LAHORE – Commuters travelling from Lahore to Rawalpindi and Islamabad may face disruptions in the coming days as the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) long march has prompted authorities to impose additional security measures.
If motorways or other major roads connecting Lahore with Rawalpindi and Islamabad are blocked or traffic movement is restricted, Pakistan Railways could offer a practical alternative for people undertaking essential journeys.
Trains from Lahore Junction to Rawalpindi operate throughout the day, offering several departure options from early morning to late evening.
Lahore to Rawalpindi Train Timings
The Rawal Express (105UP) departs Lahore Junction at 12:30am and reaches Rawalpindi at 5:00am, completing the journey in 4 hours and 30 minutes.
The Subak Raftar (101UP) leaves Lahore at 7:00am and arrives in Rawalpindi at 11:45am, with a travel time of 4 hours and 45 minutes.
The Awam Express (13UP) departs at 8:00am and reaches Rawalpindi at 1:20pm after a 5-hour-and-20-minute journey.
The Jaffar Express (39UP) leaves Lahore Junction at 10:15am and arrives at 4:00pm, taking 5 hours and 45 minutes.
The Tezgam Express (7UP) departs at 2:30pm and reaches Rawalpindi at 8:00pm, completing the journey in 5 hours and 30 minutes.
The Green Line Express (5UP) leaves Lahore at 3:10pm and arrives in Rawalpindi at 7:35pm, with a travel time of 4 hours and 25 minutes.
The Subak Kharam Express (103UP) departs at 4:30pm and reaches Rawalpindi at 9:40pm, taking 5 hours and 10 minutes.
The Islamabad Express (107UP) leaves Lahore Junction at 6:00pm and arrives at Rawalpindi at 10:15pm, completing the trip in 4 hours and 15 minutes.
The Khyber Mail (1UP), the final listed service of the day, departs Lahore Junction at 9:00pm and reaches Rawalpindi at 2:15am the following day, with a total journey time of 5 hours and 15 minutes.
Lahore to Rawalpindi Ticket Prices
Train ticket fares from Lahore to Rawalpindi on Pakistan Railways vary according to the train and class selected, with prices generally ranging from around PKR 1,000 to PKR 4,500.
For the Subak Raftar and Subak Kharam, economy tickets cost around PKR 1,000 to 1,100, while AC Lower/Standard fares range from PKR 1,450 to 1,950. AC Business tickets are priced between PKR 1,700 and 2,150, while Parlor seats cost around PKR 1,900 to 2,400.
The Islamabad Express offers economy fares of PKR 1,000 to 1,100. AC Lower/Standard tickets range from PKR 1,650 to 1,950, while AC Business costs PKR 1,850 to 2,150. Parlor fares are around PKR 2,100 to 2,400.
For the Awam Express, economy tickets are priced at PKR 1,150 to 1,250, while AC Business costs around PKR 1,950.
Khyber Mail economy fares range from PKR 1,150 to 1,250. Its AC Business ticket costs about PKR 2,400, while AC Sleeper fares are around PKR 2,550.
Jaffar Express and Tezgam have economy fares of approximately PKR 1,400 to 1,650. AC Lower/Standard tickets range from PKR 2,050 to 2,400, while AC Business fares are around PKR 3,000 to 3,500. AC Sleeper tickets can cost between PKR 3,800 and 4,500.
The Green Line has relatively higher fares, with economy tickets priced at PKR 2,000 to 2,350 and AC Lower/Standard fares ranging from PKR 3,150 to 3,800. Parlor fares are approximately PKR 3,450 to 4,150.
