Mumbai to Hyderabad is 700 km — firmly in "fly" territory. The train takes 14 hours. The flight takes 1.5 hours. Math doesn't lie.
Comparison
Verdict
- ✈️ Fly: Saves 10+ hours. Worth every rupee for business or weekend trips
- 🚂 Train only if: Budget is extremely tight, or you enjoy overnight travel
- 💡 Best hack: Book flight 3 weeks early on Tue-Wed for ₹3,000 — almost train price!