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Hyderabad Metro

Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMRL)
Active
3
Total Lines
3 Active
61
Total Stations
Coaches per Train
3
Operation Started
2017-11-29
Metro Timings
06:00 AM / 11:00 PM
Avg. Speed
35 km/h
Metro City
Hyderabad
Helpline no.
040 23332555

Hyderabad Metro Overview

Hop on a Hyderabad Metro Metro train for a convenient, fast, and eco-friendly way to explore Hyderabad and its neighbouring areas. With well-defined routes and an easy-to-navigate route map, the Hyderabad Metro is a popular public transit system and a preferred mode of travel to visit top attractions in and around Hyderabad. At present there are 56 active metro stations. YoMetro helps you with information such as Hyderabad Metro route, service updates, timings, first/last train schedule, metro route map, fare charts, ticket details, interchange, top attractions near metro stations, and metro news.

Hyderabad Metro Route Map 2026

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Hyderabad Metro Lines & Terminal Stations 2026

All HMR metro lines with terminal station details and current operational status.

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Hyderabad Metro Fare Chart 2026

Distance-based Fare

Distance (km) Normal Fare (₹) Smart Card (₹)
Up to 2 km ₹11 ₹9.9
2 – 4 km ₹17 ₹15.3
4 – 6 km ₹28 ₹25.2
6 – 9 km ₹37 ₹33.3
9 – 12 km ₹47 ₹42.3
12 – 15 km ₹51 ₹45.9
15 – 18 km ₹56 ₹50.4
18 – 21 km ₹61 ₹54.9
21 – 24 km ₹65 ₹58.5
24 – 100 km ₹69 ₹62.1

Tickets & Cards

Hyderabad Metro Student Pass
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Designated Metro Stations
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Hyderabad Metro Smart Card​
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₹100
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Hyderabad Metro Token
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1 ride
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Hyderabad Metro Paper QR Ticket
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Hyderabad Metro Digital QR Ticket
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Hyderabad Metro — History, Facts & Expansion Plan

  • The Hyderabad Metro is a rapid transit system serving the city of Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
  • The Hyderabad Metro Rail Project was approved by the Union government in 2003.
  • The Union Ministry of Urban Development appointed the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation to conduct a survey of the proposed lines.
  • In August 2003, the state government and South Central Railway jointly launched the Hyderabad Multi-Modal Transport System (MMTS) for construction work.
  • The Hyderabad Metro initially began under the Andhra Pradesh Municipal Tramways (Construction, Operation and Maintenance) Act, 2008.
  • The groundbreaking ceremony (Bhoomi Puja) for the project was conducted on 26 April 2012.
  • The construction of the Hyderabad Metro is divided into six stages, covering 71.16 km.
  • The first stage was originally scheduled to be completed by March 2015.
  • The Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS) inspection for Stage-II (Miyapur to S.R. Nagar section) was conducted on 9 and 10 August 2016.
  • The 16-km Ameerpet to LB Nagar metro stretch was opened for commercial operations on 24 September 2018.
  • On 26 March 2018, the Government of Telangana announced that it would set up a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), "Hyderabad Airport Metro Limited (HAML)," jointly promoted by Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMRL) and the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA).
  • The Ameerpet to HITEC City route was opened on a conditional basis on 20 March 2019.
  • On 7 February 2020, the Green Line corridor from Jubilee Bus Station to Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station was inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Telangana, K. Chandrashekar Rao.
  • The groundbreaking ceremony for the Airport Express line was conducted by the Chief Minister of Telangana, K. Chandrashekar Rao, on 9 December 2023.
  • The Hyderabad Metro is a rapid transit system serving the city of Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
  • The Hyderabad Metro Rail network covers a total distance of approximately 72 kilometers across three corridors.
  • A 30-kilometer (19-mile) stretch from Miyapur to Nagole with 24 stations was inaugurated on 28 November 2017 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
  • The Metro Rail Project was first initiated by then-Chief Minister of United Andhra Pradesh, N. Chandrababu Naidu, in 2003.
  • The Hyderabad Metro Rail (HMR) operates on three distinct lines. Blue Line: Nagole to Raidurg; Green Line: Falaknuma to Parade Ground; and Red Line: Miyapur to LB Nagar.
  • The mascot of Hyderabad Metro Rail is "Niz," derived from the word "Nizam," referring to the rulers of the princely state of Hyderabad.
  • Hyderabad Metro was adjudged the Best Urban Mass Transit Project by the Government of India in November 2018.
  • It is an eco-friendly, fully automated, and best-in-class transportation framework contributing to the reduction of carbon footprints and overall pollution. The metro uses Regenerative Braking Technology (RBT) and runs on Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC) technology.
  • The Hyderabad Metro Rail connects major bus stations at Miyapur, MGBS, Koti, Dilsukhnagar, Charminar, and Jubilee Bus Station. It also integrates with existing rail terminals at Secunderabad, Begumpet, and Nampally.
  • The 2018 Telugu film Devadas, starring Nani and Rashmika Mandanna, was the first film to be shot in the Hyderabad Metro.
  • Various types of penalties are imposed by Hyderabad Metro Rail (HMR) in compliance with the Metro Act, including: Ticketless travel; Over-traveling; Overstaying within a station; and Overstaying beyond the origin station.
  • Penalties for offenses are in line with the provisions of the Metro Railways (Operations & Maintenance) Act, 2002. Penalties range from Rs. 50 to Rs. 5,000, with imprisonment of up to 10 years for serious violations.
  • The base fare is Rs. 10 for up to 2 km, and the maximum fare is Rs. 60 for distances exceeding 26 km. A 10% discount is offered on all trips made using a smart card.
  • You can purchase a smart card or a token at an Automatic Vending Machine (AVM) or a ticketing office at all Metro stations.
  • The Hyderabad Metro Rail operates from 06:30 hrs to 23:00 hrs on weekdays and weekends from all terminal stations.

