There are 7 ways to get from Lahore to Islamabad (State) by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Lahore International Airport (LHE) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)plane LHE - ISB
1h 26m$45–222Train via Gujar Khan
cheapest- Take the train from Lahore Jn. to Gujar Khantrain 7Up / ...
- Take the train from Gujar Khan to Chak Lalatrain 45Up
6h 51m$5–24Bus
- Take the bus from Lahore to Islamabadbus
5h 2m$10–11Train
- Take the train from Lahore Junction to Margalatrain 5Up
5h 10m$6–20Drive 291 km
- Drive from Lahore to Islamabadcar 291 km
3h 31m$28–40Taxi
- Take the taxi from Lahore to Islamabadtaxi 291 km
3h 31m$50–65Bus via Islamabad
- Take the bus from Lahore to Islamabadbus
5h 37m$11–17
Lahore International Airport (LHE) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lahore to Islamabad (State) is to bus which costs $10 - $11 and takes 5h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Lahore to Islamabad (State) is to fly which takes 1h 26m and costs $45 - $230.
No, there is no direct bus from Lahore to Islamabad (State). However, there are services departing from Lahore and arriving at Pims via Faizabad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Lahore to Islamabad (State). However, there are services departing from Lahore Junction and arriving at Margala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
The distance between Lahore and Islamabad (State) is 317 km. The road distance is 291 km.
The best way to get from Lahore to Islamabad (State) without a car is to bus which takes 5h 2m and costs $10 - $11.
It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Lahore to Islamabad (State), including transfers.
Lahore to Islamabad (State) bus services, operated by Skyways, depart from Lahore station.
Lahore to Islamabad (State) train services, operated by Pakistan Railways, depart from Lahore Junction station.
The best way to get from Lahore to Islamabad (State) is to fly which takes 1h 26m and costs $45 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $10 - $11 and takes 5h 2m, you could also train, which costs $5 - $21 and takes 5h 10m.
What companies run services between Lahore, Pakistan and Islamabad (State), Pakistan?
Fly Jinnah Services flies from Lahore International Airport (LHE) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB) twice daily. Alternatively, Skyways operates a bus from Lahore to Islamabad hourly. Tickets cost $7 and the journey takes 4h 40m.
- Website
- flyjinnah.com
Flights from Lahore International Airport to Islamabad 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 Lahore Junction to Margala
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–17
- Website
- https://www.pakrailways.gov.pk/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.pakrailways.gov.pk/train
- Book at
- https://www.pakrailways.gov.pk/buy
- Economy
- $3–6
- AC Sleeper
- $7–11
- AC Business
- $11–17
Train from Lahore Jn. to Gujar Khan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–15
- 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
- $6–9
- AC Business
- $10–15
Train from Gujar Khan to Chak Lala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–9
- Website
- https://www.pakrailways.gov.pk/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.pakrailways.gov.pk/train
- Book at
- https://www.pakrailways.gov.pk/buy
- Economy
- $1–2
- AC Sleeper
- $2–4
- AC Business
- $6–9
- Phone
- 111-555-567
- [email protected]
- Website
- skyways.pk
Bus from Lahore to Islamabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7
- Schedules at
- skyways.pk
- Phone
- (061) 111 22 44 88
- [email protected]
- Website
- faisalmovers.com
Bus from Lahore to Islamabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- https://www.bookkaru.com/
- Website
- https://www.faisalmovers.com/
- Executive
- $6–9
- Premium Plus
- $9–12
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More Questions & Answers
Lahore to Islamabad (State) bus services, operated by Skyways, arrive at Islamabad station.
Lahore to Islamabad (State) train services, operated by Pakistan Railways, arrive at Margala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lahore to Islamabad (State) is 291 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Lahore to Islamabad (State).
There are 2364+ hotels available in Islamabad (State).