Tarnaka Bus Stop is one of Hyderabad’s most academically significant and most strategically positioned TSRTC transit points — a key bus stop cluster in the Tarnaka neighbourhood of northeastern Hyderabad, serving the densely populated educational and residential belt that stretches along the ECIL corridor between Secunderabad and Uppal. The name Tarnaka immediately evokes Hyderabad’s academic identity: the neighbourhood is home to some of the city’s most celebrated institutions, including Osmania University, the NTR Health University, TSRTC Hospital, and several prestigious autonomous colleges — making the Tarnaka bus stop zone one of the most student-dense transit points in the twin cities. The stop cluster includes the Tarnaka Main Stop, the Tarnaka Pushpak Bus Stop for Pushpak airport liner services, and the Tarnaka RTC Hospital stop — all within close proximity to Habsiguda Metro Station on the Hyderabad Metro Blue Line.
Location and Address
Tarnaka Bus Stop is located in the Tarnaka neighbourhood — on the Uppal Road / Habsiguda Road corridor in northeastern Hyderabad.
- Address: Tarnaka Bus Stop, Habsiguda Road, Tarnaka, Hyderabad — 500007, Telangana
The stop is approximately 6 kilometres from Secunderabad Railway Station, 8 kilometres from MGBS Hyderabad, 4 kilometres from Uppal, 3 kilometres from ECIL X Road, and directly adjacent to the Osmania University campus — one of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana’s largest and most storied universities.
How to Reach Tarnaka Bus Stop
| Mode of Transport | Details | Approx. Time |
| Hyderabad Metro — Blue Line | Habsiguda Metro Station — 7-minute walk | 15 — 20 min from Ameerpet |
| Hyderabad MMTS | Sitafalmandi MMTS Station — nearby | Suburban rail access |
| TSRTC City Bus | Routes 3, 3D, 3HN, 3JJ, 3KL, 3KN, 3L, 3N, 3SD, 3Y, 8, 18, 18B, 136, 136D, 136N, 300A, 300/90L, 245/494 | Multiple routes — frequent |
| Pushpak Airport Bus | Tarnaka Pushpak Bus Stop — airport liner | From 4:56 AM |
| Auto-Rickshaw | Available throughout the day in Tarnaka | Readily available |
| App-Based Cab | Ola, Uber active in the area | 15 — 25 min from city centre |
Tarnaka Bus Stop Timings
| Service | First Bus | Last Bus | Notes |
| TSRTC Route 300A — to Aramghar X Roads | 4:56 AM | 11:00 PM | First service of the day at Tarnaka |
| TSRTC Route 300/90L — to Mehdipatnam | 5:00 AM | 11:13 PM | Last service — 300/90L |
| TSRTC Route 3 — to Afzalgunj Bus Station | 4:59 AM | 10:30 PM | 3 series — most frequent at Tarnaka |
| TSRTC Route 3HN / 3JJ / 3KN / 3KL | 5:00 AM | 10:30 PM | Multiple 3-series variants — Afzalgunj / MGBS |
| TSRTC Route 136 / 136D / 136N — to Nampally | 5:45 AM | 10:30 PM | Cross-city Nampally corridor |
| TSRTC Route 18 / 18B — to Boduppal | 5:30 AM | 10:30 PM | Eastbound Boduppal service |
| TSRTC Route 280ST — to Infosys SEZ Malkajgiri | 5:21 AM | 9:30 PM | IT campus shuttle route |
| TSRTC Route 245/494 — to Jiyapally Tanda | 5:30 AM | 9:30 PM | Outskirts service |
| TSRTC Route 245A / 250S | 5:30 AM | 9:30 PM | Chengicherla and east corridor |
| Hyderabad Metro — Blue Line (Habsiguda) | 6:00 AM | 11:28 PM | 7-minute walk from stop |
Facilities at Tarnaka Bus Stop
| Facility | Status | Details |
| Bus Shelter | ✅ Available | Covered stops at Tarnaka Main and Pushpak stops |
| Seating | ✅ Available | Passenger benches at the stop |
| Hyderabad Metro Access | ✅ Available | Habsiguda Blue Line Metro — 7-minute walk |
| Pushpak Airport Boarding | ✅ Available | Tarnaka Pushpak Bus Stop — dedicated airport liner |
| TSRTC RTC Hospital | ✅ Adjacent | TSRTC Hospital on Tarnaka Road |
| Food and Tea Stalls | ✅ Available | Vendors near Tarnaka junction and Osmania University gate |
| ATM | ✅ Available | Multiple banks along Habsiguda Road and Tarnaka zone |
| Pharmacy | ✅ Available | Medical shops near RTC Hospital and Tarnaka junction |
| Auto-Rickshaw Stand | ✅ Available | Available throughout the day |
