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Reaching Hyderabad

By Air

  • Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (Airport code: HYD) is your gateway to the city.
  • It’s situated approximately 35 km from IIIT Hyderabad and offers global connectivity.
  • Transportation options from the airport to the city center include public transport and private taxis such as Uber and Ola.
  • For convenience and safety, it’s advisable to use pre-paid cabs or ride-sharing services.
  • Taxi fares range from 800 to 1200 INR depending on the vehicle type.
  • IIIT student volunteers will be stationed at the airport’s receiving area to help attendees with cab bookings and providing directions.
  • Hotel guests can arrange pick-up services through their respective accommodations.

By Train

Hyderabad is well-connected through its multiple railway stations, ensuring convenient access to IIIT Hyderabad. From any of these railway stations, you can easily reach accommodations in the Gachibowli locality, where IIIT-H is situated. You have the option of using pre-paid taxis, Ola/Uber cabs, or auto rickshaws for your journey.

  • Nampally Railway Station (16 km from IIIT-H)
  • Secunderabad Railway Station (23 km from IIIT-H)
  • Begumpet Railway Station (16 km from IIIT-H)
  • Lingampally Railway Station (7 km from IIIT-H)

By Road

If one is reaching Hyderabad by bus and getting down at Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station, then one can reach the campus by taxi or metered Autos or APSRTC bus numbered 216 or 217 (Note: Bus numbers 216K and 216L do not go via the institute campus).

Reaching IIIT-H from your accommodation

  • For attendees staying at specific hotels near IIIT-H, the conference provides convenient pick-up and drop-off services. To access the list of these hotels, please visit the accommodation page on our website.
  • Alternatively, we recommend utilizing Ola/Uber services for seamless travel within the city.
  • Additionally, you can inquire with your respective hotels about cab facilities they may offer to enhance your transportation options.

General Information on Taxis and Metered Autos

Metered Taxi Services

Typically they charge Rs. 15/- per kilometre with a min. of Rs.60/4kms.

  • Dott Cabs: +91-40-2424 2424
  • Easy Cabs: +91-40-4343 4343
  • Cell Cabs: +91-40-2324 2526
  • Meru : +91-40-4422 4422

Metered Autos

3 wheelers or Autos (Tuk-tuks) are fairly popular in Hyderabad. Slightly larger shared-ride 7-seaters will charge by distances, usually Rs.3/- per km. They travel on fixed routes. The smaller 3-seaters are metered and charge Rs.8/- per km (min. Rs.10/-)