Motorway Toll Rates Pakistan 2026 — Complete Chart (All Routes & Vehicle Classes)
Motorway Toll Rates Pakistan 2026 — Full Chart
The National Highway Authority (NHA) revised motorway and national highway toll rates effective April 5, 2026. Whether you’re driving a car, wagon, bus, or heavy truck, this complete guide covers every major motorway — M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M9, M14, and E-35 — along with the Kohat Tunnel (N-55), national highway rates, and the critical difference between M-Tag and non-M-Tag tolls.
Bookmark this page before your next road trip. All figures are in Pakistani Rupees (PKR) and reflect the latest NHA notifications.
What Is the M-Tag and Why Does It Matter?
The M-Tag is an RFID transponder issued by NHA that attaches to your windscreen and is automatically scanned at every toll plaza. Vehicles travelling without a valid M-Tag — or with insufficient balance — are charged a 50% surcharge on top of standard rates.
- M-Tag one-time registration fee: Rs 200
- Minimum balance: Keep at least Rs 500 to avoid surcharge
- Where to get it: Any NHA toll plaza, or online through the NHA M-Tag portal
- Recharge: Via Easypaisa, JazzCash, bank transfer, or at toll plazas
For a full guide on registering your M-Tag, read our article: M-Tag Registration Pakistan 2026 — Complete Guide. Motorcycles in Islamabad are also now required to have M-Tags: M-Tag Now Compulsory for All Motorcycles in Islamabad.
Vehicle Classes Used by NHA
NHA divides vehicles into 6 toll classes. Make sure you know which class your vehicle falls in before calculating costs:
| Class | Vehicle Type | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cars, Jeeps, Taxis | Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic, Suzuki Alto |
| 2 | Wagons (up to 12 seaters) | Toyota Hiace, Suzuki Bolan |
| 3 | Coaster / Mini Bus (13–24 seaters) | Toyota Coaster, Hino Dolphin |
| 4 | Bus (25+ seaters) | Daewoo Express, Faisal Movers |
| 5 | 2 & 3 Axle Trucks | Medium haulage trucks |
| 6 | Articulated / Multi-Axle Trucks | Container trucks, prime movers |
M-2 Motorway Toll Rates 2026 (Lahore–Islamabad)
The M-2 is Pakistan’s busiest motorway at 367 km. Rates below are the full one-way toll with active M-Tag (effective August 26, 2025 — August 25, 2026 cycle, still applicable in 2026):
| Vehicle Class | M-Tag Rate (PKR) | Without M-Tag +50% (PKR) | Per km (M-Tag) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cars / Jeeps / Taxis | 1,330 | 1,995 | Rs 3.72 |
| Wagons (up to 12 seater) | 2,240 | 3,360 | Rs 6.24 |
| Buses | 3,130 | 4,695 | Rs 8.73 |
| 2-Axle Trucks | 4,460 | 6,690 | — |
| 3-Axle Trucks | 5,800 | 8,700 | — |
| Articulated Trucks | 7,460 | 11,190 | — |
Source: NHA / PakWheels
M-1 Motorway Toll Rates 2026 (Islamabad–Peshawar)
The M-1 is 155 km long. April 2026 revised rates:
| Vehicle Class | M-Tag Rate (PKR) | Without M-Tag (PKR) |
|---|---|---|
| Cars / Jeeps / Taxis | 700 | 1,050 |
| Wagons (up to 12 seater) | 1,050 | 1,575 |
| Coaster / Mini Bus | 1,450 | 2,175 |
| Bus | 2,050 | 3,075 |
| 2 & 3 Axle Trucks | 2,650 | 3,975 |
| Articulated Trucks | 3,300 | 4,950 |
M-3 Motorway Toll Rates 2026 (Lahore–Abdul Hakeem)
| Vehicle Class | M-Tag Rate (PKR) | Without M-Tag (PKR) |
|---|---|---|
