The Red Line metro bus is the busiest link between Rawalpindi and Islamabad, carrying over a hundred thousand passengers every single day. If you travel between Saddar and Pak Secretariat regularly, knowing the exact first and last bus timing can save you a long wait — or a missed ride home. Here is the current schedule for 2026.
The first bus of the day leaves at 6:15 AM from both ends — Saddar Terminal in Rawalpindi and Pak Secretariat in Islamabad. This timing has stayed the same for years, and it runs every day of the week, including Sundays and public holidays, unless the service is suspended for security or weather reasons.
Metro Bus Rawalpindi First Bus Timing 2026
During morning rush hours, buses run every 3 to 6 minutes, so even if you miss one, the next arrives quickly. The 22.5 km route has 24 stations, and a full trip from Saddar to Pak Secretariat takes about one hour and fifteen minutes. For students and office workers, the best advice is simple: reach your station a few minutes before 6:15 AM to catch the very first bus.
Metro Bus Rawalpindi Last Bus Timing 2026
The last bus departs at 10:00 PM from both Saddar and Pak Secretariat. Note that timings have occasionally been shortened in the past — for example, services once ended at 9:00 PM for a few days before returning to normal. So if you plan to travel late in the evening, it is smart to reach the station by 9:45 PM to be safe.
Ticket prices are among the most affordable in the twin cities, with a single ride costing around Rs 30. You can pay with a Metrobus card or a single-ride token, and the buses are air-conditioned with free Wi-Fi. If service ever looks disrupted, the helpline number (051) 111-222-627 can confirm the day’s status before you leave home.
On rare occasions the service may start late or close early due to law-and-order situations or road closures. Checking the day’s metro status before heading out takes a minute and avoids a wasted trip. For daily commuters, this first-and-last bus schedule is the one piece of information worth memorizing.