Nagole to Raidurg): 53 minutes
- Green line (JBS Parade Ground to Sultan Bazar): 16 minutes
Facilities available on Hyderabad Metro
The Hyderabad Metro network is equipped with modern facilities, including lifts, escalators, disabled-friendly facilities, public washrooms, etc. There are automatic ticket vending machines at the metro stations. Moreover, the Hyderabad Metro is the first metro network in India to be equipped with on-the-go-entertainment facility. The in-flight facility will enable passengers to watch and download movies, play games and listen to music while travelling on the metro trains.
Penalty
| Penalty type | Description | Time limit | Penalty amount |
| Over travelling | Commuting on the metro beyond the destination point as per the ticket | Anytime | Difference of the fare amount between actual exit station and current exit station |
| Over staying | Staying inside the metro station with entry and exit in the same station | No penalty up to 30 minutes from the time of entry | · Rs 15: 30 mins to 1 hour 30 mins
· Rs 30: 1 hour 30 mins to 2 hours 30 minutes · Rs 45: 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes · Rs 60: 3 hours 30 mins to 4 hours 30 mins |
| Staying beyond the origin station with entry and exist in the same station | No penalty up to 2 hours 30 minutes from the time of entry | · Rs 15: 2 hours 30 mins to 3 hour 30 mins
· Rs 30: 3 hour 30 mins to 4 hours 30 minutes · Rs 45: 4 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours 30 minutes · Rs 60: 5 hours 30 mins to 6 hours 30 mins |
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| Ticket-less Travel | Travelling without an authorised metro ticket | Anytime | Rs 50 penalty in addition to Rs 60 maximum fare |
Hyderabad Metro Phase 2 expansion
The state government of Telangana has announced its plans to complete phase 2 of Hyderabad Metro by 2027. The Hyderabad Metro Phase 2 will cover 76.4 km across five corridors. The state cabinet has approved the DPR of the project. The upcoming metro line under Phase 2 Hyderabad Metro will provide connectivity to the airport, enabling faster access for commuters.
The metro lines under phase 2 of Hyderabad Metro include:
| Corridor | Section | Length |
| Corridor 2 | MGBS Metro Station to Falaknuma | 5.5 km |
| Corridor 2 | Falaknuma to Chandrayangutta Cross Road | 1.5 km |
| Corridor 4 | Naglore Metro Station to LB Nagar Metro Station; Chandrayangutta Cross Road, Mailardevpally, P7 Road to Shamshad Airport | 29 km |
| Corridor 5 | Rayadurg Metro Station to Biodiversity Junction, Nankramguda Junction, Wipro Junction and American Consulate (Financial District) | 8 km |
| Corridor 6 | Miyapur Metro Station to Patancheru via BHEL | 14 km |
| Corridor 7 | LB Nagar Metro Station to Vanasthalipuram and Hayat Nagar | 8 km |
HMRL unveils second phase of metro route map
The HMRL has announced the route map for the second phase of the metro expansion, as per reports. The new route will connect Miyapur to Patancheru, spanning a distance of 13.4 k and comprising 10 proposed stations:
- Patancheru
- Miyapur
- Alwyn X Road
- Madinaguda
- Chanda Nagar
- Jyoti Nagar
- BHEL
- RC Puram
- Beeramguda
The upcoming metro expansion is expected to reduce traffic congestion and boost connectivity for the residents. The total cost of Hyderabad metro phase 2 project is Rs 24,269 crore.
The investment will cover five metro corridors:
- Nagole to Shamshabad RGIA Airport – 36.8 km
- Raidurg to Kokapet – 11.6 km
- MGBS to Chandrayangutta old city corridor – 7.5 km
- Miyapur to Patancheru – 13.4 km
- LB Nagar to Hayath Nagar – 7.1 km
There are plans for a metro corridor between Shamshabad RGIA Airport and a Skill University in Fourth City, spanning 40 km.
Hyderabad Metro Phase 3
The Telangana government has approved the Hyderabad Metro Phase 3 project, which will add over 300 km to the existing metro network in the city. The estimated expansion cost of the project is Rs 69,100 crore. It is expected to be completed in five years.
The metro lines under phase 3 of Hyderabad Metro include:
| Corridor | Section | Length |
| Section 1 | Shamshad to Pedda Amberpet (southern part of the ring) | 40 km |
| Section 2 | Pedda Amberpet to Medchal (eastern and northern areas) | 45 km |
| Section 3 | Medchal to Patancheruvu (northwestern) | 29 km |
| Section 4 | Patancheruvu to Narsingi (northwestern) | 22 km |
The viaducts of Phase 3 will be 3 metre high above ground level to reduce costs while maintaining efficiency. The project is under construction and is expected to be completed in 2025.
Hyderabad Metro real estate impact
The Hyderabad Metro is witnessing rapid expansion to facilitate smooth connectivity across the city. At present, there are 56 active stations that connect key residential and commercial neighbourhoods of the city. With upcoming metro projects, property demand has witnessed an increase along the metro corridors. Several localities, including IT and commercial hubs, are seeing an increasing number of home seekers owing to the enhanced connectivity.
Residential localities near Hyderabad Metro Red Line
| Localities | Average price (Rs per sqft) | Monthly rentals |
| Miyapur | Rs 7,093 | Rs 30,000 |
| Kukatpally | Rs 7,450 | Rs 26,000 |
| Begumpet | Rs 8,120 | Rs 24,300 |
Residential localities near Hyderabad Metro Blue Line
| Localities | Average price (Rs per sqft) | Monthly rentals |
| Nagole | Rs 6,100 | Rs 13,600 |
| Ameerpet | Rs 7,000 | Rs 18,500 |
| Uppal | Rs 11,500 | Rs 12,300 |
Residential localities near Hyderabad Metro Green Line
| Localities | Average price (Rs per sqft) | Monthly rentals |
| Musheerabad | Rs 6,700 | Rs 34,600 |
| Chikkadpally | Rs 7,200 | Rs 16,600 |
| Narayanguda | Rs 8,400 | Rs 25,900 |
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Hyderabad Metro Contact information
Office address: Hyderabad Metro Rail Depot, Uppal Main Road, Uppal, Hyderabad: 500039
Contact number: 040-23332555
Email ID: customerservice@ltmetro.com
Housing.com News Viewpoint
The Hyderabad Metro network is witnessing rapid expansion, which is expected to boost connectivity in the city. These include prominent localities in the southern, eastern, northeastern and northwestern areas of the city. The demand for properties for sale and rented properties has been increasing. It is an ideal time to consider investing along the metro corridor as the prices are expected to increase in future.
FAQs
How many stations are there on the Blue Line?
There are 27 stations on the Hyderabad Metro Blue Line.
Which stations are the interchange stations on the Blue Line?
What is the length of the Blue Line of Hyderabad Metro?
The Hyderabad Metro Blue Line covers a 27-km distance.
What are the Hyderabad Metro train timings?
What is the Hyderabad Metro Rail Smart Card?
The Hyderabad Metro Rail Smart Card is a virtual wallet that facilitates you with seamless travel.
How much does it cost to get Hyderabad Metro Rail Smart Card ?
A smart card can be purchased from a ticketing office at any of the metro station for Rs 150. Of this, Rs 100 is not-refundable cost of the card and Rs 50 is the travel value.
Who started the Hyderabad Metro project?
The Hyderabad Metro is a metro project developed by the Hyderabad Metro Rail Ltd. (HMRL).
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