Hyderabad Metro Blue Line is a 27-km metro line that is part of the Hyderabad Metro system in Telangana. It has been developed by a public-private partnership (PPP) between the Telangana state and the construction company, Larsen & Toubro (L&T). There are 23 stations on the Hyderabad Metro Blue Line. It was inaugurated by PM Modi in November 2017.
Check routes, stations and map of the Hyderabad Metro Red Line
Hyderabad Metro Blue Line: Key facts
| Name | Hyderabad Metro Blue Line |
| Length | 27 km |
| Stations | 23 |
| PPP | L&T and Telangana |
| Metro type | Elevated |
| Operator | Hyderabad Metro Rail Ltd. (HMRL) |
Hyderabad Metro Map
Source: ltmetro
Hyderabad Metro Blue Line: Stations
| Sr. no. | Station name | Type | Connections |
| 1 | Raidurg | Elevated |
|
| 2 | HITEC City | Elevated | Airport Shuttle |
| 3 | Durgam Cheruvu | Elevated | No |
| 4 | Madhapur | Elevated | No |
| 5 | Peddamma Gudi | Elevated | No |
| 6 | Jubilee Hills Check Post | Elevated | No |
| 7 | Road No 5 Jubilee Hills | Elevated | No |
| 8 | Yousufguda | Elevated | No |
| 9 | Taruni Madhura Nagar | Elevated | No |
| 10 | Ameerpet | Elevated | Red Line |
| 11 | Begumpet | Elevated |
|
| 12 | Prakash Nagar | Elevated | No |
| 13 | Rasoolpura | Elevated | No |
| 14 | Paradise | Elevated | Airport Shuttle |
| 15 | Parade Ground | Elevated | Green Line |
| 16 | Secunderabad East | Elevated |
|
| 17 | Metuguda | Elevated | No |
| 18 | Tarnaka | Elevated | Airport Shuttle |
| 19 | Habsiguda | Elevated | No |
| 20 | NGRI | Elevated | No |
| 21 | Stadium | Elevated | No |
| 22 | Uppal | Elevated | Airport Shuttle |
| 23 | Nagole | Elevated | No |
Hyderabad Metro Blue Line: Time taken
It takes close to 48 minutes between Raidurg and Nagole.
Hyderabad Metro Blue Line: Opening date
Hyderabad Metro Blue Line opened for the public in phases.
- Hyderabad Metro Blue Line Phase 1: This 8-km stretch from Nagole to Ameerpet included 14 stations. It was inaugurated by PM Modi on November 28, 2017. The metro was open to the public a day after the inauguration.
- Hyderabad Metro Blue Line Phase 2: The remaining stretch of 10 km from Ameerpet to HITEC City included eight stations and was inaugurated on March 20, 2019.
- Peddamma Gudi, Madhapur and Jubilee Hills Check Post were opened on March 30, April 13 and May 18, respectively, in 2019. The last section, spanning 1.5 km and connecting HITEC City to Raidurg, opened on November 29, 2019.
Hyderabad Metro Blue Line: Interchanges
- The Ameerpet Station is an interchange between the Hyderabad Metro Blue Line and Red Line.
- Parade Ground is an interchange between Hyderabad Metro Blue Line and Green Line.
Hyderabad Metro Blue Line: Timings
First metro: 6 AM
Last metro: 11 PM
- On weekdays, the frequency on the Hyderabad Metro Blue Line is around 5-10 minutes during peak hours and 15-20 minutes during non-peak hours.
Hyderabad Metro Blue Line: Fare
| Distance | Amount |
| Up to 2 km | Rs 10 |
| 2-5 km | Rs 20 |
| 5-10 km | Rs 30 |
| 10-15 km | Rs 40 |
| 15-20 km | Rs 50 |
Hyderabad Metro Blue Line: Features
- Book tickets using rechargeable smart cards
- Book tickets using the official mobile app of the Hyderabad Metro Rail– TSavaari mobile app
Hyderabad Metro Blue Line: Extension
As per media reports, a 5-km Hyderabad Metro Blue Line extension is proposed to connect Nagole to LB Nagar and 800 metres for the multi-level Raidurg Station. The 31-km Hyderabad Airport Metro Express will start from here and the estimated cost is around Rs 6,250 crore.