| Cars / Jeeps / Taxis | 1,000 | 1,500 |
| Wagons (up to 12 seater) | 1,500 | 2,250 |
| Coaster / Mini Bus | 2,150 | 3,225 |
| Bus | 3,100 | 4,650 |
| 2 & 3 Axle Trucks | 3,950 | 5,925 |
| Articulated Trucks | 4,900 | 7,350 |
M-4 Motorway Toll Rates 2026 (Pindi Bhattian–Faisalabad–Multan)
| Vehicle Class | M-Tag Rate (PKR) | Without M-Tag (PKR) |
|---|---|---|
| Cars / Jeeps / Taxis | 1,300 | 1,950 |
| Wagons (up to 12 seater) | 1,950 | 2,925 |
| Coaster / Mini Bus | 2,850 | 4,275 |
| Bus | 3,950 | 5,925 |
| 2 & 3 Axle Trucks | 5,200 | 7,800 |
| Articulated Trucks | 6,400 | 9,600 |
M-5 Motorway Toll Rates 2026 (Multan–Sukkur)
The M-5 is 392 km long and one of the longest motorways in Pakistan:
| Vehicle Class | M-Tag Rate (PKR) | Without M-Tag (PKR) |
|---|---|---|
| Cars / Jeeps / Taxis | 1,500 | 2,250 |
| Wagons (up to 12 seater) | 2,150 | 3,225 |
| Coaster / Mini Bus | 3,150 | 4,725 |
| Bus | 4,550 | 6,825 |
| 2 & 3 Axle Trucks | 5,850 | 8,775 |
| Articulated Trucks | 7,150 | 10,725 |
M-9 Motorway Toll Rates 2026 (Karachi–Hyderabad)
| Vehicle Class | M-Tag Rate (PKR) | Without M-Tag (PKR) |
|---|---|---|
| Cars / Jeeps / Taxis | 550 | 825 |
| Wagons (up to 12 seater) | 950 | 1,425 |
| Coaster / Mini Bus | 1,300 | 1,950 |
| Bus | 1,850 | 2,775 |
| 2 & 3 Axle Trucks | 2,500 | 3,750 |
| Articulated Trucks | 3,150 | 4,725 |
M-14 Motorway Toll Rates 2026 (D.I. Khan–Hakla)
| Vehicle Class | M-Tag Rate (PKR) | Without M-Tag (PKR) |
|---|---|---|
| Cars / Jeeps / Taxis | 800 | 1,200 |
| Wagons (up to 12 seater) | 1,350 | 2,025 |
| Coaster / Mini Bus | 1,800 | 2,700 |
| Bus | 2,750 | 4,125 |
| 2 & 3 Axle Trucks | 3,500 | 5,250 |
| Articulated Trucks | 4,150 | 6,225 |
E-35 Hazara Expressway Toll Rates 2026 (Hassanabdal–Havelian–Mansehra)
| Vehicle Class | M-Tag Rate (PKR) | Without M-Tag (PKR) |
|---|---|---|
| Cars / Jeeps / Taxis | 350 | 525 |
| Wagons (up to 12 seater) | 550 | 825 |
| Coaster / Mini Bus | 750 | 1,125 |
| Bus | 1,100 | 1,650 |
| 2 & 3 Axle Trucks | 1,450 | 2,175 |
| Articulated Trucks | 1,750 | 2,625 |
National Highway Toll Rates 2026
National highways (N-series) have much lower per-section tolls compared to motorways. These are flat per-plaza rates:
| Vehicle Class | Per Plaza Rate (PKR) |
|---|---|
| Cars / Jeeps / Taxis | 100 |
| Wagons (up to 12 seater) | 200 |
| Bus | 300 |
| 2 & 3 Axle Trucks | 350 |
| Articulated Trucks | 700 |
Kohat Tunnel (N-55) Toll Rates 2026
The Kohat Tunnel carries the N-55 highway and connects Peshawar with Kohat. Being a tunnel, it carries a premium toll rate:
| Vehicle Class | Toll Rate (PKR) |
|---|---|
| Cars / Jeeps / Taxis | 250 |
| Wagons (up to 12 seater) | 600 |
| Bus | 750 |
| 2 & 3 Axle Trucks | 750 |
| Articulated Trucks | 1,100 |
Source: NHA Official Toll Rates / PakWheels NHA Toll Hike Report
Quick Summary: Car Toll Rates at a Glance (2026)
| Motorway / Route | Route | Car (M-Tag) | Car (No M-Tag) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M-1 | Islamabad–Peshawar | Rs 700 | Rs 1,050 | 155 km |
| M-2 | Lahore–Islamabad | Rs 1,330 | Rs 1,995 | 367 km |
| M-3 | Lahore–Abdul Hakeem | Rs 1,000 | Rs 1,500 | 230 km |
| M-4 | Pindi Bhattian–Multan | Rs 1,300 | Rs 1,950 | 306 km |
| M-5 | Multan–Sukkur | Rs 1,500 | Rs 2,250 | 392 km |
| M-9 | Karachi–Hyderabad | Rs 550 | Rs 825 | 136 km |
