Lahore to Rawalpindi Train Timings and Fare 2026: All 9 Trains, Both Ways
Nine trains run Lahore to Rawalpindi daily, from 00:30 to 21:00, and nine run back. See every time, the fastest at 4 h 15 min, and fares from Rs 1,100.
Nine trains run from Lahore to Rawalpindi every day, the first at 00:30 (Rawal Express) and the last at 21:00 (Khyber Mail). Economy costs Rs 1,100 on the four intercity trains and up to Rs 2,350 on Green Line. The fastest is Islamabad Express at 4 hours 15 minutes. Nine trains also run the other way, from Rawalpindi at 00:30 to 18:00.
We read every departure, arrival and fare on the official Pakistan Railways booking system on 2 November 2026, for travel on 5 November. The table below is the full list, both ways, with the cheapest fare in each class. Pick by time first, then by class, because the price gap between trains is bigger than most people expect.
Lahore to Rawalpindi trains leave from 00:30 to 21:00
Four of the nine are intercity trains that start in Lahore: Rawal Express, Subak Raftar, Subak Kharram and Islamabad Express. The other five are long-distance trains passing through from Karachi or Quetta, so they can bring delays with them.
| Train | Leaves Lahore | Reaches Rawalpindi | Time | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 105UP Rawal Express | 00:30 | 05:00 | 4 h 30 min | Rs 1,100 |
| 101UP Subak Raftar | 07:00 | 11:45 | 4 h 45 min | Rs 1,100 |
| 13UP Awam Express | 07:25 | 12:50 | 5 h 25 min | Rs 1,250 |
| 39UP Jaffar Express | 10:15 | 16:00 | 5 h 45 min | Rs 1,650 |
| 7UP Tezgam | 14:30 | 20:00 | 5 h 30 min | Rs 1,650 |
| 5UP Green Line | 15:10 | 19:35 | 4 h 25 min | Rs 2,350 |
| 103UP Subak Kharram | 16:30 | 21:40 | 5 h 10 min | Rs 1,100 |
| 107UP Islamabad Express | 18:00 | 22:15 | 4 h 15 min | Rs 1,100 |
| 1UP Khyber Mail | 21:00 | 02:15 next day | 5 h 15 min | Rs 1,250 |
Our pick for most people is Subak Raftar in the morning or Islamabad Express in the evening. Both cost Rs 1,100 in Economy, both start in Lahore, and Islamabad Express is the quickest train on the route.
Rawalpindi to Lahore trains leave from 00:30 to 18:00
The return list has the same nine trains, with Rawalpindi times shifted to suit the long-distance services. Fares match the Lahore to Rawalpindi direction for each train.
| Train | Leaves Rawalpindi | Reaches Lahore | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 106DN Rawal Express | 00:30 | 04:40 | 4 h 10 min |
| 2DN Khyber Mail | 02:00 | 07:15 | 5 h 15 min |
| 102DN Subak Raftar | 07:00 | 11:50 | 4 h 50 min |
| 8DN Tezgam | 08:00 | 13:15 | 5 h 15 min |
| 40DN Jaffar Express | 09:35 | 15:00 | 5 h 25 min |
| 14DN Awam Express | 12:30 | 18:20 | 5 h 50 min |
| 6DN Green Line | 15:40 | 20:05 | 4 h 25 min |
| 104DN Subak Kharram | 16:30 | 21:35 | 5 h 5 min |
| 108DN Islamabad Express | 18:00 | 22:15 | 4 h 15 min |
Rawal Express is the fastest southbound train at 4 hours 10 minutes, but it means leaving at half past midnight. For a day trip to Lahore, Subak Raftar at 07:00 gets you there before noon.
