Raidurg Metro Station: Blue Line Terminal, Exits, Timings, Phase 2

Posted by Housepartner Editorial Team on 09/11/2026

Housepartner Editorial TeamUpdated 9 Nov 2026 · 7 min read

Checked against official government sources. General information, not legal or financial advice.

Raidurg metro station is the western terminal of the Blue Line of the Hyderabad Metro, at the Mindspace junction on HITEC City Road. It is linked to the Raheja Mindspace IT campus by a 1 km skywalk and has been reported as the busiest station on the network. This guide covers its exits, fares, timings, feeder buses, the proposed Phase 2 extension to Kokapet Neopolis and what to check before you rent or buy nearby.

Raidurg metro station at a glance

Line: Blue Line western terminal (Raidurg to Nagole, about 27 km)
Type: elevated; opened on 29 November 2019
Next station: HITEC City towards Nagole
Exits: four arms (A, B, C, D); the fourth arm opened on 4 April 2023
Timings: 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM from terminal stations, all days
Fare: ₹11 to ₹69 by distance (revised from 24 May 2025)
Phase 2: Raidurg–Kokapet Neopolis corridor proposed, awaiting central approval

In this guide

Line and platforms at Raidurg
Raidurg metro station exits and skywalk
Feeder buses and last-mile options
Fares, tickets and timings
Phase 2: Kokapet Neopolis extension and the airport line
Nearby landmarks
Homes and offices near Raidurg metro
Before you rent or buy near Raidurg
Frequently asked questions

Line and platforms at Raidurg

Raidurg is the end of the Blue Line. Every train from here runs east through HITEC City, Madhapur, Jubilee Hills, Ameerpet and Secunderabad to Nagole. It is not an interchange.

Phase 1 of the Hyderabad Metro was built by L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Ltd. In April 2026 the Telangana government signed an agreement, through Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMRL), to buy the company and bring Phase 1 under government ownership.

Raidurg metro station exits and skywalk

The official station page lists four arms, two on each side of the road. Stairs, lifts and escalators connect the street, the concourse and the platforms.

Arm	Side	What is there
Arm A	HITEC City side	Lift, escalator, washroom, paid two-wheeler parking, office shuttles
Arm B	HITEC City side	Bus stop (a longer walk)
Arm C	Gachibowli, Biodiversity and IKEA side	Lift, first aid, bus stop, TSRTC Cyber Liner buses
Arm D	Gachibowli, Biodiversity and IKEA side	Escalator, washroom

Mindspace skywalk: a 1 km covered skywalk, opened in April 2022, links the station with the Raheja Mindspace IT campus.
Fourth arm: the arm on the Lemon Tree Hotel side opened on 4 April 2023 to ease crowding.
Parking: the official page lists paid parking for two-wheelers only, at Arm A. Plan for a cab, auto or feeder bus if you come by car.

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Feeder buses and last-mile options

Raidurg is the main metro gateway for the IT offices of Gachibowli, Nanakramguda, the Financial District and Kokapet. The operator lists these weekday links:

TSRTC Cyber Liner (from Arm C): to GAR, DLF, Waverock and the US Consulate side.
Office shuttles (from Arm A): to DLF, Meenakshi Tower, ICICI Towers and Divyasri NSL, plus an e-auto to Tech Mahindra.
App-based rides: bike taxis, electric two-wheeler rentals and autos are listed at the station.

Feeder routes change often, so check the station boards first.

Fares, tickets and timings

Timings: since 3 November 2025, the first train leaves Raidurg at 6:00 AM and the last at 11:00 PM, every day.
Fare: since 24 May 2025, fares are distance-based, from ₹11 to ₹69.
Tickets: paper QR tickets, smart cards and digital tickets.

Distance	Fare
Up to 2 km	₹11
2–4 km	₹17
4–6 km	₹28
6–9 km	₹37
9–12 km	₹47
12–15 km	₹51
15–18 km	₹56
18–21 km	₹61
21–24 km	₹65
More than 24 km	₹69

Phase 2: Kokapet Neopolis extension and the airport line

Raidurg to Kokapet Neopolis: HMRL has proposed extending the Blue Line about 11.6 km west with 8 stations, through Nanakramguda and the Financial District to Kokapet Neopolis. The line would need special spans over the Outer Ring Road.
Approval status: the state resubmitted revised project reports for seven Phase 2 corridors at a total cost of ₹38,595 crore. As of June 2026, central approval was still pending, as reported.
Airport line: the earlier plan for an airport express line from Raidurg was dropped by the state government in January 2024. The airport link is now planned from Nagole, at the other end of the Blue Line.

