Rawalpindi to Lahore by train
Lahore lies 258 km (160 mi) south-east of Rawalpindi, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h 42 min at the speeds typical of Pakistan rail, over roughly 314 km (195 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Rawalpindi | Lahore | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Pakistan | Pakistan |
| Population | 3.4 million | 13 million |
| Elevation | 501 m (1,644 ft) | 216 m (709 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Karachi) | UTC+5 (Asia/Karachi) |
| Stations on record | Rawalpindi Railway Station, Nur (Rawalpindi) railway station | Lahore Junction Railway Station, Kot Lakhpat railway station |
Where to book trains from Rawalpindi to Lahore
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Staying in Lahore
Our booking partner lists 935 places to stay in Lahore. Of the 508 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (273), and 18 are five-star. Across 131 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.6 out of 10. Guests have left 60,910 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Lahore from Rawalpindi?
258 km (160 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Rawalpindi; by road roughly 314 km (195 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rawalpindi to Lahore by train?
About 3 h 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rawalpindi and Lahore?
No, both are on Asia/Karachi at the moment.
Where can I stay in Lahore?
Our booking partner lists 935 places to stay in Lahore, 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.