Fares by class on the Lahore to Rawalpindi route
Every train has Economy and some kind of AC class. The four intercity trains sell AC Standard as a seat, while the long-distance trains sell it as a berth. These are the 5 November 2026 prices.
| Train group | Economy | AC Standard | AC Parlour | AC Business | AC Sleeper |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rawal, Subak Raftar, Subak Kharram, Islamabad Express | Rs 1,100 | Rs 1,950 (seat) | Rs 2,400 | Rs 2,150 | None |
| Awam Express | Rs 1,250 | Rs 2,300 | None | Rs 2,800 | None |
| Khyber Mail | Rs 1,250 | Rs 2,300 | None | Rs 2,800 | Rs 3,050 |
| Tezgam, Jaffar Express | Rs 1,650 | Rs 2,400 | None | Rs 3,500 | Rs 4,500 |
| Green Line | Rs 2,350 | Rs 3,800 | Rs 4,150 | Rs 4,700 | None |
One oddity is worth knowing. On the four intercity trains, AC Business at Rs 2,150 cost less than AC Parlour at Rs 2,400 on the date we checked. And the cheapest AC Sleeper on the route is on Khyber Mail at Rs 3,050, though it arrives at 02:15. What each class actually gives you is set out in Pakistan Railways classes explained.
Train, bus or car between Lahore and Rawalpindi
The fastest train takes 4 hours 15 minutes for 290 km of track. By road, the M-2 motorway is the main route, and you pay toll and fuel on top; every exit is listed in the M-2 motorway toll plazas. Coaches run all day too, and their fares and refund rules are in the Daewoo Express booking details.
The train is hard to beat on price in Economy, and a family with heavy bags gets 20 kg free per ticket. Winter fog slows both options. Pakistan Railways posted a notice in December 2025 listing trains that left Lahore hours late because of fog, and motorway sections close in thick fog too. Before a winter trip by road, check the PMD motorway fog update.
How to book a Lahore to Rawalpindi train ticket
Pakistan Railways lets you reserve up to 90 days ahead, according to its official FAQ. The booking screen shows how many seats are left in each class, so you can see quickly which train still has room.
- Open pakrailways.gov.pk or the Rabta app and sign in.
- Choose Lahore Jn as From and Rawalpindi as To, or the other way round.
- Pick the date. All nine trains appear with seats left in each class.
- Choose your train and class, then a seat or berth.
- Pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or another option shown, and keep the SMS.
Children aged 3 to 10 pay half fare under the Pakistan Railways terms and conditions. Cancelling costs 10 per cent more than 48 hours ahead, 20 per cent between 48 and 24 hours, and 30 per cent within 24 hours.
Common questions
How many trains run from Lahore to Rawalpindi?
Nine a day, from Rawal Express at 00:30 to Khyber Mail at 21:00, on the booking system for 5 November 2026.
What is the cheapest Lahore to Rawalpindi train?
Rawal Express, Subak Raftar, Subak Kharram and Islamabad Express, all at Rs 1,100 in Economy.
Which is the fastest train from Lahore to Rawalpindi?
Islamabad Express, at 4 hours 15 minutes. Green Line takes 4 hours 25 minutes.
What is the last train from Rawalpindi to Lahore?
Islamabad Express (108DN) at 18:00, reaching Lahore at 22:15.
How much is the Green Line fare from Lahore to Rawalpindi?
Rs 2,350 in Economy and Rs 4,700 in AC Business, for travel on 5 November 2026.
Which Lahore to Rawalpindi trains have AC Sleeper?
Khyber Mail at Rs 3,050, and Tezgam and Jaffar Express at Rs 4,500. The intercity trains have none.
How we verified this
What we checked, where we read it, and what we could not confirm.
Last checked 2 November 2026, about 22:45 PKT. We read all departures, arrivals, journey times and fares for Lahore Jn to Rawalpindi and Rawalpindi to Lahore Jn on the Pakistan Railways booking system at pakrailways.gov.pk, for travel on 5 November 2026. Booking and refund rules come from the Pakistan Railways FAQ and terms at pakrail.gov.pk, read the same night. Times can change and trains can run late, so check the booking screen on the day.
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