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You set the fare, using the recommended price of ₨ 5,000 as a guide. Once drivers respond, compare their offers and choose a driver based on their rating, reviews, and vehicle type. The route is 375 km long, and the drive takes 4.5 hours. The average ride rating is 4.96/5, based on 4,894 reviews.
Lahore – Islamabad route details
4.5 hours
Average travel time
375 km
Average route distance
₨ 5,000
Recommended ride price
4.5 hours
Average travel time
375 km
Average route distance
₨ 5,000
Recommended ride price
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Route information
The drive from Lahore to Islamabad follows M-2 Motorway. The Lahore to Islamabad distance is 375 km, and the average travel time is 4.5 hours when weather, checkpoints, and traffic near the cities do not add delays.
How do I book a ride from Lahore to Islamabad?
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Create a ride request
Enter your pickup and destination addresses, choose a convenient date and departure time, and offer your fare.
- 2
Wait for offers from drivers
Offers usually arrive within a minute of creating a request. Drivers can propose their own price or a different departure time.
- 3
Choose a driver and start your ride
Compare each driver's price, rating, reviews, and vehicle. After choosing a driver, call or message them to confirm the price, pickup address, destination, and departure time.
Like a taxi, but at Fair Prices
With inDrive, you don’t just see the price — you offer your own. Drivers can accept your fare or suggest theirs, so you can compare options, ratings, and reviews before choosing who to ride with.
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Rating system
Passengers rate drivers after each ride. You can choose a driver based on reviews from other passengers
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Every driver undergoes checks before they can start accepting ride requests on inDrive
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In an emergency, use the safety button to quickly contact the police or other emergency services
Popular routes
How to get from Lahore to Islamabad
Taxi
Regular taxi services from Lahore to Islamabad usually charge a fixed fare. With inDrive.City to City, you can offer your own fare, using the recommended price of ₨ 5,000 as a guide, then choose a driver based on their offer, vehicle, and proposed ride details. With inDrive.City to City you can book a ride with a local driver straight from door-to-door.
Bus
Bus and coach options on the Lahore to Islamabad corridor follow fixed terminals, timetables, and stops. The trip can take longer than the 4.5 hours car ride over 375 km because of boarding, breaks, and terminal transfers. It can be an affordable travel option, but you need to plan around the schedule and get to and from the bus stations. With inDrive.City to City you can book a ride with a local driver straight from door-to-door.
Train
Pakistan Railways serves the Lahore to Islamabad rail corridor, typically using Lahore Junction and Rawalpindi, the main rail station for Islamabad. A train can work for station-to-station travel, but schedules, stops, and station transfers add time beyond the road trip. With inDrive.City to City you can book a ride with a local driver straight from door-to-door.
What are the best places to visit in Islamabad?
After arriving in Islamabad, start with Faisal Mosque, continue to Margalla Hills, and add Pakistan Monument to your city route.
Faisal Mosque
Faisal Mosque in Islamabad is Pakistan’s largest mosque, nestled at the base of the Margalla Hills. Its tent-like design and vast prayer hall combine modern architecture with Islamic tradition, making it an iconic landmark.
Margalla Hills
The Margalla Hills surrounding Islamabad offer scenic hiking trails and panoramic views. Covered in forest and home to diverse wildlife, they provide a natural retreat just minutes from the city center.
Pakistan Monument
The Pakistan Monument in Islamabad is a petal-shaped national symbol honoring unity and heritage. Its marble petals represent Pakistan’s provinces, and the adjoining museum showcases the country’s historical journey.
