Faizabad is one of the busiest metro stops in the twin cities, and for good reason. It sits right at the Faizabad Interchange, where Islamabad’s Expressway meets Rawalpindi’s Murree Road, making it the natural meeting point for commuters from both cities. Thousands of people pass through this station every single day, and it connects them to almost every corner of the metro network.
Red Line and Blue Line Both Stop at Faizabad
The Red Line metro runs a 24-station corridor from Saddar in Rawalpindi to Pak Secretariat in Islamabad, and Faizabad sits right in the middle of it. Coming from Islamabad, it is the 15th stop — right after IJP Road and just before Shamsabad. Buses on this line run every three to six minutes during the day, and a single token costs Rs 50, which makes it one of the cheapest rides on the entire network.
Faizabad is also a stop on the Blue Line, which runs along the Islamabad Expressway between PIMS Hospital and Gulberg Green near Koral Chowk. This is handy for anyone coming from Sohan, Khanna Pul, or the Expressway sectors who wants to switch toward Rawalpindi. The Blue Line fare is Rs 100, and buses arrive roughly every six minutes, so you rarely wait long at the platform.
Faizabad Station Timings, Fares and Frequency
The whole metro network operates daily from 6:15 AM to 10:00 PM, and Faizabad follows the same schedule. The first buses roll out around 6:15 in the morning, and the last departures leave near 10 at night. If you are catching the last bus, aim to reach the station a little early, because the final departures do not wait around for latecomers.
For tickets, you can buy a single-journey token from the station counter or use a rechargeable T-Cash smart card, which costs a one-time Rs 130 to issue. Tokens expire within an hour, so only buy one when you are ready to travel. The smart card is the better deal for daily riders, since it works on both the Red and Blue lines and lets you skip the token queues.
Reaching Faizabad: Feeders, Addas and Nearby Places
Faizabad is more than just a metro stop — it is a full transport hub. The FR-9 feeder bus starts right here and runs to Pirwadhai Morr, which helps commuters reach areas the main lines do not touch. Around the interchange you will also find the local bus and wagon addas that connect to nearby towns and housing societies.
Close to the station you have the Islamabad Expressway, Rawal Dam a short drive away, and Murree Road leading straight into Rawalpindi. Inside the station you will find the usual metro comforts: ticket counters, air-conditioned buses, free Wi-Fi, CCTV cameras, security staff, and separate seating for women and families. One small tip before you board: check the direction board. Red Line buses here go two ways — toward Saddar on one side and toward Pak Secretariat on the other — so make sure you are on the right platform.