Islamabad to Multan by train
Multan lies 419 km (260 mi) south of Islamabad, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 6 h 1 min at the speeds typical of Pakistan rail, over roughly 511 km (317 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Islamabad | Multan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Pakistan | Pakistan |
| Population | 601,600 | 2.2 million |
| Elevation | 579 m (1,900 ft) | 126 m (413 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Karachi) | UTC+5 (Asia/Karachi) |
| Stations on record | Islamabad railway station | Multan Cantonment railway station, Multan City railway station |
Where to book trains from Islamabad to Multan
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Staying in Multan
Our booking partner lists 144 places to stay in Multan. Of the 119 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (56), and 4 are five-star. Across 23 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.5 out of 10. Guests have left 5,018 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Multan from Islamabad?
419 km (260 mi) in a straight line, south of Islamabad; by road roughly 511 km (317 mi).
How long does it take to get from Islamabad to Multan by train?
About 6 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Islamabad and Multan?
No, both are on Asia/Karachi at the moment.
Where can I stay in Multan?
Our booking partner lists 144 places to stay in Multan, 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.