Kohat to Peshawar by train
Peshawar lies 49 km (30 mi) north of Kohat, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 42 min at the speeds typical of Pakistan rail, over roughly 60 km (37 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Kohat | Peshawar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Pakistan | Pakistan |
| Population | 151,427 | 4.8 million |
| Elevation | 503 m (1,650 ft) | 340 m (1,115 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Karachi) | UTC+5 (Asia/Karachi) |
| Stations on record | Kohat Cantonment railway station | Peshawar City railway station |
Where to book trains from Kohat to Peshawar
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Staying in Peshawar
Our booking partner lists 52 places to stay in Peshawar. Of the 40 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (20), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 961 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Peshawar from Kohat?
49 km (30 mi) in a straight line, north of Kohat; by road roughly 60 km (37 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kohat to Peshawar by train?
About 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kohat and Peshawar?
No, both are on Asia/Karachi at the moment.
Where can I stay in Peshawar?
Our booking partner lists 52 places to stay in Peshawar, 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.