Popular route · Red Line + Blue Line
Dilsukhnagar to Raidurg by Metro
Dilsukhnagar to Raidurg crosses almost the full width of the city, from one of the busiest commercial centres in the east to the Financial District at the western end of the Blue Line. By road the trip can take well over an hour at peak times. On the metro it needs one change at Ameerpet and runs at a steady pace from end to end.
Step by step
- Board the Red Line at Dilsukhnagar on the platform marked towards Miyapur.
- Ride 13 stops (about 32 minutes) to Ameerpet.
- Get down at Ameerpet and change to the Blue Line. At Ameerpet you arrive on the upper Red Line level from the Dilsukhnagar side. Follow the blue signs down to the Blue Line, then take the platform towards Raidurg. Since Raidurg is the end of the line, every Blue Line train on that platform goes all the way.
- Board the Blue Line at Ameerpet on the platform marked towards Raidurg.
- Ride 9 stops (about 22 minutes) to Raidurg. The stop before it is HITEC City, so start moving to the doors there.
- Get down at Raidurg. Keep your ticket or card ready to open the exit gate.
Stations on the way
You pass through 23 stations in total, counting the one you start from and the one you get down at.
Who uses this route
Many people who live in and around Dilsukhnagar, Kothapet and Saroornagar work in the Gachibowli and Financial District offices near Raidurg, and this route serves them. It is also used by students heading to coaching centres in Ameerpet who continue west for internships and jobs.
Best time to travel
This is a long trip, so the time you leave matters. Leaving Dilsukhnagar before 8:00 avoids the worst crowding both on the Red Line into the centre and on the Blue Line west of Ameerpet. On the way home, remember that you need to reach Ameerpet in time for the last Red Line train towards L.B. Nagar.
Starting at Dilsukhnagar
Dilsukhnagar station sits above the main commercial road. It is a busy station at all hours, so give yourself a minute or two extra to get through the security check and gates.
Arriving at Raidurg
Raidurg is the terminal of the Blue Line and the closest station to the Financial District and Gachibowli. Many offices in the area run shuttle buses from near the station, and bike taxis and autos wait at the exits.
Other options
If your office is in Madhapur or near Cyber Towers rather than the Financial District, get down at Durgam Cheruvu or HITEC City on the same trip. There is no metro route to Raidurg that avoids changing at Ameerpet.
Tickets for this trip
One ticket covers the whole journey from Dilsukhnagar to Raidurg, including the change, as long as you stay inside the paid area. Fares are based on distance and were revised in 2025, so check the current fare at the ticket counter or in the official Hyderabad Metro Rail app. A smart card saves time at the gates if you make this trip often.
Common questions
How many changes are needed from Dilsukhnagar to Raidurg?
One change, at Ameerpet, from the Red Line to the Blue Line.
How long is the trip?
About an hour, including the change at Ameerpet.
Which platform do I take at Dilsukhnagar?
Take the Red Line platform marked towards Miyapur. Platform signs in Hyderabad name the last station in each direction rather than a platform number.
What are the first and last train times?
The first trains leave the terminal stations at 6:00 and the last trains at 23:00. Trains pass mid-line stations a little after those times, so leave extra time for a late trip, especially one with a change.