Multan to Islamabad by train
Islamabad lies 419 km (260 mi) north of Multan, 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.
| Multan | Islamabad | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Pakistan | Pakistan |
| Population | 2.2 million | 601,600 |
| Elevation | 126 m (413 ft) | 579 m (1,900 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Karachi) | UTC+5 (Asia/Karachi) |
| Stations on record | Multan Cantonment railway station, Multan City railway station | Islamabad railway station |
Where to book trains from Multan 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 Multan?
419 km (260 mi) in a straight line, north of Multan; by road roughly 511 km (317 mi).
How long does it take to get from Multan to Islamabad 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 Multan 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.