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.
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 |
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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.
Also read all about the Delhi Metro network
Hyderabad Metro route map
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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)
Hyderabad Metro 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
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Hyderabad Metro 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)
Hyderabad Metro 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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Also read: Everything you need to know about the Mumbai Metro
Hyderabad Metro cost
Telangana govt allocates Rs 500 cr for Hyderabad Old City Metro project in State Budget
The Hyderabad Old City metro project has received an allocation of Rs 500 crore in the State Budget announced by the Telangana government. The state government has also announced an allocation of Rs 100 crore for the metro extension to the Airport.
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy laid the foundation stone for the Old city metro rail project on March 8th 2024. The elevated metro line is a part of the 70-km Hyderabad Metro Phase 2 project. The metro line will comprise four stations – Salarjung Museum, Charminar, Shalibanda and Falaknuma.
State Budget allocated Rs 2,500 crore
Metro connectivity in the city is likely to improve with the Telangana State Budget allocating a total of Rs 2,500 crore to boost the network net in Hyderabad.
In the State Budget 2023-24, The government has allocated Rs 500 crore for the Hyderabad Airport connectivity project, Rs 500 crore for Hyderabad metro rail connectivity and Rs 1,500 crore for payment of loans. The money allocated to HMRL includes Rs 500 crore for the 5.5-km MGBS-Falaknuma Metro Rail line. Presenting the State Budget, finance minister T Harish Rao said that there has been a sharp rise in the number of travellers using the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA), and that the metro rail connectivity to the airport costing Rs 6,250 crore will be completed in 3 years with state funds.
Recently, Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao laid the foundation for the Hyderabad metro airport, which will operate from Raidurg to the Shamshabad airport, covering a distance of 31 km.
Hyderabad Metro fare in 2024
| 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.
Hyderabad 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.
Smart cards can be recharged through different payment modes such as GooglePay, PhonePe, TSavaari, Rapido, cash, debit card, etc.
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 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 |
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 |
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.
Hyderabad Metro timing
Trains on all Hyderabad Metro lines operate between 6 AM and 11.15 PM.
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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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