If you travel between PIMS Hospital and the E-11 side of Islamabad, the FR-06 bus route is probably the simplest public transport option you have. It is part of Islamabad’s feeder bus network, the set of smaller routes that feed passengers into the main metro lines. For daily commuters, students, and hospital visitors, this one route connects some of the busiest G and F sectors in a single ride.
FR-06 Route: From PIMS to Golra Shareef
The FR-06 starts at PIMS Hospital, one of the biggest transport interchanges in the city, and ends at Golra Shareef near E-11. Along the way it serves the G and F sector corridor, passing through areas around G-9, F-10 and F-11 Markaz, and G-11, mostly along the Margalla Road side of the city. This makes it very handy for people living in these sectors who need to reach PIMS or connect onward.
The best part of starting at PIMS is the easy transfer. At the PIMS interchange you can switch to the Red, Blue, and Green metro lines without much hassle. So even if your final stop is far from E-11, the FR-06 can be the first leg of a longer journey across Islamabad and Rawalpindi. One ticket system connects the whole trip.
FR-06 Timings and Frequency
Buses on the FR-06 route typically run from around 6:00 in the morning to 9:00 at night. That covers office hours, hospital visiting hours, and most of the evening rush. But here is the thing you should know: buses on this route run roughly once every hour, not every few minutes like the main metro lines. Missing one bus can mean a long wait.
So the smart move is to plan around the hourly schedule. If you have an appointment at PIMS or need to catch a connecting metro, reach the stop at least 10 to 15 minutes early. On public holidays or special event days the schedule can shift, so it is worth double-checking before you head out.
Fare and Useful Travel Tips
The fare on the FR-06 is a flat Rs 100 per ride, the same standard fare used across Islamabad’s feeder bus network. It keeps things simple: one fare no matter how far you travel on the route. You can pay through the regular metro ticketing system, and keeping a charged metro card in your pocket makes boarding much faster.
A small tip for first-time riders: note the return timing too, since the last bus leaves around 9:00 PM. If you are coming back from Golra Shareef late in the evening, do not cut it too close. And on days when there are cricket matches or official events in the city, some routes see temporary changes, so check the latest update before travelling.