There are 6 ways to get from Punjab to Islamabad 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
cheapest- Take the train from Lahore Junction to Margalatrain 5Up
6h 23m$6–20Bus
- Take the bus from Lahore to Islamabadbus
5h 2m$10–11Drive 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 40m$11–17
Lahore International Airport (LHE) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Punjab to Islamabad is to bus which costs $10 - $11 and takes 5h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Punjab to Islamabad is to fly which takes 1h 26m and costs $45 - $230.
No, there is no direct bus from Punjab to Islamabad. 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 Punjab station to Islamabad. However, there are services departing from Sultanpura Station and arriving at Margala via Lahore Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
The distance between Punjab and Islamabad is 317 km. The road distance is 291 km.
The best way to get from Punjab to Islamabad without a car is to bus which takes 5h 2m and costs $10 - $11.
It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Punjab to Islamabad, including transfers.
Punjab to Islamabad bus services, operated by Skyways, depart from Lahore station.
Punjab to Islamabad train services, operated by Pakistan Railways, depart from Lahore Junction station.
The best way to get from Punjab to Islamabad 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 6h 23m.
What companies run services between Punjab, Pakistan and Islamabad, 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
- 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
Punjab to Islamabad bus services, operated by Skyways, arrive at Islamabad station.
Punjab to Islamabad train services, operated by Pakistan Railways, arrive at Margala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Punjab to Islamabad is 291 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Punjab to Islamabad.
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