Hyderabad: Getting there & around

Hyderabad has air, road and rail links to most major Indian cities. Most international flights go via Mumbai (Bombay). Airline offices are generally open 10:00 to 17:30 Monday to Friday, with a break for lunch, and 10:00 to 13:00 on Saturday. Hyderabad's long-distance bus stations are mind-bogglingly efficient. Mahatma Gandhi bus station serves all parts of the state and interstate, and has a computerised advance booking office. Secunderabad's Jubilee bus station operates buses to Bidar (4hrs, four daily) and Bangalore (12hrs, five daily), as well as a daily Volvo AC super-deluxe bus to both Bangalore (10hrs) and Chennai (12hrs). Secunderabad, Hyderabad (also known as Nampally) and Kacheguda are the three major train stations. Most through trains (not originating in Hyderabad) leave from Secunderabad and stop at Kacheguda, a convenient set-down for Abids.

Lots of useful local buses originate at Koti bus station, so if you come here you might get a seat. The 'travel as you like' ticket, available from bus conductors, permits unlimited travel anywhere within the city on the day of purchase. There are places around Nampally station where you can rent a car and driver; City Cabs is reliable for local taxis. For longer trips, try Banjara Travels or Ravi's Tours and Travels.