Quick Facts
- Opened
- 28 November 2017
- Operator
- L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad), with HMRL
- Stations
- 57
- Lines
- 3 (Red, Blue, Green)
- Interchanges
- Ameerpet, MG Bus Station, Parade Ground
- Network
- ~69 km (elevated)
- IT hub
- HITEC City and Raidurg on the Blue Line
- Payment
- Smart Card, QR ticket, token
Hyderabad Metro Rail opened on 28 November 2017 and runs 57 stations across three lines and about 69 km of elevated track. It was built as a public-private partnership, one of the largest of its kind for a metro, and is operated by L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Limited under an agreement with the Telangana government and Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMRL).
The Red Line (Corridor I) is the longest, running from Miyapur in the north-west to LB Nagar in the south-east through Kukatpally, Ameerpet, Punjagutta, Lakdikapul and MG Bus Station. The Blue Line (Corridor III) runs from Nagole in the east through Uppal, Secunderabad, Ameerpet and Madhapur to HITEC City and Raidurg, the heart of the IT district. The short Green Line (Corridor II) links JBS Parade Ground with MG Bus Station.
There are three interchanges: Ameerpet (Red and Blue), MG Bus Station (Red and Green) and Parade Ground (Blue and Green). Ameerpet is the busiest station on the network and the usual place to change between the western suburbs and HITEC City.
Fares depend on distance. The HMRL fare chart lists ten distance bands from ₹12 to ₹75. HMRL says on its fares page that a 10% discount is applied to the percentage increase, so riders pay less than the chart: a ticketing app charged ₹11 for the shortest trip and ₹69 for the longest on 7 November 2026. A Metro Smart Card gives a 10% discount on every trip and removes the need to queue for tokens, which matters at Ameerpet and HITEC City at rush hour.
The metro does not reach Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. TGSRTC Pushpak airport buses and app cabs link the airport with the city, and several Pushpak routes stop near metro stations.
How to Pay
Payment methods: Metro Smart Card · QR ticket (official app and payment apps) · Token (single journey).
💡 The Metro Smart Card takes 10% off every fare and lets you skip the token queue. Buy one at any station customer service counter and recharge it online.
Peak hours: No peak surcharge. The same distance-based fare applies all day.
Hyderabad Metro Rail Lines
Key Stations on the Hyderabad Metro Rail
Ticket Prices
Payment methods: Metro Smart Card, QR ticket (official app and payment apps), Token (single journey).
💡 The Metro Smart Card takes 10% off every fare and lets you skip the token queue. Buy one at any station customer service counter and recharge it online.
| Journey | Off-Peak (INR) | Peak (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Shortest band: chart ₹12, charged ₹11 (app, 7 Nov 2026) | ₹11 | ₹11 |
| Longest band: chart ₹75, charged ₹69 (app, 7 Nov 2026) | ₹69 | ₹69 |
| Smart Card price for a ₹50 fare | ₹45 | ₹45 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which metro line goes to HITEC City?
The Blue Line (Nagole to Raidurg). HITEC City station is one stop before the Raidurg terminus. From Ameerpet it is eight stops, roughly 15 to 20 minutes.
How do I get from Hyderabad airport to the city by metro?
The metro does not reach Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. Take a TGSRTC Pushpak airport bus or an app cab. Several Pushpak routes stop near metro stations, where you can continue your trip by metro.
How do I reach Charminar by metro?
There is no station at Charminar yet. The nearest is MG Bus Station (Red and Green lines), about 2 to 3 km away; an auto-rickshaw takes around 10 to 15 minutes. An Old City extension towards Chandrayangutta is planned.
What is the maximum fare on Hyderabad Metro?
The HMRL fare chart tops out at ₹75 and starts at ₹12, but HMRL applies a 10% discount to the percentage increase, so riders pay less. A ticketing app charged ₹69 for the longest trips and ₹11 for the shortest on 7 November 2026. Confirm at a station or in the official app.
What are Hyderabad Metro timings?
In the timetable data published by HMRL (feed valid from 3 November 2026), the first train leaves the line ends at 06:00 on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. The last departures from the line ends are at 23:00 on the Red and Blue lines, and between 23:35 and 23:48 on the Green Line depending on direction and day. Check the operator for holidays and special days.
Where do I change between the Red and Blue lines?
At Ameerpet. It is the main interchange and the busiest station on the network, so allow a few extra minutes at rush hour.
Which stations are nearest to Hussain Sagar?
Khairatabad and Lakdikapul on the Red Line are the closest, both about 1 km from the lake. Khairatabad is the better choice for Necklace Road.
Is Hyderabad Metro accessible for wheelchair users?
Yes. Stations have lifts, ramps and tactile paths, and trains have spaces for wheelchairs. Staff can help at any station if you ask at the customer service counter.
Source: L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Limited, with HMRL and Wikipedia. Always verify fares with the official operator.