Are there 24/7 buses?

Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.

Is it safe to take taxis overnight?

Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.

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Rajiv Gandhi International Airport

Hyderabad, India

Drop-off

Hyderabad city centre (Nampally / Abids area)

Pin before customs

Fastest

Pushpak Airport Liner (TSRTC) – City Centre / Nampally / Secunderabad routes

bus · 20-30m

Data

Nov 28

Audit

Quick verdict

Fastest into town

Service: Pushpak Airport Liner (TSRTC) – City Centre / Nampally / Secunderabad routes
Headway: 20-30
Backup: Pushpak Airport Liner – JBS / Secunderabad corridor · 20-30m

Note

Air‑conditioned TSRTC ‘Pushpak Airport Liner’ buses run 24/7 from the airport to central Hyderabad areas including Nampally, Abids and Secunderabad, with services every 20–30 minutes and a journey time of about 60–90 minutes depending on traffic. Look for the Pushpak bays outside arrivals; these are the main public bus options into the city centre operated by the state transport corporation.

Late arrivals

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Lines that keep running

Brief

This is the overnight lifeline when the metro or flagship express shuts down.

Service: Pushpak Airport Liner (TSRTC) – City Centre / Nampally / Secunderabad routes
Mode: bus
Freq: 20-30m
Note: Air‑conditioned TSRTC ‘Pushpak Airport Liner’ buses run 24/7 from the airport to central Hyderabad areas including Nampally, Abids and Secunderabad, with services every 20–30 minutes and a journey time of about 60–90 minutes depending on traffic. Look for the Pushpak bays outside arrivals; these are the main public bus options into the city centre operated by the state transport corporation.

Backup when rail sleeps

Brief

If even this pauses, default to the licensed taxi rank or approved ride-hailing pickup outside arrivals.

Service: Pushpak Airport Liner – JBS / Secunderabad corridor
Mode: bus
Freq: 20-30m
Note: Dedicated Pushpak services operate between the airport and Jubilee Bus Station (JBS) via Secunderabad Railway Station, Secretariat, Nampally and Afzalgunj, giving direct links to the historic core and intercity bus hub. Services are frequent through the day and night, but allow extra time at peak hours due to city traffic.

Ticketing tips

Brief

Load balance onto the local transit card before midnight because some kiosks shut or stop accepting bills after hours.

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FAQs

01Are there 24/7 buses?: Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.
02Is it safe to take taxis overnight?: Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.