Popular route · Red Line
MG Bus Station to Miyapur by Metro
MG Bus Station to Miyapur is a direct Red Line ride with no change. It starts at the Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station, the city's main inter-state bus terminal, and heads north-west through Koti, Nampally, the city centre, Ameerpet and Kukatpally to Miyapur. For anyone arriving in Hyderabad by long-distance bus, it is often the quickest way to the northern suburbs.
Step by step
- Board the Red Line at MG Bus Station on the platform marked towards Miyapur.
- Ride 19 stops (about 48 minutes) to Miyapur. The stop before it is JNTU College, so start moving to the doors there.
- Get down at Miyapur. Keep your ticket or card ready to open the exit gate.
Stations on the way
You pass through 20 stations in total, counting the one you start from and the one you get down at.
Who uses this route
The route is used by travellers arriving from other districts and states, by people heading to the markets around Koti and Abids, and by daily commuters who live in Kukatpally, KPHB and Miyapur.
Best time to travel
Trains towards Miyapur are busiest in the evening, when commuters head home from the city centre. In the morning, the direction towards L.B. Nagar fills up more. If you are carrying luggage, travelling outside the peaks makes the ride far easier.
Starting at MG Bus Station
MG Bus Station metro station is one of the largest in Asia, and the walk from the bus bays to the platforms takes a few minutes. Use the lifts if you have heavy bags, and expect a security scan before the gates.
Arriving at Miyapur
Miyapur is the north-western terminal of the Red Line. Autos, buses and app taxis wait near the station for onward trips to Chandanagar, Bachupally and nearby areas.
Other options
If you are heading to the IT corridor instead, stay on this train only as far as Ameerpet and change to the Blue Line towards Raidurg. For Secunderabad, take the Green Line from MG Bus Station towards JBS Parade Ground.
Tickets for this trip
One ticket covers the whole journey from MG Bus Station to Miyapur, 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 MGBS to Miyapur?
Yes. Board the Red Line at MG Bus Station on the platform towards Miyapur and ride 19 stops to the end of the line.
How long does it take?
About 48 minutes on the train.
Which platform do I take at MG Bus Station?
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.