Dera Ghazi Khan to Karak Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
The way to Karak, the hill district town south of Kohat, runs through Dera Ismail Khan: coaches or vans to Dera Ismail Khan, then coaches or vans for the final three and a quarter hours, about eight and a half hours from Dera Ghazi Khan in all.
Fares On board coaches and vans
Quick Fare Check: Dera Ghazi Khan to Karak is about 400 km with a change at Dera Ismail Khan: Indus Highway coaches and vans to Dera Ismail Khan, paid on board; local coaches and vans to Karak, paid on board. Allow about eight and a half hours.
Dera Ghazi Khan to Karak bus fare by operator
Dera Ghazi Khan to Karak bus fares add up across two rides, since nothing runs straight through.
| Bus operator | Class | Route | Journey time | Ticket price | Booking |
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| Indus Highway coaches and vans | Coach or van | Leg 1: Dera Ghazi Khan to Dera Ismail Khan, through the day | Paid on board | Tickets at the stand | |
| Local coaches and vans | Coach or van | Leg 2: Dera Ismail Khan to Karak, through the day | Paid on board | Tickets at the stand |
Indicative one-way prices for one adult seat on each leg; local fares are paid on board and the live coach fare confirms at checkout.
Dera Ghazi Khan to Karak route map
Dera Ghazi Khan to Karak bus timings
For Dera Ghazi Khan to Karak, time the first ride so you reach Dera Ismail Khan with an hour in hand.
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To Dera Ismail Khan
Dawn to dusk
Indus Highway coaches and vans leave Dera Ghazi Khan’s general bus stand for Dera Ismail Khan as they fill, from early morning until evening; the ride takes about four and a half hours.
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Dera Ismail Khan to Karak
Dawn to dusk
Local coaches and vans run from Dera Ismail Khan to Karak all day, leaving when full; allow about three and a quarter hours.
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The change
Allow an hour
The Indus Highway coaches from Dera Ghazi Khan stop at Dera Ismail Khan’s general bus stand, where coaches and vans for Bannu, Tank and Kohat also load.
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Summer heat
May to August
Dera Ghazi Khan summers pass 45 degrees; the air-conditioned coaches and the evening departures are the comfortable choice.
Dera Ghazi Khan to Karak bus online booking
Dera Ghazi Khan to Karak buses and vans are not sold online; pay on board at each stand.
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Choose your coach
Pick an operator and class from the fare table above, and check where it boards and drops before you pay.
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Pick your seat
Choose a window or aisle seat on the seat map. Women are seated beside women or family members.
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Pay and board
Pay by JazzCash, Easypaisa or card and keep the e-ticket. Carry your CNIC and reach the terminal 30 minutes early.
Which is the best bus service from Dera Ghazi Khan to Karak?
The best way from Dera Ghazi Khan to Karak is an early start, so that every change happens in daylight.
Our pick
Leave Dera Ghazi Khan early and allow about eight and a half hours for the two rides; confirm each fare before you pay.
Before you book a Dera Ghazi Khan to Karak bus
Three things help on the Dera Ghazi Khan to Karak trip.
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Salt and gas
The hills round Karak hold salt, oil and gas fields.
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Dera Ismail Khan first
The first leg has its own page: see Dera Ghazi Khan to Dera Ismail Khan.
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Bannu
Dera Ghazi Khan to Karak bus FAQs
What is the Dera Ghazi Khan to Karak bus fare?
Local rides are paid on board; check each fare before you set off.
Is there a direct bus from Dera Ghazi Khan to Karak?
No. Change at Dera Ismail Khan.
How long does Dera Ghazi Khan to Karak take?
About eight and a half hours, including the waits between rides.
How long is the Dera Ismail Khan to Karak ride?
About three and a quarter hours.
Where does the first ride leave from?
From Dera Ghazi Khan’s general bus stand.
Book Dera Ghazi Khan to Karak bus tickets for your date
Travelling further from Dera Ghazi Khan? Book a coach on one of the routes above and pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card.
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