Islamabad to Murree Bus Ticket Price, Timings and Online Booking
The Islamabad to Murree ticket price starts at Rs 700 on the Faisal Movers Hi-roof from Faizabad, which runs roughly hourly. The journey covers about 60 km in two hours on the Murree Expressway, and it is the cheapest and most frequent northern trip from the twin cities.
Islamabad to Murree bus ticket price: from Rs 700 on the Faisal Movers Hi-roof service, which departs Faizabad roughly hourly through the day. Larger coach services run around Rs 1,100. The journey is about two hours over 60 km, though summer weekend traffic can add considerably to that.
Islamabad to Murree ticket price and vehicle types
This is a short, high frequency hop rather than an intercity journey, and the vehicle matters more than the operator.
| Operator | Class | Journey time | Ticket price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faisal Movers Hi-roof | Van | 2h 00m | Rs 700 |
| Local coasters and vans | Coaster | 2h 15m | Rs 750 |
| Coach services | Coach | 2h 00m | Rs 1,100 |
| Private hire or taxi | Car | 1h 45m | Negotiated |
Fares are indicative published prices and vary with class, fuel adjustments and peak demand. Your live, confirmed fare appears on the seat map before payment.
Frequency is the point on this route
At two hours and Rs 700, the Faizabad Hi-roof running roughly hourly makes this the easiest northern trip from the twin cities. There is rarely any reason to book ahead or plan around a timetable. What does need planning is the return on a Sunday evening, when everyone leaves Murree at once and the Expressway backs up.
Murree traffic is the journey time
The road is short and good. What determines how long this takes is how many other people are doing it on the same day.
Two hours, reliably
Outside the peak season a midweek run is straightforward. The Expressway is fast and the Hi-roofs leave when full, which is often.
Add an hour or more
June to August weekends bring heavy traffic on the approach and into Murree itself. Leave early and expect the return to be slower than the outbound.
Crowds and closures
Winter snow draws large numbers up from the plains, and the Expressway is occasionally closed at short notice when conditions or volume demand it.
The Sunday evening problem
Everyone leaves Murree at the same time on a Sunday evening in season, and the descent backs up accordingly. Either come down early in the afternoon or plan to leave after the rush rather than in it. The fare is the same either way and the journey can differ by two hours.
Islamabad to Murree bus timings
Hi-roofs run roughly hourly from Faizabad through the day, so a timetable barely applies on this route.
Hi-roof from Faizabad
Roughly hourlyThe main service, departing through the day at around Rs 700.
Morning
Best for a day tripLeaving early gives you the afternoon in Murree and an easier return.
Return
Avoid Sunday eveningThe descent backs up in season. Come down early afternoon or late.
Booking
Not usually neededDepartures are frequent enough that turning up works most days.
Islamabad and Murree boarding points
Faizabad
The Faisal Movers Hi-roof service departs from Faizabad, which is convenient for both cities and served by the metro. Other services also run from Pirwadhai.
Faizabad is the easiest terminal to reach without a car.
General Bus Stand
Faisal Movers uses Murree General Bus Stand. Local vans and taxis for Nathia Gali, Ayubia and the Galyat depart from the same area.
The Mall is a short ride from the bus stand.
Islamabad to Murree bus FAQs
What is the Islamabad to Murree bus ticket price?
From Rs 700 on the Faisal Movers Hi-roof departing Faizabad roughly hourly. Local coasters run around Rs 750 and larger coach services about Rs 1,100.
How long does the bus take from Islamabad to Murree?
About two hours for roughly 60 km on the Murree Expressway. Summer weekends and snowfall days can add an hour or more through traffic on the approach.
Do I need to book in advance?
Usually not. The Faizabad Hi-roofs run roughly hourly and leave when full. Booking matters more for the return on a busy Sunday, and for accommodation, which fills before the transport does.
Can I get to Nathia Gali from Murree?
Yes, local vans and taxis run across into the Galyat. You can also approach from the other side via Abbottabad, which is often less crowded.
When is the best time to go?
Midweek, and outside the June to August peak if you can. The road itself is short and good; what makes the journey long is the volume of other traffic doing the same trip.
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