Benefits of Hyderabad Metro Blue Line
- Time: As the Hyderabad Metro Blue Line operates on a fixed schedule, people can plan their journey, reducing travel and waiting time.
- Cost-effective: You can cost-effectively travel across the city.
- Safety: These are safe modes of transport with several trials done before the launch. The metro stations are monitored using CCTV.
- Accessibility to all: Everyone can access the Hyderabad Metro Blue Line as there are services for people with special needs too.
Hyderabad Metro Blue Line: Real estate impact
The Hyderabad Metro Blue Line connects the eastern and western parts of Hyderabad, from Nagole to Raidurg. In between it connects several landmarks, such as Jubilee Hills Check Post, Ameerpet, Begumpet, Secunderabad East and Stadium. With better connectivity and cheaper and shorter commute times, the Hyderabad Metro Blue Line has had a positive impact on Hyderabad’s real estate market. Property investments along the Hyderabad Metro’s Blue Line have seen a surge since 2019. Properties near the Blue Line Hyderabad Metro stations command a higher value. According to Housing.com data, average property prices and property price ranges in these areas are as follows.
For property purchase
| Location | Average price/sqft | Price range/sqft |
| Nagole | Rs 6,932 | Rs 2,946-22,916 |
| Ameerpet | Rs 8,746 | Rs 5,185-15,000 |
| Begumpet | Rs 10,575 | Rs 4,000-29,166 |
| Jubilee Hills | Rs 17,859 | Rs 5,596-1 lakh |
| Raidurgh | Rs 17,507 | Rs 5,514-32,142 |
For rent
| Location | Average rent | Price range |
| Nagole | Rs 16,805 | Rs 7,000-30,000 |
| Ameerpet | Rs 18,400 | Rs 9,200-2 lakh |
| Begumpet | Rs 21,375 | Rs 10,000-55,000 |
| Jubilee Hills | Rs 45,898 | Rs 11,000-1 lakh |
| Raidurgh | Rs 1 lakh | Rs 1 lakh-3 lakh |
Source: Housing.com
Housing.com POV
Any infra project near residential place commands more money for the real estate projects there. Same is the case with Hyderabad Blue Line Metro too. Places that fall in this route and properties especially present near the metro station command a premium. These are worth exploring if you are looking at investing properties in these areas.
Hyderabad Blue Line: Latest news
L&T considers exiting Hyderabad Metro after 2026
Owing to the free bus ride scheme for women, ridership on the Hyderabad Metro has impacted and thus L&T with 90% ownership of Hyderabad Metro is planning to exit the project after 2026. With this move, there has been a gender distribution that has been noticed with women using bus while men use the metro. According to reports, metro ride has fallen from 5.5 lakh in November 2023 to 4.6 lakh now. The free bus ride for women scheme was introduced in December 2023.
FAQs
What is the first and the last station on the Hyderabad Metro Blue Line?
Nagole is the first station and Raidurg is the last station on the Hyderabad Metro Blue Line.
What are the interchange stations on the Hyderabad Metro Blue Line?
Ameerpet and Parade Ground are the interchange stations on the Hyderabad Metro Blue Line.
What is the official mobile app of the Hyderabad Metro Rail?
The TSavaari app is the official mobile app of the Hyderabad Metro Rail.
What is the length of the Hyderabad Metro Blue Line?
The Hyderabad Metro Blue Line is 27 km long.
How many stations are there on the Hyderabad Metro Blue Line?
There are 23 stations on the Hyderabad Metro Blue Line.
| Got any questions or point of view on our article? We would love to hear from you. Write to our Editor-in-Chief Jhumur Ghosh at jhumur.ghosh1@housing.com |
