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arrow_back Back to main guideRajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD), 150km from Suryapet. Airlines include IndiGo, SpiceJet, Air India. Transfer options: taxi (rupees 2500-3500, 3 hours), TSRTC Pushpak airport bus to MGBS Hyderabad, then local bus to Suryapet (rupees 100-200, 4-5 hours total).
Suryapet (SRPT) has a small station with limited services. Major railhead is Secunderabad Junction (SC), 140km away. Journey times and fares from Delhi/Mumbai/Bangalore vary significantly (e.g., Delhi to Secunderabad: 24-30 hours, rupees 700-2500; Mumbai to Secunderabad: 12-16 hours, rupees 400-1500; Bangalore to Secunderabad: 10-12 hours, rupees 350-1200). From Secunderabad, take a bus to Suryapet.
TSRTC (Telangana State Road Transport Corporation) operates frequent buses to Suryapet from Hyderabad (Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station - MGBS). Journey time is 3-4 hours, fare rupees 150-250. Buses also connect from Nalgonda (1 hour, rupees 50) and Warangal (3 hours, rupees 150). Suryapet has a central bus terminal.
Suryapet is located on NH65, connecting Hyderabad to Vijayawada. It is 150km from Hyderabad, a 2.5-3 hour drive. Road condition is generally good. Approx tolls rupees 150-200.
150 km from Hyderabad
rupees 30-100 (within town), rupees 200-400 (to nearby attractions)
Best for: short trips, local sightseeing
Always negotiate the fare before starting your journey.For longer distances, try to arrange a return trip with the same driver.
rupees 10-50
Best for: budget travel, longer distances to nearby towns
Ask locals for the correct bus number and route.Be prepared for frequent stops and slower travel times.
rupees 10-30
Best for: very short distances, budget-conscious
Confirm the route and fare before boarding.These are often crowded and less comfortable.
Smart strategies to beat the rush and travel peacefully
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