Trains to Islamabad
Stations on record, the cities within reach by rail, and estimated times from distance.
Wikidata lists 1 railway station in Islamabad: Islamabad railway station. Which one a service uses is set by the operator, so check the station name on the ticket, not just the city.
Rail routes from Islamabad
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islamabad to Muzaffarābād | Pakistan | 82 km (51 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Islamabad to Chakwal | Pakistan | 89 km (56 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Islamabad to Mardan | Pakistan | 106 km (66 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Islamabad to Battagram | Pakistan | 106 km (66 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Islamabad to Mandi Bahauddin | Pakistan | 133 km (83 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Islamabad to Peshawar | Pakistan | 139 km (86 mi) | about 2 h |
| Islamabad to Kohat | Pakistan | 148 km (92 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Islamabad to Gujrat | Pakistan | 160 km (99 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Islamabad to Sargodha | Pakistan | 185 km (115 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Islamabad to Sialkot | Pakistan | 195 km (121 mi) | about 2 h 48 min |
| Islamabad to Gujranwala | Pakistan | 204 km (127 mi) | about 2 h 56 min |
| Islamabad to Sahiwal | Pakistan | 205 km (128 mi) | about 2 h 57 min |
| Islamabad to Lahore | Pakistan | 270 km (168 mi) | about 3 h 53 min |
| Islamabad to Karachi | Pakistan | 1,145 km (712 mi) | about 16 h 28 min |
| Islamabad to Faisalabad | Pakistan | 256 km (159 mi) | about 3 h 41 min |
| Islamabad to Multan | Pakistan | 419 km (260 mi) | about 6 h 1 min |
| Islamabad to Hyderabad | Pakistan | 1,029 km (640 mi) | about 14 h 48 min |
| Islamabad to Quetta | Pakistan | 692 km (430 mi) | about 9 h 57 min |
| Islamabad to Bannu | Pakistan | 241 km (150 mi) | about 3 h 28 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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Common questions
Which railway stations does Islamabad have?
Islamabad railway station.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.