Getting to Kukatpally by Bus — Routes, Stops, and Travel Times

Published On: 30 June 2026

You can reach Kukatpally from most parts of Hyderabad by TSRTC bus. Bus number 10L runs directly from Secunderabad to KPHB 4th Phase with 44 daily trips. Route 187J connects MGBS to KPHB via Ameerpet. Route 65G links Secunderabad to Kukatpally via Paradise and Balanagar.

Kukatpally has its own bus depot on NH 65. It is one of the biggest transit hubs in North Hyderabad. Buses connect it to Secunderabad, MGBS, Ameerpet, Dilsukhnagar, and Miyapur.

The Main Bus Routes to Kukatpally

Here is a full list of TSRTC bus routes that go to Kukatpally and KPHB Colony.

Bus No.	From	Key Stops	Travel Time
10L	Secunderabad Bus Station	Patny, Begumpet, Ameerpet, Erragadda, Moosapet, KPHB 4th Phase	45 to 55 mins
10K	Secunderabad	Begumpet, Ameerpet, Erragadda, ESI, Moosapet, KPHB Colony	45 to 55 mins
10A	Allwyn X Road, Miyapur	KPHB, Moosapet, Erragadda, Ameerpet, Secunderabad	40 to 50 mins
187J	MGBS	Koti, Abids, NIMS, Ameerpet, Erragadda, Moosapet, KPHB 4th Phase	60 to 75 mins
186L	KPHB Colony	Moosapet, Erragadda, ESI, Ameerpet, Panjagutta, Khairatabad, Abids, Koti	55 to 70 mins
225A	MGBS	Khairatabad, Ameerpet, Erragadda, JNTU, KPHB, Kukatpally, Patancheru	60 to 75 mins
65G	Secunderabad	Paradise, Balanagar, Kukatpally Y-Junction	40 to 50 mins
19M	Mehdipatnam	Masab Tank, NIMS, Ameerpet, Erragadda, Moosapet, Kukatpally, KPHB	50 to 60 mins
31H	Secunderabad	Paradise, Balanagar, Kukatpally Y-Junction, KPHB Colony	35 to 45 mins
187D/V	NGOs Colony	Dilsukhnagar, Abids, Ameerpet, KPHB Colony	70 to 90 mins

Always check current timings on the TSRTC official website or the Moovit app before travelling. Routes and frequencies change during peak and off-peak hours.

From Secunderabad to Kukatpally by Bus

Secunderabad is the most popular starting point for buses to Kukatpally.

Take bus 10L from Secunderabad Bus Station. It runs 44 daily trips. The first bus from Secunderabad starts at 3:30 AM. The last bus leaves at 4:53 PM. The route passes through Patny, Begumpet, Ameerpet, Erragadda, and Moosapet before reaching KPHB 4th Phase.

Travel time is 45 to 55 minutes on a normal day. During peak hours between 8 and 10 AM, allow 60 to 75 minutes.

You can also take 10K or 31H from Secunderabad for KPHB Colony and Kukatpally Y-Junction stops.

From MGBS to Kukatpally by Bus

MGBS (Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station) is the main long-distance bus terminal in Hyderabad. From MGBS, take bus 187J.

Route 187J goes from MGBS through Koti, Abids, NIMS, Ameerpet, Erragadda, and Moosapet to reach KPHB 4th Phase. Travel time is 60 to 75 minutes depending on traffic.

Bus 225A also starts from MGBS and goes to Kukatpally and then on to Patancheru. It has 6 trips per day. The first bus from MGBS is at 7:00 AM and the last is at 9:20 PM.

From Ameerpet to Kukatpally by Bus

Ameerpet is one of the busiest interchange points in Hyderabad. Many buses to Kukatpally pass through Ameerpet.

If you are at Ameerpet, take any of the buses below. They all stop at Erragadda, Moosapet, and then Kukatpally.

Bus 10L — comes from Secunderabad, passes Ameerpet, goes to KPHB 4th Phase
Bus 10K — comes from Secunderabad, passes Ameerpet, goes to KPHB Colony
Bus 187J — comes from MGBS, passes Ameerpet, goes to KPHB 4th Phase
Bus 186L — starts from KPHB Colony, passes Ameerpet in the return direction

From Ameerpet to Kukatpally, travel time is about 20 to 30 minutes by bus. By Metro, it is 3 stops on the Red Line to KPHB Colony station — about 12 to 15 minutes.

From Dilsukhnagar and South Hyderabad to Kukatpally

If you are in South Hyderabad, take bus 187D/V. It starts from NGOs Colony in Dilsukhnagar and goes through Abids and Ameerpet to KPHB Colony.

Travel time from Dilsukhnagar to Kukatpally is 70 to 90 minutes by bus. This is a longer journey. You may prefer to come to Ameerpet first and change buses, or take the Metro to KPHB Colony station.

From Miyapur to Kukatpally by Bus

Miyapur is just one area away from Kukatpally on the Red Line Metro. By bus, take route 10A which starts from Allwyn X Road near Miyapur and passes through KPHB before going toward Secunderabad.

Travel time from Miyapur to Kukatpally is about 10 to 15 minutes by bus. This is also a short 2-stop ride on the Red Line Metro.

