There are 3 ways to get from Islamabad to Abbottabad by train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Islamabad to Abbottabad is to drive which costs $8 - $12 and takes 1h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Islamabad to Abbottabad is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs $8 - $12.
No, there is no direct train from Islamabad to Abbottabad. However, there are services departing from Chak Lala and arriving at Havelian via Rawalpindi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
The distance between Islamabad and Abbottabad is 143 km. The road distance is 86.8 km.
The best way to get from Islamabad to Abbottabad without a car is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs $5 - $23.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Islamabad to Abbottabad, including transfers.
Islamabad to Abbottabad train services, operated by Pakistan Railways, depart from Rawalpindi station.
Islamabad to Abbottabad train services, operated by Pakistan Railways, arrive at Havelian station.
Yes, the driving distance between Islamabad to Abbottabad is 87 km. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Islamabad to Abbottabad.
There are 176+ hotels available in Abbottabad.
What companies run services between Islamabad, Pakistan and Abbottabad, Pakistan?
Pakistan Railways operates a train from Rawalpindi to Havelian once daily. Tickets cost $1–10 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- Phone
- +92 42 99201738
- [email protected]
- Website
- pakrailways.gov.pk
Train from Rawalpindi to Havelian
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–10
- Website
- https://www.pakrailways.gov.pk/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.pakrailways.gov.pk/train
- Book at
- https://www.pakrailways.gov.pk/buy
- Economy
- $1–3
- AC Sleeper
- $3–5
- AC Business
- $7–10
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Slovenia: Getting from Ljubljana to Lake Bled, How to get from London to Edinburgh, and Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.