If you travel between Islamabad and Rawalpindi, knowing the exact metro bus stops saves you time, money and a lot of confusion. The twin cities are served by four main lines, and each one has its own set of stations in a fixed order. This guide lists them all in sequence, so you can find your boarding point, plan your interchange, and know exactly where to get off.
The network runs daily, roughly from 6:15 in the morning until 10 at night, with buses every few minutes on the busiest lines. Most stations have ticket counters, escalators and clear signboards, and the two main interchange stations, PIMS and Faiz Ahmed Faiz, let you switch lines without leaving the system. Keep this list saved on your phone and your next trip will be much simpler.
Red Line Stops: Pak Secretariat to Saddar
The Red Line is the oldest and busiest metro route in the twin cities, running about 23 kilometres between Pak Secretariat in Islamabad and Saddar in Rawalpindi. It passes through Blue Area, PIMS, Faizabad and Chandni Chowk, so it covers offices, hospitals, markets and universities in one straight run. These are its 24 stops in order, from Islamabad towards Rawalpindi:
Pak Secretariat, Parade Ground, Shaheed-e-Millat, 7th Avenue, Stock Exchange, PIMS, Katchery, Ibn-e-Sina, Chaman, Peshawar Morr, Faiz Ahmed Faiz, Khayaban-e-Johar, Potohar, IJP Road, Faizabad, Shamsabad, 6th Road, Rehmanabad, Chandni Chowk, Waris Khan, Committee Chowk, Liaquat Bagh, Marrir Chowk, Saddar.
If you are heading into Islamabad from Rawalpindi, simply read the same list backwards, starting at Saddar and ending at Pak Secretariat. The busiest stops for daily commuters are PIMS, Faizabad and Chandni Chowk, and during rush hours you may have to wait for the next bus at these stations. The full journey takes around an hour, so sit near the front if you plan to get off at one of the early stops.
Orange Line Stops: Faiz Ahmed Faiz to Airport
The Orange Line is the airport route, connecting Faiz Ahmed Faiz station, near the Peshawar Morr interchange, with Islamabad International Airport. It is the best option if you are travelling with luggage, because it drops you right at the airport instead of leaving you to find a taxi for the last stretch. These are its stops in order:
Faiz Ahmed Faiz, H-9/G-9, IIUI/G-10, High Court, H-11/G-11, NUST/G-12 (East), NUST/G-12 (West), Golra Mor/G-13, 26 Number Chungi (N-5), Jammu & Kashmir/G-15, Badhana Kalan/G-16, M1/M2 Interchange, Rakh Pind Ranjha, Islamabad International Airport.
For the airport, always allow extra time before your flight, even though the Orange Line is usually reliable. Buses on this line run every 5 to 10 minutes, and the journey from Faiz Ahmed Faiz to the airport takes roughly 40 to 50 minutes depending on traffic near the terminal. If you are catching an early morning flight, check the first bus timing for your station the day before you travel.
Blue Line and Green Line Stops
Inside Islamabad itself, the CDA electric buses cover the routes the Red and Orange lines do not reach. The Blue Line runs between PIMS and Gulberg Greens, passing through Centaurus, PIMS Gate, G-7/G-8, H-8, I-8, Sohan, Dhoke Kala Khan, Iqbal Town, Kuri Road, Zia Masjid, Lehtrar/Khanna, Fazaia, Gangal and Koral. It is a handy option for people living in the southern sectors who need to reach PIMS or Blue Area.
The Green Line is shorter, running between PIMS and Bhara Kahu through PIMS Gate, G-7/G-8, CDA/Fire Brigade HQ, Aabpara, Serena Hotel, Lake View Park, Malpur and Dhok Jilani. Together with the feeder routes that link places like Golra Mor and Khanna Pul to the main stations, these lines mean most sectors of Islamabad now have a bus stop within a short walk. If your destination is not on a main line, check which feeder route connects to your nearest metro station.
Tips for Using the Stops
Before you travel, confirm your stop name carefully, because a few stations sound similar, such as PIMS and PIMS Gate, which are different stops on the Blue and Green lines. Use the station signboards and the announcements inside the bus, and count your stops if you are travelling on a new route for the first time. At interchange stations, follow the signs to the connecting line instead of exiting the station, which saves you both time and a second ticket.
Services can occasionally be suspended at short notice, usually for security reasons or major public events, so check local news before an important trip. For daily travel, a rechargeable metro card is more convenient than buying a token every time, and it works across the main lines. Save this complete list, and the next time someone asks you where to catch the metro bus in Islamabad, you will have the answer ready.