Potohar Station Islamabad — Red Line Metrobus | Timings, Fares & Connections (2026)
Potohar Station is a station on the Red Line Metrobus (Rawalpindi–Islamabad) in Islamabad — station 12 of 24 on the line. It sits between IJP Road and Khayaban-e-Johar stations.
⚡ Potohar Station Quick Facts
- Line: Red Line Metrobus (Rawalpindi–Islamabad)
- Position: Station 12 of 24 · Previous: IJP Road · Next: Khayaban-e-Johar
- Service hours: 6:15 AM to 10:00 PM, seven days a week
- Frequency: buses every few minutes at peak times
- Operator: Punjab Masstransit Authority (PMA) with the Capital Mass Transit Authority (CMTA) on the Islamabad section
🎟️ Tickets & Fares at Potohar
Rs 30 per trip flat under the PMA fare policy (token or T-Cash card). In March 2026 the Punjab government announced a revision to Rs 40 (Rs 25 for T-Cash card holders) — announced revisions have changed before, so check the fare displayed at the station. Exit within 1 hour 15 minutes of tapping in. The T-Cash card is issued at stations and Bank of Punjab branches for Rs 130 and can be recharged at station vending machines.
🔀 Connecting Transport from Potohar
- PMA feeder buses connect Metrobus stations to surrounding neighbourhoods; routes and stops are signed at the station
- Rickshaws, taxis and ride-hailing (Careem, inDrive) cover last-mile trips from every station
🧭 Using Potohar Station
- Buy a token or tap your T-Cash card at the entry gates.
- Follow the platform signs for your direction of travel.
- Let passengers alight first, and stand clear of the platform screen doors.
- Keep your token/card until you exit — you tap out at the destination station.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What are the timings of Potohar Station?
The Red Line Metrobus runs 6:15 AM to 10:00 PM, seven days a week, with buses every few minutes at peak times.
How much is the fare from Potohar Station?
Rs 30 per trip flat under the PMA fare policy (token or T-Cash card). In March 2026 the Punjab government announced a revision to Rs 40 (Rs 25 for T-Cash card holders) — announced revisions have changed before, so check the fare displayed at the station. Exit within 1 hour 15 minutes of tapping in.
Station data: Punjab Masstransit Authority publications, verified October 2026. Independently compiled by the BusUpdate editorial team; confirm time-sensitive details before travelling.