India GOHow to get around Hyderabad
Hyderabad is large and spread out, and most visitors move by two things: ride-hailing apps for door-to-door trips and the metro for long runs along its three lines. Uber, Ola and Rapido all work here, Rapido is usually the cheapest, and auto-rickshaws are booked through the same apps, so the price is fixed before you get in. The catch: the metro does not reach Charminar, Golconda or the airport.
Hyderabad Metro: three lines
Sixty-nine kilometres over Red, Blue and Green, running 6:00 to 23:00. Blue is the way past the HITEC City and Gachibowli jams; Green ends at MGBS, the closest the network gets to the old city.
~₹10–60
Cabs and bike taxis through apps
The aggregators are unusually strong here and Rapido is normally the cheapest of them. A pickup surcharge of about ₹20 is standard and not a scam.
from ~₹100 across the centre
Auto-rickshaws
The meter tariff exists on paper; in practice everyone books through an app, and then the price is fixed before you get in.
from ~₹20 plus ~₹11–17 per km
MMTS suburban trains
Secunderabad to Lingampally and Falaknuma for the price of a cup of tea. Trains are rarer than metro, so it is worth it when your route matches the line.
~₹5–11
TGSRTC city buses
The network is dense and covers what the metro misses, but the route numbers take some learning and the boards are often in Telugu.
from ~₹10
Taxis and ride-hailing apps
Ride-hailing is unusually strong in Hyderabad, and for most visitors it is the default. The cards above give approximate fares for each mode; a few things the numbers do not say:
- Three apps, one habit: Uber, Ola and Rapido all cover the city. Rapido is normally the cheapest of them, and bike taxis are booked through the apps as well.
- Autos go through the apps too. The auto-rickshaw meter tariff exists on paper, but in practice people book autos in the same apps (Namma Yatri as well), and the fare is fixed before the ride.
- A pickup charge of about ₹20 is normal, not a scam.
- From the airport, an app cab costs about the same as the taxi counter; details on Hyderabad airport to city.
For a long day across town, compare one door-to-door cab with a metro ride plus a short auto at each end: on the west side the Blue Line runs past the HITEC City and Gachibowli jams.
The metro: three lines
Hyderabad Metro has three lines. The Red Line runs from Miyapur to LB Nagar via Ameerpet, Nampally and MG Bus Station. The Blue Line runs from Nagole to Raidurg via Secunderabad and Ameerpet, and serves HITEC City. The short Green Line links JBS Parade Ground with MG Bus Station via Secunderabad. You change lines at Ameerpet (Red and Blue), MG Bus Station (Red and Green) and JBS Parade Ground (Green and Blue).
The first train leaves at 06:00; the last trains leave the terminal stations at 23:00 on the Red and Blue lines and at 23:35 on the Green Line. Paper QR tickets are sold at station counters, and digital QR tickets through PhonePe, Paytm, Rapido, T-Savaari or WhatsApp. A smart card costs ₹100 (non-refundable) and is topped up at station counters or online through PhonePe, Paytm or T-Savaari. Every train has a marked coach for women. More on the Hyderabad metro page.
How to reach the main areas
Which transport works for each part of the city.
- Charminar and the Old City
No metro station. Take the Red or Green Line to MG Bus Station and finish by auto, or go door to door by app. See Charminar.
- Golconda Fort and the Qutb Shahi Tombs
No metro nearby: a taxi or a bus. See Golconda Fort.
- Hussain Sagar and Tank Bund
No metro station on the shore; finish the trip by auto or app cab. See Hussain Sagar.
- Banjara Hills and Jubilee Hills
Blue Line stations at Jubilee Hills Check Post and Road No 5 Jubilee Hills, and Irrum Manzil on the Red Line near Banjara Hills; the last stretch is usually by auto or app cab.
- HITEC City
Blue Line to Hitec City or Raidurg.
- Secunderabad
Blue Line to Secunderabad East or Paradise; the MMTS suburban trains also start here.
- Ramoji Film City
No metro: a taxi or app cab. See Ramoji Film City.
MMTS trains and city buses
The MMTS suburban trains, run by South Central Railway, connect Secunderabad with Lingampally and Falaknuma for a few rupees. They run less often than the metro, so they are worth it only when your route matches the line. TGSRTC city buses form a dense network that covers what the metro misses, but the route numbers take some learning and the boards are often in Telugu only. To arrive in or leave the city, see how to get to Hyderabad and the railway stations: there are three, far apart, so check which one is on your ticket.
Safety on the move
Women can use the marked women's coach on every metro train. For general advice, see is India safe and emergency numbers in India; the single emergency number is 112.
FAQ
Is Uber available in Hyderabad?
Yes. Uber, Ola and Rapido all work across the city, and at the airport day and night.
Which taxi is cheapest in Hyderabad?
Rapido is normally the cheapest of the ride-hailing apps.
How much is a taxi in Hyderabad?
App cabs start from approximately ₹100 for a trip across the centre; from the airport to the city expect approximately ₹600–900.
Does the Hyderabad metro go to the airport?
No. The road is the only way: TGSRTC Pushpak coaches or an app cab.
What are the Hyderabad metro timings?
The first train runs at 06:00; the last trains leave the terminal stations at 23:00 on the Red and Blue lines and 23:35 on the Green Line.
Is there a metro station at Charminar?
No. The nearest is MG Bus Station on the Red and Green lines; finish by auto-rickshaw.
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Facts checked: 15 October 2026. Prices and hours are approximate; check locally.
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