400 km · about 9 hours · Lowari Tunnel / N-45 / M-1
Chitral to Islamabad Car Rental with Driver
Chitral to Islamabad is 400 km by road and takes about 9 hours via the Lowari Tunnel / N-45 / M-1. A car with a driver starts at Rs 10,500 one way, with fuel, motorway tolls and the driver included. We run this route every day, at any hour.
The Chitral to Islamabad journey
- Distance
- 400 km by road
- Typical drive
- About 9 hours
- Route
- Lowari Tunnel / N-45 / M-1
- Passes through
- Timergara, Mardan
Chitral to Islamabad fares by vehicle
One-way fares for the full 400 km. A same-day return costs less than two one-way fares, because the car is returning regardless — tell us at booking and the price reflects it.
| Vehicle | Seats | From |
|---|---|---|
| Suzuki Alto | 4 | Rs 10,500 |
| Toyota Yaris | 5 | Rs 13,500 |
| Corolla Altis Grande | 5 | Rs 15,500 |
| Suzuki APV | 8 | Rs 16,000 |
| Honda Civic | 5 | Rs 17,500 |
| Honda BR-V | 7 | Rs 17,500 |
| Hiace High Roof | 13 | Rs 21,500 |
| KIA Sportage | 5 | Rs 23,000 |
| Toyota Fortuner | 7 | Rs 29,500 |
| Toyota Coaster | 22 | Rs 33,500 |
| Toyota Prado | 7 | Rs 38,500 |
| Land Cruiser V8 | 7 | Rs 49,000 |
Indicative one-way fares including fuel, motorway tolls and the driver. The final fare is confirmed on the call.
What the fare covers
- Fuel for the full 400 km, and the car's return leg.
- All motorway and highway tolls on the route.
- The driver's time, including meals and accommodation if the journey runs overnight. No tip is expected.
- Pickup from any address in Chitral and drop at any address in Islamabad.
Both ends of this route
Chitral to Islamabad — common questions
- How long does it take to drive from Chitral to Islamabad?
- About 9 hours for 400 km via the Lowari Tunnel / N-45 / M-1, including the stops a driver actually makes. Traffic at either end can add to that.
- How much is a car from Chitral to Islamabad?
- From Rs 10,500 in a Suzuki Alto and about Rs 15,500 in a Corolla Altis Grande, one way with a driver. Fuel and motorway tolls are included in both.
- Is fuel and toll included in the Chitral to Islamabad fare?
- Yes. The quoted fare covers fuel, all motorway tolls and the driver. There is nothing to pay at a toll plaza and no empty-return charge added at the end.
- Is a return trip cheaper than two one-way fares?
- Yes, noticeably, when it is the same day — the car was returning anyway, so the empty leg becomes a paid one. Tell us at booking and the price reflects it.
- Can the Chitral to Islamabad journey be done in one day?
- It can, but at 9 hours it is a long day. We usually suggest an overnight stop, or two drivers who swap if the journey has to be continuous.
- Can we stop on the way from Chitral to Islamabad?
- Yes. This route passes Timergara, Mardan, and a stop at any of them is usually possible at no extra cost. Tell us at booking so the driver can plan the timing.