Treat these corridors as plans, not dates.

Nearby landmarks

IT campuses: Raheja Mindspace, International Tech Park and offices of Deloitte, Tech Mahindra, HSBC, Accenture and others.
Shopping: Inorbit Mall and IKEA Hyderabad.
Hospitals: Medicover Hospitals and AIG Hospitals.
Culture: Shilparamam Arts and Crafts Village.

Homes and offices near Raidurg metro

Raidurg sits in the heart of the western IT corridor. The area right around the station is mostly offices, hotels and malls. Most homes are a short ride away.

Raidurg and Khajaguda: apartment towers and rental flats close to the station.
Gachibowli and Nanakramguda: large gated projects and the Financial District offices, linked by feeder buses.
Madhapur and Kondapur: older apartments, PGs and working hostels.
Kokapet: high-rise projects and IT parks to the west, on the planned Phase 2 route.

Because the station is the metro gateway to the IT district, demand for rentals nearby tends to come from working professionals. That demand depends on the building, its papers and its condition, and any Phase 2 benefit depends on the line actually being approved and built.

Before you rent or buy near Raidurg

Check the civic body. In February 2026 GHMC was split into three corporations. The western IT and financial corridor, including the Serilingampally zone, went to the new Cyberabad Municipal Corporation. Check the corporation and property ID on the latest tax receipt.
Check the market value. Stamp duty in Telangana is worked out on the deal value or the government market value, whichever is higher.
Check RERA for new projects. Look up the project on TG RERA and compare the promised possession date with the registered one.
Check the approvals. Ask for the building permission, approved plan and occupancy certificate.
Check the land records. Look at the encumbrance record and past deeds before you pay any advance.
Put the rent deal in writing. List rent, deposit, notice period and maintenance in a rent agreement.

Read our guides to GHMC property tax, Telangana market value, IGRS Telangana, Telangana RERA, Bhu Bharati land records, the occupancy certificate, the rent agreement format and checking property documents before buying. For the wider city, see Hyderabad real estate. On the same line, see our guides to Madhapur metro station and Uppal metro station.

Frequently asked questions

Which line is Raidurg metro station on?

It is the western terminal of the Blue Line of the Hyderabad Metro, which runs from Raidurg to Nagole.

Does the metro go from Raidurg to the airport?

No. The earlier Raidurg airport line was dropped in January 2024. The airport link is now planned from Nagole under Phase 2, which was still awaiting central approval as of mid-2026.

Is Raidurg metro station connected to Mindspace?

Yes. A 1 km skywalk, opened in April 2022, links the station with the Raheja Mindspace IT campus.

Is there parking at Raidurg metro station?

The official station page lists paid two-wheeler parking at Arm A. No car parking is listed, so plan to arrive by cab, auto, bus or feeder.

How do I reach Gachibowli or the Financial District from Raidurg metro?

Use the Arm C side for TSRTC Cyber Liner buses and the bus stop, or Arm A for office shuttles. App-based autos and bike taxis are also listed at the station.

When does the first and last train leave Raidurg?

Since 3 November 2025, the first train leaves at 6:00 AM and the last at 11:00 PM, every day.

Will the Blue Line be extended beyond Raidurg?

HMRL has proposed an 11.6 km extension from Raidurg to Kokapet Neopolis with 8 stations. It is part of the Phase 2 plan and is not yet approved by the Centre.

Timings, fares, exits, feeder routes and station facilities are set by the Hyderabad Metro operator and can change. Phase 2 corridors are proposals until approved and built. Check ltmetro.com or HMRL before you travel or plan around a new line, and check the current market value, tax record, approvals and documents before any property decision. This guide is general information, not investment advice. Sources: L&T Metro Rail Hyderabad (ltmetro.com) Raidurg station page and revised fare chart of 24 May 2025; Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (hmrl.co.in) notes on Phase 2 corridors and the April 2026 share purchase agreement; news reports on the 3 November 2025 timings, the Mindspace skywalk, the dropped Raidurg airport line, Phase 2 approval status and the February 2026 GHMC reorganisation.

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