Hyderabad Metro Network Expansion Plan in Phase II and Phase III

The Telangana government approved the proposed second phase expansion of Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMRL) on January 29, 2024. The phase will cover a distance of 76.4 km in five corridors and have 54 metro stations. The estimated cost of Phase 2 is ₹24,269 crore and construction work is expected to begin in January 2025.

The major routes in this expansion include a 26-km-long wooden bridge route from BHEL, which will have 23 stations. Apart from this, a 5-km extension from Nagole to LB Nagar, a 14-km route from Miyapur to Patancheru, and a 31-km-long airport link, which will provide direct connectivity from Reddyburg to Shamshabad airport. Most of the corridors under Phase 2 will be elevated and are planned to be operational by 2030.

Phase III will extend metro services to the northern part of Hyderabad, including Medchal, Keesara and Alwal. It will also cover Uppal to Yadagirigutta.

Hyderabad Metro — Frequently Asked Questions

Keolis Hyderabad Mass Rapid Transit System, a special purpose company formed by KEOLIS, was chosen by L&T Metro Rail Hyderabad Ltd. to manage the operations and maintenance of the Hyderabad Metro Rail. Keolis is a French company currently operating in 15 countries, offering a full range of transport solutions to meet the needs of local authorities and passengers.

Arms and ammunition are not allowed inside the Metro. However, if you have a licensed gun, you may carry it only after presenting the license at the security checks at the station entry. It is recommended passengers avoid carrying firearms into Metro premises for everyone\'s safety.

Hyderabad Metro does not differentiate its passengers by class. All coaches are equally equipped and furnished.

Photography and videography are strictly prohibited inside Metro stations and onboard Metro coaches.

There are no ticket checkers onboard the trains. The fare is automatically verified at the Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) gates before entering the paid area. However, revenue protection patrols may conduct random checks inside trains from time to time.

If you decide not to travel and exit the same station you entered, the base fare will be deducted from your smart card. If you are traveling with a token, there will be no refund of the amount.

Passengers may carry only foldable bicycles into the Metro system during non-peak hours. The bicycles must pass through the X-ray machines to be permitted. The station security team reserves the right to deny entry for bicycles in case of crowding at stations or trains.

Emergency buttons on the platform can be activated by passengers to alert train operators, who can immediately stop the train and take necessary rescue actions. Misuse of this feature is a punishable offense and attracts a penalty.
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