Lahore to Kartarpur and Nankana Sahib by car
Kartarpur is about 125 km north-east of Lahore through Narowal, and Nankana Sahib about 85 km west, past Sheikhupura. Each is a comfortable day trip with a driver who knows the way and the gurdwara timings.
- Distance, about
- 125km
- Driving, about
- 2.8hours
- Typical trip
- 1day
- Outstation with driver
- Rs 7,500/dayFrom, Toyota Corolla Altis
- Roads
- Narowal road, Sheikhupura road
- Best time
- All year
The route, stop by stop
The usual way our drivers take. On the day, they adjust for traffic, weather and road works.
- Narowal road (Kartarpur)
- Sheikhupura road (Nankana Sahib)
- LahorePickup at your door: home, hotel, office or the airport
- Sheikhupura
- Gurdwara Janam Asthan, Nankana Sahib
- Back through Lahore
- Narowal
- Gurdwara Darbar Sahib, Kartarpur
- Kartarpur and Nankana SahibDestination
Before you go
- Best time to go
- All year. Gurpurab and Vaisakhi bring large crowds, so plan extra time on those dates.
- Road and weather
- Kartarpur and Nankana Sahib are in opposite directions from Lahore. Kartarpur is north-east, through Narowal, close to the border. Nankana Sahib is west, past Sheikhupura. Each is a comfortable day trip. Seeing both in one day is possible but long, so many visitors split them over two days.
- Tolls
- Depending on the route the driver takes, you may pass motorway or road tolls. They are charged at actual cost on top of the car rate. Entry rules and any fees at the gurdwaras are set by the authorities that run them.
Two of the holiest places in Sikhism are within a day’s drive of Lahore. Gurdwara Janam Asthan in Nankana Sahib marks the birthplace of Guru Nanak, and Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur is where he spent his final years. Visitors from Pakistan and abroad travel to both, and a car with a driver makes the trips calm and simple.
Nankana Sahib
Nankana Sahib is about 85 km west of Lahore. The driver heads out past Sheikhupura and on to Nankana, around 2 hours in normal traffic. Besides Gurdwara Janam Asthan, the town has several other historic gurdwaras connected to Guru Nanak’s early life, all within a short drive of each other.
Kartarpur
Kartarpur is north-east of Lahore in Narowal district, a few kilometres from the border. The usual route runs through Narowal, about 125 km and 2.5 to 3 hours in total. Gurdwara Darbar Sahib sits in a large, well-kept complex, and visitors usually spend a few hours there.
One day or two?
Because the two are in opposite directions from Lahore, there are two ways to plan:
- Two day trips: one day for Nankana Sahib and one for Kartarpur. Relaxed, with time to stay for prayers and langar.
- One long day: leave Lahore very early for Nankana Sahib, come back past Lahore and continue to Kartarpur. It works, but expect a late return.
Our city day bookings with a driver cover standard duty hours. A long day that runs beyond them uses the overtime rate shown for each car.
Festival dates
Large gatherings take place at Nankana Sahib for Guru Nanak’s birthday (Gurpurab), usually in November, and at other Sikh festivals through the year. On those days, security is tight and roads near the gurdwaras are crowded. Book your car early, leave earlier than usual and agree a pickup point with the driver.
Documents and etiquette
- Carry your CNIC (Pakistani visitors) or passport with a valid visa (foreign visitors).
- Entry arrangements and any fees are set by the authorities that run the gurdwaras and can change. Check before you go.
- Cover your head inside the gurdwaras and remove your shoes. Head coverings are usually available at the entrance.
Choosing a car
A Toyota Corolla is comfortable for small families. A Honda BR-V seats seven, which helps when elders travel too. For yatra groups, a Toyota Hiace or coaster is the practical choice. If you are visiting from abroad, see our guide for overseas visitors for airport pickup and payments.
Which car for Kartarpur and Nankana Sahib?
Comfortable cars for a long day on Punjab's country roads, from a sedan for a small family to vans and coasters for yatra groups, with live rates from our fleet.
Representative image Toyota Corolla Altis
Sedans5 seats3 bags
Outstation with driverfrom Rs 7,500 per dayDriver night stay Rs 1,500 per nightHonda BR-V
SUVs7 seats2 bags
Outstation with driverfrom Rs 9,500 per dayDriver night stay Rs 1,500 per nightToyota Hiace
Vans14 seats8 bags
Outstation with driverfrom Rs 15,000 per dayDriver night stay Rs 1,500 per nightToyota Coaster
Coasters29 seats
Outstation with driverfrom Rs 26,000 per dayDriver night stay Rs 2,000 per night
Sample fleet: cars and prices are placeholders until the real catalog is published.
How outstation pricing works
Four simple rules, the same for every outstation trip. Your quote lists every item before you confirm.
Every 24 hours is one day
Outstation days are counted in 24-hour blocks from your pickup time, not by calendar date. Leave at 6 am Friday, back by 6 am Sunday: that is two days.
The outstation day rate
Trips out of Lahore use each car's outstation rate with a driver. It covers the car and the driver for every 24-hour day.
from Rs 7,500 per dayDriver night stay and food
For every night away from Lahore there is a fixed night allowance that covers the driver's stay and meals, so you never have to arrange them yourself.
from Rs 1,500 per nightFuel and tolls at actual cost
Fuel, motorway tolls (paid by M-Tag) and parking are charged at actual cost, with no mark-up. Your quote explains how they are settled.
Background: Badshahi Mosque, Lahore. Photo: Haris khan / Unsplash
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Lahore to Kartarpur and Nankana Sahib: questions
How far is Kartarpur from Lahore?
Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur is about 125 km from Lahore through Narowal, around 2.5 to 3 hours each way depending on the road and traffic.
How far is Nankana Sahib from Lahore?
Nankana Sahib is about 85 km west of Lahore, past Sheikhupura, around 2 hours each way in normal traffic.
Can we visit both Kartarpur and Nankana Sahib in one day?
It is possible but makes a very long day, because they are in opposite directions from Lahore. Most visitors do one each day, or start early and accept a late return.
What documents do we need?
Pakistani visitors should carry their CNIC and foreign visitors their passport with a valid visa. Entry arrangements and any fees are set by the authorities that run the gurdwaras and can change, so check before you travel.
Which car is best for a pilgrimage group?
A sedan works for up to four people. Families with elders often prefer a 7 seater like the Honda BR-V. For larger groups, a Toyota Hiace or coaster keeps everyone together and makes parking simpler.