Islamabad to Faisalabad by train
Faisalabad lies 256 km (159 mi) south of Islamabad, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h 41 min at the speeds typical of Pakistan rail, over roughly 313 km (194 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Islamabad | Faisalabad | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Pakistan | Pakistan |
| Population | 601,600 | 3.8 million |
| Elevation | 579 m (1,900 ft) | 186 m (610 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Karachi) | UTC+5 (Asia/Karachi) |
| Stations on record | Islamabad railway station | Faisalabad Railway Station, Faisalabad Dry Port railway station |
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Staying in Faisalabad
Our booking partner lists 54 places to stay in Faisalabad. Of the 41 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (21), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 2,397 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Faisalabad from Islamabad?
256 km (159 mi) in a straight line, south of Islamabad; by road roughly 313 km (194 mi).
How long does it take to get from Islamabad to Faisalabad by train?
About 3 h 41 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Islamabad and Faisalabad?
No, both are on Asia/Karachi at the moment.
Where can I stay in Faisalabad?
Our booking partner lists 54 places to stay in Faisalabad, 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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.