Khewra Salt Mine Distance from Multan

How far is Khewra from Multan?

The driving distance from Multan to Khewra Salt Mine is approximately 350 km along motorways and local roads. That is nearly double the distance from Lahore because you cross most of central Punjab before reaching the Salt Range.

Khewra sits in Jhelum District , west of Chakwal city. Multan is in southern Punjab, so plan for a full day of driving each way unless you fly to Islamabad or Lahore first.

Summer heat on M-4 and M-4 toll plazas slows rest stops. Carry water and schedule breaks at Khanewal, Abdul Hakeem, and Kallar Kahar service areas.

Multan to Khewra route

Leave Multan on M-4 north toward Abdul Hakeem and Khanewal. Continue past Faisalabad toward Pindi Bhattian, where you join M-2 north toward Islamabad.

Exit at Chakwal interchange on M-2. Drive 30 km west on the Chakwal-Khewra road through Salt Range foothills to the PMDC visitor entrance.

Budget rest stops at motorway service areas. The full round trip exceeds 10 hours of driving plus 2 to 3 hours at the mine. Our M-2 guide lists exits and toll plazas on the northern half of your journey.

Brown PMDC signage appears as you approach Khewra town. See location details for GPS coordinates.

Planning from southern Punjab

Stay in Chakwal or Kallar Kahar if driving from Multan. A same-day return leaves little margin for queues at the mine entrance on weekends.

Split the drive: stop overnight in Faisalabad or Lahore on the way up, visit the mine the next morning, then return south. That pattern works well for families with young children.

Check opening hours and visit planning tips before you commit to dates. School holidays draw heavy crowds from across Punjab.

Flying or training from Multan

Some Multan travellers fly to Islamabad or Lahore and drive the remaining 190 to 260 km to the mine. Compare total time and cost against a full road trip from Multan.

Pakistan Railways runs north from Multan toward Lahore and Rawalpindi. Khewra station is 3 km from the mine. See our train guide for connections.

Intercity buses from Multan to Lahore or Islamabad are frequent. You would still need a taxi or rental car from Chakwal for the final 30 km west.