Before Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station acquired its name and its formal scale, before the 150-platform giant of Imlibun became the regional transit colossus it is today, there was the Central Bus Station. The original CBS in Gowliguda carries a history that begins in 1930 — constructed during the era of Nizam-VII Mir Osman Ali Khan initially for the maintenance of Mississippi aircraft, it was handed over to Nizam Road Transport services in 1932 and renamed the Gowliguda Bus Stand. Through the decades, as Hyderabad grew and TSRTC expanded, the CBS continued to serve the Gowliguda zone on the banks of the Musi River.
The structure collapsed on July 4, 2018, a week after having been abandoned by the authorities, marking the literal end of the original CBS structure. What travelers and transit navigators today identify as CBS is the collective TGSRTC stop zone along NH-65 in Gowliguda — operating as a city bus hub with approximately 85,000 daily passengers across the routes serving the Afzalgunj, Rathifile, and Gowliguda corridor. The CBS stop on NH-65 Gowliguda North is served by TGSRTC Route 86A (CBS to Rathifile Bus Station), Route 299A (Central Bus Station CBS to Hayathnagar Bus Station, 33 stops), Route 9X/283D (CBS to Suraram Colony), and several others. The MGBS Metro Station on the Red-Green Line interchange is approximately 290 metres from the CBS stop — practically the same location.
Hyderabad Central Bus Station Overview
| Detail | Information |
| Name | Central Bus Station (CBS), Hyderabad |
| Location | NH-65, Gowliguda North, Gowliguda, Hyderabad, Telangana — 500095 |
| Historical Note | Original CBS built 1930 Nizam era; collapsed July 4, 2018 |
| Current Status | TGSRTC city bus hub zone on NH-65, Gowliguda |
| Operated By | TGSRTC |
| Daily Passengers | Approx. 85,000 |
| Key TGSRTC Routes | 86A (CBS–Rathifile), 299A (CBS–Hayathnagar, 33 stops), 9X/283D (CBS–Suraram Colony) |
| Nearest Metro Station | MG Bus Station Metro — Red Line + Green Line — Approx. 290 m |
| Nearest Railway Station | Farhantnagar Railway Station — Approx. 740 m |
| Relationship to MGBS | Adjacent — CBS is within the broader MGBS transit zone; passengers often transfer between CBS stops and MGBS platforms |
| Distance from Charminar | Approx. 3 km |
| Distance from Secunderabad | Approx. 8–10 km |
| Distance from HITECH City | Approx. 18–20 km |
| Distance from RGIA Airport | Approx. 35–40 km |
Location
The current CBS stop zone is on National Highway 65 in Gowliguda North — on the same Musi River bank corridor that made the original 1930s station geographically central to old Hyderabad. The CBS is effectively integrated into the broader MGBS complex — the two names describe adjacent parts of the same transit concentration. The old Gowliguda Bus Stand naming and the new CBS nomenclature overlay each other in the practical vocabulary of Hyderabad’s commuter population, who navigate by both terms depending on the specific stop they need.
Directions
From Charminar: Travel northward via the old city arterials approximately 3 kilometres, 10 to 15 minutes by TGSRTC city bus or auto-rickshaw.
From Secunderabad: TGSRTC city buses on the Afzalgunj and CBS routes cover the 8 to 10-kilometre north-south corridor in 25 to 40 minutes.
From MG Bus Station Metro (Red-Green interchange): Walk approximately 290 metres — the metro station and CBS zone are effectively at the same address.
From HITECH City: Travel southeastward via the city arterials approximately 18 to 20 kilometres, 35 to 60 minutes depending on peak-hour traffic.
Connectivity
MG Bus Station Metro Station at 290 metres is the CBS zone’s defining connectivity asset — the Red Line connects northward through the city toward Ameerpet and HITECH City, and the Green Line connects southward toward Falaknuma. Farhantnagar Railway Station at approximately 740 metres provides suburban MMTS train access. The CBS’s practical integration with MGBS means passengers have access to MGBS’s full TGSRTC intercity network, Hyderabad Metro, and MMTS all within the same compact geographic zone.
Nearby Areas
Afzalgunj: The commercial zone and historical covered market of Hyderabad’s old city is adjacent to the CBS-MGBS precinct, accessible on foot from the bus stop zone. Musi River Waterfront: Hyderabad’s historic urban river whose flooding shaped the city’s settlement pattern for centuries runs directly adjacent to the CBS location. Charminar Heritage Zone: The CBS’s 3-kilometre proximity to Charminar makes it a practical starting or ending point for exploring the old city’s heritage belt.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Where is Hyderabad Central Bus Station (CBS)?
A: NH-65, Gowliguda North, Gowliguda, Hyderabad — 500095. Approximately 290 m from MG Bus Station Metro.
Q2. What happened to the original Hyderabad CBS?
A: The original 1930 Nizam-era Central Bus Station structure collapsed on July 4, 2018. The current CBS functions as a TGSRTC city bus hub zone adjacent to MGBS.
Q3. Which metro serves Hyderabad CBS?
A: MG Bus Station Metro Station on the Red and Green Line interchange — approximately 290 metres away.
Q4. How many passengers use Hyderabad CBS daily?
A: Approximately 85,000 passengers daily across TGSRTC routes serving the CBS-Gowliguda zone.
Q5. What TGSRTC routes serve Hyderabad CBS?
A: Routes 86A (to Rathifile Bus Station), 299A (to Hayathnagar, 33 stops), and 9X/283D (to Suraram Colony) are among the primary services.