| App-Based Cab Zone | ✅ Active | Ola, Uber active at Tarnaka |
Major TSRTC Bus Routes From Tarnaka Bus Stop
| Route | Route Details | Key Destinations |
| 3 | Tarnaka to Afzalgunj Bus Station | Tarnaka — Habsiguda — Ramkote — Afzalgunj |
| 3HN / 3JJ | Tarnaka — Afzalgunj / MGBS variants | Via Ramkote — Koti — Afzalgunj |
| 3KN / 3KL / 3L / 3N / 3SD | 3-series variants | Tarnaka — Afzalgunj–Dilsukhnagar corridor |
| 3Y | Tarnaka — Afzalgunj | Regular 3-series service |
| 8 | Tarnaka Metro Station to Kushaiguda | Local shuttle — 8 series |
| 18 / 18B | Tarnaka to Boduppal | Via Habsiguda — ECIL — Boduppal |
| 136 | Tarnaka to Nampally | Via Secunderabad — Nampally |
| 136D / 136H / 136N | 136-series variants | Tarnaka — Nampally corridor variants |
| 300A | Tarnaka to Aramghar X Roads | Via Nacharam — Mallapur — Aramghar |
| 300/90L | Tarnaka to Mehdipatnam | Via Afzalgunj — Mehdipatnam |
| 245/494 / 245A | Tarnaka to Jiyapally / Aushapur | Eastbound outskirts services |
| 250S | Tarnaka to Chengicherla | Via Habsiguda — Uppal — Chengicherla |
| 280ST | Tarnaka to Infosys SEZ (Malkajgiri) | IT corridor — Malkajgiri |
Nearby Area
Osmania University — One of Hyderabad’s most celebrated academic landmarks, Osmania University is the defining institution of the Tarnaka neighbourhood — a sprawling campus of grand Gothic-style buildings established in 1918, whose engineering, arts, science, and law faculties have produced generations of Telangana’s most distinguished professionals. The university’s central library and Arts College building — constructed in Qutb Shahi architectural style — are among the finest academic buildings in India. Thousands of students board buses at Tarnaka daily for their commutes to and from the campus.
TSRTC Hospital (Tarnaka) — The TSRTC Hospital on Tarnaka Road is a significant healthcare facility serving TSRTC employees and their families across the twin cities. The hospital’s presence at the Tarnaka stop gives the area a constant healthcare-related footfall — doctors, nurses, patients, and visitors contributing to the daily transit demand at the stop cluster.
Habsiguda — The commercial locality of Habsiguda is directly adjacent to Tarnaka — home to active retail markets, restaurants, hardware shops, and residential colonies. The Habsiguda Blue Line Metro Station — 7 minutes’ walk from the bus stop — is the most practically useful Metro connection for Tarnaka commuters heading toward Ameerpet, Miyapur, LB Nagar, and the city’s tech corridors.
NTR Health University — The Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences — Telangana’s apex medical education institution — is in the broader Tarnaka zone, adding another dimension of academic and healthcare significance to this bus stop cluster.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the first bus at Tarnaka Bus Stop?
A: Route 300A departs at 4:56 AM — the first service at Tarnaka Pushpak Bus Stop — followed by Route 3 and other 3-series services from 4:59 AM.
Q2. Which Metro station is nearest to Tarnaka?
A: Habsiguda Metro Station on the Blue Line is 7 minutes’ walk — the most practical rapid transit option for Tarnaka commuters.
Q3. Which is the most frequent route at Tarnaka?
A: The Route 3 series — comprising Routes 3, 3HN, 3JJ, 3KN, 3KL, 3L, 3N, and others — is the most frequent at Tarnaka, collectively providing one of the city’s highest intermediate stop bus frequencies.
Q4. Is there an airport bus from Tarnaka?
A: Yes. The Tarnaka Pushpak Bus Stop serves the TSRTC Pushpak airport liner, with the first departure at 4:56 AM, providing early morning airport connectivity.
Q5. How far is Osmania University from Tarnaka Bus Stop?
A: Osmania University’s main gates are within walking distance — 5 to 10 minutes on foot from the bus stop.
Q6. What is the last bus at Tarnaka?
A: Route 300/90L runs until 11:13 PM — the last service at the Tarnaka stop cluster.