Kukatpally Bus Stops — Key Drop Points

When you travel to Kukatpally by bus, these are the main bus stops you should know.

Kukatpally Bus Depot — the main depot on NH 65, near Y-Junction
Kukatpally Y-Junction Bus Stop — near the busy Y-Junction crossing
KPHB Colony Bus Stop — inside KPHB Colony for inner colony access
KPHB Main Road Bus Stop — on the main NH 65 road
KPHB 4th Phase Bus Stop — closest stop to JNTU and Godrej Brooklyn Avenue
Kukatpally Crossroads Bus Stop — near the main road junction

For visiting Godrej Brooklyn Avenue in KPHB Phase 4, get off at the KPHB 4th Phase bus stop or the KPHB Main Road bus stop.

Bus Fares to Kukatpally

TSRTC bus fares in Hyderabad are very low compared to cabs and autos.

Journey	Approx. Distance	Bus Fare
Secunderabad to Kukatpally	15 to 18 km	₹25 to ₹35
MGBS to Kukatpally	18 to 20 km	₹30 to ₹40
Ameerpet to Kukatpally	6 to 8 km	₹15 to ₹20
Dilsukhnagar to Kukatpally	22 to 25 km	₹35 to ₹45
Miyapur to Kukatpally	4 to 5 km	₹10 to ₹15

Short rides under 5 km cost ₹10. Rides of 10 to 15 km cost about ₹25. Students get 50% off with a valid ID. Senior citizens above 60 travel free on ordinary buses.

Is Bus the Best Way to Reach Kukatpally?

It depends on where you are coming from and what time you travel.

Bus is good for: Budget travel from Secunderabad, MGBS, and Ameerpet. Off-peak hours when traffic is light. Students and daily workers who travel the same route every day.

Metro is better for: Fast travel from Ameerpet, Begumpet, and Secunderabad. Peak hours when buses slow down in traffic. Night travel when buses are less frequent.

Cab or auto is better for: Direct door-to-door travel. Night hours after 10 PM when bus frequency drops. Carrying heavy luggage or travelling with young children.

For most people coming to visit KPHB Phase 4 and Godrej Brooklyn Avenue, the best option is the Metro. Take the Red Line to JNTU College Metro Station. It is walking distance from the project. This is faster than any bus route during peak hours.

About Kukatpally as a Residential Location

If you are taking a bus to Kukatpally to visit a property, you already know the area is well-connected. That connectivity is a big reason why buyers choose this area.

Godrej Brooklyn Avenue is in KPHB Phase 4, Kukatpally, Hyderabad. It is built by Godrej Properties — India's top-ranked listed developer in FY 2025-26. The project covers 7.76 acres with 2 towers of 45 floors each and 1,428 units. Sizes run from 1,588 sq ft to 3,261 sq ft. Prices start at ₹2.10 Crores. RERA number is P02200010981. Possession is June 2031.

The JNTU College Metro Station is walking distance from the project. Kukatpally Bus Depot on NH 65 is 1 to 2 km away. Multiple bus routes pass through KPHB Main Road daily. This multi-modal connectivity — bus, Metro, and road — is one of the strongest arguments for living here.

FAQs

1. Which bus goes from Secunderabad to Kukatpally?

Bus number 10L runs directly from Secunderabad Bus Station to KPHB 4th Phase. It runs 36 daily trips from Secunderabad side. The first bus is at 3:30 AM and the last is at 4:53 PM. The route passes through Patny, Begumpet, Ameerpet, Erragadda, and Moosapet. Travel time is 45 to 55 minutes on a normal day.

2. Which bus goes from MGBS to Kukatpally?

Bus 187J goes from MGBS through Koti, Abids, NIMS, Ameerpet, and Erragadda to KPHB 4th Phase. Bus 225A also goes from MGBS to Kukatpally and then on to Patancheru with 6 daily trips. Travel time from MGBS to Kukatpally is 60 to 75 minutes depending on traffic.

3. What is the bus fare from Secunderabad to Kukatpally?

The bus fare from Secunderabad to Kukatpally on TSRTC ordinary buses is about ₹25 to ₹35 for the 15 to 18 km journey. Students get a 50% discount with a valid ID. Senior citizens above 60 travel free on ordinary TSRTC buses. Always check the latest fare at the bus stop ticket counter.

4. Is there a bus from Ameerpet to Kukatpally?

Yes. Buses 10L, 10K, and 187J all pass through Ameerpet on their way to Kukatpally and KPHB. Travel time from Ameerpet to Kukatpally is 20 to 30 minutes by bus. By Metro, the same journey takes 12 to 15 minutes on the Red Line to KPHB Colony station — 3 stops from Ameerpet.

5. Where is the Kukatpally bus depot?

The Kukatpally Bus Depot is on NH 65, near the Y-Junction area. It is one of the major TSRTC bus depots in North Hyderabad. Many routes start, end, or pass through this depot. The Kukatpally Y-Junction Bus Stop is right next to it and serves multiple routes daily.

6. What app can I use to track buses to Kukatpally?

The Moovit app shows real-time bus locations, live arrival times, and step-by-step directions for TSRTC buses in Hyderabad including all routes to Kukatpally. Google Maps also shows TSRTC bus options with estimated arrival times. Both apps are free and work well for planning your bus trip to KPHB.