Islamabad to Lahore by bus
Lahore lies 270 km (168 mi) south-east of Islamabad, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 5 h 6 min including stops, over roughly 329 km (205 mi) of road.
| Islamabad | Lahore | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Pakistan | Pakistan |
| Population | 601,600 | 13 million |
| Elevation | 579 m (1,900 ft) | 216 m (709 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Karachi) | UTC+5 (Asia/Karachi) |
Where to book buses from Islamabad to Lahore
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Staying in Lahore
Our booking partner lists 935 places to stay in Lahore. Of the 508 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (273), and 18 are five-star. Across 131 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.6 out of 10. Guests have left 60,910 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Lahore from Islamabad?
270 km (168 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Islamabad; by road roughly 329 km (205 mi).
How long does it take to get from Islamabad to Lahore by bus?
About 5 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Islamabad and Lahore?
No, both are on Asia/Karachi at the moment.
Where can I stay in Lahore?
Our booking partner lists 935 places to stay in Lahore, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.