| M-14 | D.I. Khan–Hakla | Rs 800 | Rs 1,200 | 285 km |
| E-35 | Hassanabdal–Mansehra | Rs 350 | Rs 525 | 118 km |
| Kohat Tunnel | N-55 | Rs 250 | Rs 250 | — |
How to Avoid Paying the Non-M-Tag Surcharge
- Register your M-Tag at any NHA toll plaza or online at nha.gov.pk
- Keep a minimum balance of Rs 1,000 — especially for long trips using multiple toll points
- Recharge before departure via Easypaisa, JazzCash, or at the plaza
- Stick the M-Tag correctly on the inside top-centre of your windscreen — poor placement causes read failures
- Do not remove the tag between trips — it can be invalidated if tampered with
Also see: M-Tag Now Compulsory for All Motorcycles in Islamabad
Why Did NHA Raise Toll Rates in 2026?
The NHA justified the April 2026 revision citing rising costs of asphalt, labour, and technology-driven tolling systems. Motorways operated under Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) concession agreements include annual 10% adjustment clauses from the second operational year onward — making regular hikes contractually mandated.
Commercial transporters have flagged concerns that recurring hikes drive up freight charges and push up prices of essential goods across Pakistan.
FAQs — Motorway Toll Rates Pakistan 2026
What is the toll for Lahore to Islamabad in 2026?
Cars pay Rs 1,330 one-way on the M-2 motorway with an active M-Tag. Without an M-Tag, the rate rises to approximately Rs 1,995 (50% surcharge). Wagons pay Rs 2,240, and buses pay Rs 3,130 with M-Tag.
Are motorcycles allowed on Pakistan motorways?
No. Motorcycles are generally not permitted on motorways (M-series). However, they are allowed on some expressways. In Islamabad, M-Tags are now compulsory for motorcycles on certain routes — check our guide: M-Tag Now Compulsory for All Motorcycles in Islamabad.
How much is the M-Tag penalty for driving without one?
Vehicles without a valid M-Tag or with insufficient balance are charged 50% more than the standard M-Tag rate. This effectively means a car paying Rs 1,330 on M-2 would pay Rs 1,995 without an M-Tag.
What is the toll from Multan to Sukkur (M-5)?
Cars pay Rs 1,500 one-way on the M-5 (Multan–Sukkur) with M-Tag. Without M-Tag: Rs 2,250. Articulated trucks pay Rs 7,150 (M-Tag) or Rs 10,725 (without M-Tag).
How do I get an M-Tag in Pakistan?
Visit any NHA toll plaza with your CNIC and vehicle registration book. Pay a Rs 200 one-time registration fee. The M-Tag is issued on the spot. You can also register online at nha.gov.pk. Read our full guide: M-Tag Registration Pakistan 2026.
What is the Kohat Tunnel toll rate in 2026?
Cars pay Rs 250 for a single transit through the Kohat Tunnel (N-55). Wagons pay Rs 600, buses Rs 750, and articulated trucks Rs 1,100.
When were Pakistan motorway tolls last revised?
NHA issued a major revision on April 5, 2026 covering all motorways and national highways. The M-2 follows a separate BOT cycle, last updated August 26, 2025. NHA revises motorway tolls annually as per concession agreements.
Is the E-35 Hazara Expressway open for all vehicles?
Yes. The E-35 runs from Hassanabdal through Havelian to Mansehra (118 km) and is open to all vehicle classes. The car toll is just Rs 350 one-way — one of the lowest among major expressways.
