Popular route · Green Line
JBS Parade Ground to MG Bus Station by Metro
JBS Parade Ground to MG Bus Station is the whole Green Line, from one terminal to the other. It links the two main bus terminals in the city: the Jubilee Bus Station in Secunderabad and the Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station near Koti. The ride is short and direct, and it saves a slow road trip through some of the most crowded parts of central Hyderabad.
Step by step
- Board the Green Line at JBS Parade Ground on the platform marked towards MG Bus Station.
- Ride 8 stops (about 20 minutes) to MG Bus Station. The stop before it is Sultan Bazaar, so start moving to the doors there.
- Get down at MG Bus Station. Keep your ticket or card ready to open the exit gate.
Stations on the way
You pass through 9 stations in total, counting the one you start from and the one you get down at.
Who uses this route
Travellers changing between buses at the two terminals use it most, along with students heading to the coaching centres around RTC Cross Roads and Chikkadpally, and shoppers going to the markets near Sultan Bazaar and Koti.
Best time to travel
The Green Line is usually less crowded than the Red and Blue Lines. It gets busier in the evening around RTC Cross Roads, where the cinemas and restaurants draw crowds, and around festival shopping seasons near Sultan Bazaar.
Starting at JBS Parade Ground
JBS Parade Ground is next to the Jubilee Bus Station. If you are arriving from the Blue Line instead, you walk across to it from Parade Ground station through the connecting walkway, which takes several minutes.
Arriving at MG Bus Station
MG Bus Station is a large interchange station with direct access to the bus terminal and the Red Line. Follow the exit signs for the bus terminal if you are catching a long-distance bus.
Other options
If you are heading to the city centre or Nampally, change at MG Bus Station to the Red Line towards Miyapur. For the old city, the metro does not go further south yet, so continue by road from MG Bus Station.
Tickets for this trip
One ticket covers the whole journey from JBS Parade Ground to MG Bus Station, 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 long is the trip from JBS to MGBS?
About 20 minutes and 8 stops, with no change.
Can I change to the Blue Line at JBS Parade Ground?
Yes, but you have to walk across to Parade Ground station on the Blue Line through the connecting walkway.
Which platform do I take at JBS Parade Ground?
Take the Green Line platform marked towards MG Bus Station. 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.