Popular route · Red Line + Blue Line
Kukatpally to Madhapur by Metro
Kukatpally to Madhapur is a short distance on the map, but the road between them is often jammed. The metro takes a longer route via Ameerpet, where you change from the Red Line to the Blue Line. Even with the detour, it is often the more predictable choice at peak hours, because the time does not depend on traffic.
Step by step
- Board the Red Line at Kukatpally on the platform marked towards L.B. Nagar.
- Ride 7 stops (about 18 minutes) to Ameerpet.
- Get down at Ameerpet and change to the Blue Line. Get down at Ameerpet, follow the blue signs down from the Red Line level, and take the Blue Line platform towards Raidurg. Madhapur is six stops from Ameerpet. In the morning, both lines are crowded at Ameerpet, so allow a few extra minutes for the change.
- Board the Blue Line at Ameerpet on the platform marked towards Raidurg.
- Ride 6 stops (about 15 minutes) to Madhapur. The stop before it is Peddamma Gudi, so start moving to the doors there.
- Get down at Madhapur. Keep your ticket or card ready to open the exit gate.
Stations on the way
You pass through 14 stations in total, counting the one you start from and the one you get down at.
Who uses this route
Kukatpally and the nearby KPHB Colony are among the largest residential areas in the city, and a large share of their residents work in Madhapur. Shoppers heading to the malls and restaurants around Madhapur and Durgam Cheruvu at weekends also use this route.
Best time to travel
Leaving Kukatpally before 8:15 makes the change at Ameerpet much easier. On weekends the route is quiet in the morning and busier in the late afternoon and evening, when people head to the Madhapur malls and restaurants.
Starting at Kukatpally
Kukatpally station is on the main road through the area. If you live nearer KPHB Colony, that station, one stop towards Miyapur, may be closer for you; trains from there take the same route.
Arriving at Madhapur
Madhapur station serves the area around the Madhapur main road. For the lake, Inorbit area and Durgam Cheruvu offices, stay on one more stop to Durgam Cheruvu station.
Other options
Some riders travel by road the whole way when traffic is light, especially late at night. During the day, the metro via Ameerpet is usually the steadier choice.
Tickets for this trip
One ticket covers the whole journey from Kukatpally to Madhapur, 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
Is there a direct metro from Kukatpally to Madhapur?
No. You take the Red Line to Ameerpet and change to the Blue Line towards Raidurg.
How many stops is it?
Thirteen stops in total: seven on the Red Line and six on the Blue Line.
Which platform do I take at Kukatpally?
Take the Red Line platform marked towards L.B. Nagar. 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.