Rawalpindi to Bannu by train
Bannu lies 237 km (147 mi) west of Rawalpindi, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h 25 min at the speeds typical of Pakistan rail, over roughly 289 km (180 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Rawalpindi | Bannu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Pakistan | Pakistan |
| Population | 3.4 million | 1.4 million |
| Elevation | 501 m (1,644 ft) | 379 m (1,243 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Karachi) | UTC+5 (Asia/Karachi) |
| Stations on record | Rawalpindi Railway Station, Nur (Rawalpindi) railway station | none listed |
Where to book trains from Rawalpindi to Bannu
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Staying in Bannu
Our booking partner lists 2 places to stay in Bannu. Of the 1 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (1). Guests have left 1 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Bannu
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Common questions
How far is Bannu from Rawalpindi?
237 km (147 mi) in a straight line, west of Rawalpindi; by road roughly 289 km (180 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rawalpindi to Bannu by train?
About 3 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rawalpindi and Bannu?
No, both are on Asia/Karachi at the moment.
Where can I stay in Bannu?
Our booking partner lists 2 places to stay in Bannu, 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.