Islamabad to Faisalabad Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Timing
The Islamabad to Faisalabad ticket price starts at about Rs 1,050 and rises to roughly Rs 2,050 in Daewoo Luxury. The journey covers around 320 km on the M-2 motorway in about four hours, with departures running through the day rather than clustering overnight.
Short answer: the Islamabad to Faisalabad bus ticket price runs from about Rs 1,050 on Bashir Sons standard seating to about Rs 2,050 for Daewoo Express Luxury. The motorway run takes around four hours, and because departures are frequent in both directions this is one of the easier Punjab corridors to travel without booking ahead.
Islamabad to Faisalabad ticket price by operator
Six operators are worth comparing on this route, and the spread between the cheapest and dearest is only about Rs 1,000, so the class of seat matters more than the saving.
| Bus operator | Class | Route | Journey time | Ticket price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bashir Sons | Standard seated, fleet fully air conditioned | Islamabad to Faisalabad via M-2 | 4h 15m | Rs 1,050 |
| Skyways | Luxury, air conditioned | Rawalpindi and Islamabad to Faisalabad | 4h | Rs 1,200 |
| Niazi Express | Luxury, air conditioned | Islamabad to Faisalabad via M-2 | 4h | Rs 1,250 |
| Faisal Movers | Executive, air conditioned | Islamabad Faizabad to Faisalabad | 3h 45m | Rs 1,400 |
| Kohistan Express | Luxury, air conditioned | Islamabad to Faisalabad via M-2 | 4h | Rs 1,500 |
| Faisal Movers | Business class, air conditioned | Islamabad Faizabad to Faisalabad | 3h 45m | Rs 1,900 |
| Daewoo Express | Luxury, air conditioned | Islamabad Faizabad to Faisalabad | 4h | Rs 2,050 |
Fares are indicative published prices and vary with class, season, fuel adjustments and demand. Your live, confirmed fare appears on the seat map before payment.
A corridor where the Faisalabad operators compete on their home ground
Faisalabad is one of the few cities with strong local operators running into the capital, and it shows in the Islamabad to Faisalabad ticket price. Bashir Sons is based in Faisalabad and runs an entirely air conditioned fleet, which is why the fare floor here sits below what the same distance costs on other Punjab corridors. Kohistan Express also works this belt from its Faisalabad UAN, so on this route the national brands are not the default.
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Which is the best bus service from Islamabad to Faisalabad
At four hours and roughly Rs 1,000 of spread, this is mostly a question of what you want from the seat rather than from the company.
Bashir Sons
The Faisalabad specialist and the fare floor on this corridor. The whole fleet is air conditioned, so the low price does not come with the usual compromise.
From Rs 1,050
Faisal Movers
Around 3h 45m on the motorway with the widest departure window here, from early morning to late evening. Executive is the sweet spot; business class adds comfort rather than time.
From Rs 1,400
Daewoo Express
The best terminals at both ends and the most reliable departure time, at roughly double the Bashir Sons fare. On a four hour run that premium buys punctuality more than legroom.
From Rs 2,050
Skyways
Luxury seating at Rs 1,200 makes Skyways the cheapest way to get a proper reclining seat on this route, with departures from both Rawalpindi and Islamabad.
From Rs 1,200
Our verdict
This is a route where paying more buys punctuality, not comfort. Four hours on the motorway is short enough that an air conditioned Bashir Sons seat at Rs 1,050 does the job as well as a Daewoo Luxury seat at twice the price. Book Daewoo when you have a fixed appointment at the other end, and Bashir Sons or Skyways when you do not.
Islamabad to Faisalabad bus timings
Unlike the long southern corridors, Islamabad to Faisalabad bus timings run right through the day, so most travellers can turn up and take the next departure.
Early morning
5:00 AM to 9:00 AMThe business window. Faisal Movers and Daewoo both run early departures that land in Faisalabad before mid-morning.
Midday
10:00 AM to 3:00 PMThe quietest band and the easiest to book at short notice, with Bashir Sons, Skyways and Niazi Express all running.
Evening
4:00 PM to 9:00 PMThe second peak, as day trips return. Seats on the better classes go first in this band.
Busy periods
Fridays and EidFriday afternoons and the days either side of Eid fill early on the whole M-2 corridor, not just this route.
Islamabad and Faisalabad terminals
Faizabad is the practical departure point for most Islamabad to Faisalabad services, with Pirwadhai handling the rest.
Faizabad and Pirwadhai
- Faisal Movers and Daewoo Express
- Board at Faizabad, on the metro line and the easiest point to reach from the Islamabad sectors.
- Skyways and Niazi Express
- Run from Pirwadhai in Rawalpindi, along with the regional services.
- Worth knowing
- Faizabad saves the cross-town trip if you are staying in Islamabad proper.
Faisalabad terminals and Lari Adda
- National operators
- Use their own terminals in the city, with waiting areas and counters.
- Bashir Sons and belt operators
- Work the general stand, with onward connections to Jhang, Chiniot, Toba Tek Singh and Gojra.
- Worth checking
- Confirm the drop point if you are connecting onward the same day.
Bus, train or flight from Islamabad to Faisalabad
On a four hour motorway run with no direct flight, the bus is not really competing with anything else on this corridor.
Bus
Rs 1,050from, one way
A straight motorway run with frequent departures in both directions and air conditioned coaches even at the fare floor.
The obvious choice on this route.
Train
Variesby class
The rail route to Faisalabad is indirect and slower than the motorway, which is why the bus carries the corridor.
Only worth it on fare alone.
Flight
Not availableno domestic route
Faisalabad airport handles international services rather than a domestic link to the capital, so flying is not an option on this pair.
Not a realistic alternative.
Islamabad to Faisalabad bus FAQs
What is the Islamabad to Faisalabad bus ticket price?
Fares run from about Rs 1,050 on Bashir Sons standard seating to about Rs 2,050 for Daewoo Express Luxury. Skyways sits around Rs 1,200 and Faisal Movers Executive around Rs 1,400.
How long does the Islamabad to Faisalabad bus take?
Between 3h 45m and 4h 30m for roughly 320 km on the M-2 motorway. Faisal Movers is at the faster end; services making more stops take longer.
Which is the best bus service from Islamabad to Faisalabad?
Bashir Sons for value, since its whole fleet is air conditioned at the fare floor. Faisal Movers for speed and departure choice, and Daewoo Express if you want the most predictable arrival time.
Are all buses on this route air conditioned?
The named operators here all run air conditioned coaches, including at the Rs 1,050 fare floor. Non air conditioned coaches on this corridor are generally general-stand services rather than the branded operators listed above.
Do I need to book in advance?
Usually not, because departures run through the day. Book ahead on Friday afternoons, on the days around Eid, and if you specifically want business class.
Where do buses to Faisalabad leave from in Islamabad?
Faisal Movers and Daewoo Express board at Faizabad, which is on the metro line. Skyways, Niazi Express and several regional services depart from Pirwadhai in Rawalpindi instead.
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Faisalabad and M-2 routes
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