There are 5 ways to get from Islamabad to Lahore by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to Lahore International Airport (LHE)plane ISB - LHE
1h 25m$44–222Train
cheapest- Take the train from Rawalpindi to Lahore Junctiontrain 6Dn
7h 49m$4–24Bus
- Take the bus from Islamabad to Lahorebus
5h 53m$9–10Drive 289.8 km
- Drive from Islamabad to Lahorecar 289.8 km
3h 30m$28–40Taxi
- Take the taxi from Islamabad to Lahoretaxi 289.8 km
3h 30m$50–65
Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to Lahore International Airport (LHE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Islamabad to Lahore is to bus which costs $9 - $11 and takes 5h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Islamabad to Lahore is to fly which takes 1h 25m and costs $40 - $230.
No, there is no direct bus from Islamabad to Lahore. However, there are services departing from Pims and arriving at Lahore via Islamabad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Islamabad to Lahore. However, there are services departing from Chak Lala and arriving at Lahore Junction via Rawalpindi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
The distance between Islamabad and Lahore is 316 km. The road distance is 289.8 km.
The best way to get from Islamabad to Lahore without a car is to bus which takes 5h 53m and costs $9 - $11.
It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Islamabad to Lahore, including transfers.
Islamabad to Lahore bus services, operated by Skyways, depart from Islamabad station.
Islamabad to Lahore train services, operated by Pakistan Railways, depart from Rawalpindi station.
The best way to get from Islamabad to Lahore is to fly which takes 1h 25m and costs $40 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $9 - $11 and takes 5h 53m, you could also train, which costs $4 - $25 and takes 7h 49m.
What companies run services between Islamabad, Pakistan and Lahore, Pakistan?
Fly Jinnah Services flies from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to Lahore International Airport (LHE) twice daily. Alternatively, Skyways operates a bus from Islamabad to Lahore hourly. Tickets cost $7 and the journey takes 4h 55m.
- Website
- flyjinnah.com
Flights from Islamabad International Airport to Lahore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–210
- Phone
- +92 42 99201738
- [email protected]
- Website
- pakrailways.gov.pk
Train from Rawalpindi to Lahore Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–16
- Website
- https://www.pakrailways.gov.pk/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.pakrailways.gov.pk/train
- Book at
- https://www.pakrailways.gov.pk/buy
- Economy
- $3–5
- AC Sleeper
- $7–11
- AC Business
- $11–16
- Phone
- 111-555-567
- [email protected]
- Website
- skyways.pk
Bus from Islamabad to Lahore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7
- Schedules at
- skyways.pk
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More Questions & Answers
Islamabad to Lahore bus services, operated by Skyways, arrive at Lahore station.
Islamabad to Lahore train services, operated by Pakistan Railways, arrive at Lahore Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Islamabad to Lahore is 290 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Islamabad to Lahore.
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