Islamabad Blue Line Metrobus: PIMS to Koral Chowk — Route, Stations, Fare & Timings (2026)
The Islamabad Blue Line is one of the capital’s CDA metrobus lines, running from PIMS to Koral Chowk. It interchanges with the wider Islamabad–Rawalpindi metro network, including the Red Line.
⚡ Blue Line Quick Facts
- Route: PIMS ↔ Koral Chowk (20 km)
- Operator: Capital Development Authority (CDA)
- Opened: 7 July 2022
- Frequency: Every 6 minutes
- Fare: Rs 100 per ride (see fare note below)
- Timings: Buses run from about 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, in line with Islamabad’s metro network hours.
🚏 Main Stations
The Blue Line has 13 stations. Its main stations include:
- PIMS — interchange with the Red and Green Lines
- G-7
- G-8
- Zero Point
- Shakarparian
- Parade Ground
- Faizabad — interchange with the Red Line
- Sohan
- Khanna Pul
- Gulberg
- Koral Chowk
The Blue Line runs in mixed traffic along the Srinagar Highway and the Islamabad Expressway, linking the PIMS hospital area with the Gulberg and Koral side of the city. Unlike the Red and Orange Lines it has no separate card system yet — CDA has announced a unified KentKart-based ticketing system for the newer lines, which had not launched at the time of writing.
🎟️ Fare
The fare is Rs 100 per ride. CDA launched the electric services at a flat Rs 50 in 2024 and raised fares to Rs 100 in its 2026 fare revision, citing operating costs; the Red Line Metrobus fare is set separately by the Punjab Masstransit Authority and was not part of that increase.
⏰ Timings
Buses run from about 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, in line with Islamabad’s metro network hours. The end-to-end journey takes about an hour in typical traffic.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fare of the Islamabad Blue Line?
Rs 100 per ride, after CDA’s 2026 revision raised it from the Rs 50 launch fare.
How long is the Blue Line?
The line covers 20 km between PIMS and Koral Chowk.
Where does the Blue Line start and end?
It runs between PIMS and Koral Chowk via Gulberg, interchanging with the Red Line at PIMS and Faizabad.
Route data: Capital Development Authority (CDA) announcements and press coverage, cross-checked against the Islamabad Metrobus reference tables, verified October 2026. Independently compiled by the BusUpdate editorial team; confirm time-sensitive details before travelling.