Ali Express Ticket Price, Bus Timings, Online Booking & Contact Number
Ali Express no longer runs. The Lahore operator served Dera Ghazi Khan, Taunsa Sharif, Rajanpur, Multan and other south Punjab towns from Lahore’s City Bus Terminal, but stopped carrying passengers in 2022, so any Ali Express fare you find today is historical. For the same towns, book Silk Line or Niazi Express.
Quick Fare Check: Ali Express tickets are no longer sold. The operator stopped running in 2022; its last listed fares from Lahore, about Rs 1,900 to Dera Ghazi Khan and Rs 2,250 to Rajanpur, are historical. Book Silk Line or Niazi Express for these towns instead.
Ali Express former routes and last listed fares
Ali Express ran from Lahore south-west into the Dera Ghazi Khan division, with terminals in the towns it served.
| Former route | Town terminal | Last listed fare |
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| Lahore to Dera Ghazi Khan | DG Khan City Terminal | Rs 1,900 |
| Lahore to Taunsa Sharif | Taunsa main city | Rs 2,050 |
| Lahore to Rajanpur | Near the Total petrol pump | Rs 2,250 |
| Lahore to Multan | Vehari Chowk, Multan | Not listed |
| Lahore to Khanewal | Lahore Mor, Khanewal | Not listed |
| Lahore to Jampur | Jampur General Bus Stand | Not listed |
Historical figures from directory listings, shown for reference only. Ali Express is not taking bookings. Its buses also served Kot Addu, Muzaffargarh, Chowk Qureshi, Sanawan, Fazilpur and Kot Sultan, and listings mention Bahawalpur.
The classes Ali Express ran
Before it stopped, Ali Express sold three classes on its south Punjab routes.
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Standard
Older Daewoo 116 model coaches, the cheapest seats on the network.
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Standard Plus
Daewoo BHF120 coaches with more legroom.
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Executive
Newer Higer and Yutong coaches with more legroom and seat-back video.
Book these routes instead
The towns Ali Express served are still well connected from Lahore; our operator directory points to two companies on the same corridors.
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A newer Lahore operator
Silk Line is a Lahore operator founded in 2020 with more than 100 buses, and the newest of the major names on south Punjab routes.
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A wide national network
Niazi Express runs one of Pakistan’s largest networks, with more than 150 destinations including the towns of western and southern Punjab.
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Start with Multan
For Multan itself, see the Lahore to Multan page, which lists every operator on the corridor with fares.
Why old Ali Express listings still appear
Bus directories are not always updated when an operator stops, which is why Ali Express still turns up in searches.
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Fares are historical
Any Ali Express fare you find online dates from before it stopped and cannot be booked.
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Old phone numbers
Its former phone number and terminal tracks may now be used by another company, so a call will not reach Ali Express.
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Check the name on your ticket
If someone sells you an ‘Ali Express’ seat, confirm which company actually runs the bus before you pay.
Ali Express FAQs
Is Ali Express still running?
No. Ali Express stopped carrying passengers in 2022.
Which routes did Ali Express run?
Lahore to Dera Ghazi Khan, Taunsa Sharif, Rajanpur, Multan, Khanewal, Jampur and other south Punjab towns.
What was the Ali Express ticket price?
The last listed fares from Lahore were about Rs 1,900 to Dera Ghazi Khan, Rs 2,050 to Taunsa Sharif and Rs 2,250 to Rajanpur. They are historical and cannot be booked.
Which bus should I take instead of Ali Express?
Silk Line or Niazi Express for the same south Punjab towns.
Where was the Ali Express terminal in Lahore?
At the City Bus Terminal near Chowk Yateem Khana on Band Road.
Travelling to south Punjab?
Book a seat with an operator that is running today, pick your seat and pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card.
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