Peshawar to Islamabad by train
Islamabad lies 139 km (86 mi) east of Peshawar, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 2 h at the speeds typical of Pakistan rail, over roughly 170 km (105 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Peshawar | Islamabad | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Pakistan | Pakistan |
| Population | 4.8 million | 601,600 |
| Elevation | 340 m (1,115 ft) | 579 m (1,900 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Karachi) | UTC+5 (Asia/Karachi) |
| Stations on record | Peshawar City railway station | Islamabad railway station |
Where to book trains from Peshawar to Islamabad
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Staying in Islamabad
Our booking partner lists 1,267+ places to stay in Islamabad (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 490 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (252), and 28 are five-star. Across 108 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.8 out of 10. Guests have left 26,961 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Islamabad from Peshawar?
139 km (86 mi) in a straight line, east of Peshawar; by road roughly 170 km (105 mi).
How long does it take to get from Peshawar to Islamabad by train?
About 2 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Peshawar and Islamabad?
No, both are on Asia/Karachi at the moment.
Where can I stay in Islamabad?
Our booking partner lists 1,267+ places to stay in Islamabad, 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.