Islamabad to Lund Khwar Distance, Routes & Travel Duration

Islamabad to Lund Khwar — Distance & Travel Options (Road, Train, Plane)

Journeying from Islamabad, Pakistan’s federal capital, to Lund Khwar (sometimes written Lundkhwar), a historic town and union council in Mardan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, takes you from the highs of the Islamabad plateau across fertile plains into the foothills that lead toward the Malakand region. This article outlines the practical travel options — road, train and air — gives approximate distances in kilometres and miles, estimates travel durations for each mode, and ends with a short conclusion and travel tips.

Quick facts: location & geography

• Lund Khwar is a town in Takht Bhai Tehsil, Mardan District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It sits at roughly 34°23′22″N 71°58′51″E and an elevation around 371 m (1,220 ft).
• The town lies roughly 25–35 km northwest of central Mardan (exact distances vary by route) and is connected by local roads to the main National Highway corridor that links Peshawar–Mardan–Charsadda.

Distance: Islamabad → Lund Khwar

Approximate straight-line (air) distance: ~120–135 km (~75–84 miles).
Typical driving distance: ~160–180 km (~100–112 miles), depending on start/end points in Islamabad and the exact route taken (via Islamabad → GT Road/Motorway → Mardan → Lund Khwar).

Traveling by road (car / private taxi / bus)

Road is the most common and practical way to reach Lund Khwar from Islamabad. The drive crosses the GT Road/Motorway corridor, passes near or through Attock/Wah area, then continues northwest toward Swabi/Mardan and the smaller roads that enter Lund Khwar.

• Suggested route: Islamabad → GT Road / M-1 or M-2 (toward Peshawar/Faisalabad depending on exact route) → Swabi → Mardan → Shergarh / Takht Bhai → Lund Khwar.
• Distance: ~160–180 km (100–112 miles) by road (driving route dependent).
• Estimated duration: 2.5–4 hours. Typical non-rush driving time is around 2.5–3 hours; allow extra time (up to 4 hours) for traffic, stops, and slower local roads near Lund Khwar.
• Notes:
  • Road quality is good on the motorway and main highways; expect narrower and slower local roads closer to Lund Khwar.
  • Travel early in the day if you want daylight arrival and to avoid peak commuting traffic around Islamabad/Rawalpindi and Mardan.

Traveling by train

There is no direct rail service to Lund Khwar. Pakistan Railways' network in the immediate Mardan area is limited — most long-distance passenger lines run to Peshawar, Rawalpindi, or down into central Punjab. The train option therefore requires combining rail and road travel.

• Typical rail + road option:
  1. Take a train from Islamabad/Rawalpindi (or Peshawar) to a major nearby rail hub (Peshawar / Nowshera / Mardan area as available),
  2. Disembark and continue by road (car, taxi or local bus) to Lund Khwar (final leg ~25–40 km depending on the chosen rail station).
• Distance (combined): Train covers the rail segment (varies by service) — often 100–140 km — plus a 25–40 km road leg to Lund Khwar.
• Estimated duration: Train portion: typically 2–4 hours depending on service and route; road leg: ~30–60 minutes. Combined door-to-door time is often 3–6 hours depending on connections and waiting times.
• Practical tip: If you prefer rail for comfort or night travel, aim for a train that gets you to Peshawar or Nowshera/nearby station at a convenient hour and plan a booked taxi for the last mile — trains and local buses may not line up timewise with the final local connections.

Traveling by plane

Lund Khwar has no airport. The nearest major airports are in Islamabad (ISB) and Peshawar (PEW). Flying for this short distance is rarely practical, but it’s possible as a combined option:

• Typical air + road option: Fly Islamabad → Peshawar (flight ~25–40 minutes); then road Peshawar → Lund Khwar (~60–90 km by road, roughly 1.5–2.5 hours depending on route and traffic).
• Distance: Air leg ~100–130 km; road leg Peshawar → Lund Khwar ~60–100 km depending on routing.
• Estimated duration: Flight time short (~30–45 minutes), but airport check-in, transfers and the long road leg make total journey 3–5 hours or more — usually longer and less convenient than a direct road trip from Islamabad.
• When to consider flying: Only when you need to reach Peshawar quickly from other parts of Pakistan and then proceed to Lund Khwar, or when road conditions make the direct road journey undesirable. For most travellers between Islamabad and Lund Khwar, direct driving is faster door-to-door.

Practical travel tips

• Vehicle readiness: If driving yourself, ensure your vehicle is fuelled and in good condition; services are plentiful on main highways but fewer on smaller roads near Lund Khwar.
• Navigation: Use a GPS map app and set a waypoint for Shergarh / Takht Bhai or central Mardan — these are helpful local anchors and people will usually know how to direct you from there to Lund Khwar.
• Local transport: Local taxis, private hires and shared jeeps operate around Mardan and Takht Bhai; arrange onward transport in advance if you arrive late in the day.
• Safety & timing: Daytime travel is recommended for first-time visitors. Check local travel advisories if you are unfamiliar with the region.
• Weather & seasons: Summers can be hot; monsoon rains can affect smaller roads — plan accordingly and leave extra time in the monsoon months.

Short itinerary example (road)

1. Depart Islamabad early (06:00–07:30) to avoid city traffic.
2. Drive M-1 / GT Road toward Swabi / Mardan (break in Swabi for coffee/rest if needed).
3. Continue to Mardan, then follow local signs/route to Takht Bhai / Shergarh and on to Lund Khwar.
4. Expected arrival mid/late morning if you depart early; otherwise early afternoon depending on stops.

Conclusion

Islamabad → Lund Khwar is a comparatively short trip that connects Pakistan’s federal capital to a historic town in Mardan District. For almost all travellers the best mix of convenience and speed is a direct road trip (private car, taxi or intercity bus) — typical driving distance is roughly 160–180 km (100–112 miles) and door-to-door time usually falls between 2.5 and 4 hours depending on traffic and route. Train travel is possible but requires a rail + road combination since Lund Khwar has no active rail station; air travel is not practical as a single-mode choice because there’s no local airport and the road leg from Peshawar or Islamabad remains substantial.

Pick the mode that matches your priorities: fastest door-to-door (road), most restful overnight option (possible rail + road), or a multi-city trip involving air (only if you also need to be in Peshawar/elsewhere quickly). Whatever you choose, plan for the final local leg into Lund Khwar and confirm onward local transport in advance if you will arrive outside regular hours.

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