Islamabad to Taunsa Sharif Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Timing
The Islamabad to Taunsa Sharif ticket price starts at about Rs 1,700 and rises to roughly Rs 2,800 in business class. The journey covers around 620 km and takes nine hours, and most services reach it through Dera Ghazi Khan.
Short answer: the Islamabad to Taunsa Sharif bus ticket price runs from about Rs 1,700 on local coaches to about Rs 2,800 for Faisal Movers business class. Taunsa is an hour north of Dera Ghazi Khan, and the DG Khan corridor is the reliable way in.
Islamabad to Taunsa Sharif ticket price by operator
Taunsa sits off the main corridor at the foot of the Suleiman range, which is why the Islamabad to Taunsa Sharif ticket price runs above Dera Ghazi Khan despite the two being close together.
| Bus operator | Class | Route | Journey time | Ticket price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local coaches from Pirwadhai | Standard seated, some not air conditioned | Rawalpindi to Taunsa via Dera Ghazi Khan | 9h 30m | Rs 1,700 |
| Kohistan Express | Luxury, air conditioned | Islamabad to Taunsa via Multan and DG Khan | 9h | Rs 2,100 |
| Faisal Movers | Executive, air conditioned | Islamabad Faizabad to Taunsa Sharif | 9h | Rs 2,300 |
| Faisal Movers | Business class, air conditioned | Islamabad Faizabad to Taunsa Sharif | 9h | Rs 2,800 |
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.
Taunsa Sharif and Taunsa Barrage are not the same place
Taunsa Sharif is the town in Dera Ghazi Khan district at the foot of the Suleiman range. Taunsa Barrage is the Indus crossing about 20 km away, on the road to Kot Addu. Operators and drivers use the short name for both, and the two are far enough apart that arriving at the wrong one at the end of a nine hour overnight is a real inconvenience. Ask for Taunsa Sharif by its full name.
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Which is the best bus service from Islamabad to Taunsa Sharif
Three named options on a nine hour run, and one obvious fallback if none of them suits your date.
Local coaches from Pirwadhai
Counter-sold seats on the DG Khan corridor. Some are not air conditioned, but they come into Taunsa itself and know the local stops.
From Rs 1,700
Kohistan Express
A luxury seat for Rs 400 over the floor on a nine hour overnight, which is where that step genuinely pays for itself.
From Rs 2,100
Faisal Movers
The widest seat and proper terminals, with business class worth considering on a journey this long.
From Rs 2,300
Our verdict
Kohistan Express at Rs 2,100 is the right call. Nine hours overnight is long enough that a luxury seat matters, and Rs 700 below business class for the same arrival time is a straightforward saving. If nothing runs on your date, book to Dera Ghazi Khan and take a local coach for the last hour rather than waiting a day.
Islamabad to Taunsa Sharif bus timings
Nine hours from the capital means this corridor runs mostly overnight, with a thin morning band.
Morning
6:00 AM to 9:00 AMA small band, arriving in Taunsa in the late afternoon.
Afternoon
1:00 PM to 4:00 PMThin on this route. Most operators run either the morning or the evening.
Evening
6:00 PM to 10:00 PMThe main band, arriving between roughly 3:00 AM and 7:00 AM.
Busy periods
Urs and EidThe annual urs at Taunsa Sharif fills the corridor heavily, as does Eid. Book several days ahead in those weeks.
Islamabad and Taunsa terminals
Split between Pirwadhai for the local services and Faizabad for the branded ones.
Pirwadhai and Faizabad
- Local coaches
- Pirwadhai in Rawalpindi, sold at the counter.
- Kohistan Express and Faisal Movers
- Board around Faizabad, on the metro line.
- Worth knowing
- Say Taunsa Sharif in full when booking, not just Taunsa.
Taunsa Sharif
- Set down
- The main town stand, close to the shrine and the bazaar.
- Onward connections
- Dera Ghazi Khan, Kot Addu, Vehova, Tribal Area routes and Multan all run from here.
- Worth knowing
- Taunsa Barrage is a separate place about 20 km away.
The road to Taunsa Sharif
Motorway to Multan, across to Dera Ghazi Khan, then north along the foot of the Suleiman range.
- Islamabad and Rawalpindi Departures from Faizabad and Pirwadhai, mostly in the evening.
- M-2 and M-4 to Multan The fast section, covering about six hours.
- Muzaffargarh and Dera Ghazi Khan The usual rest stop and the main junction on this corridor.
- The Suleiman foothill road The last hour north from DG Khan.
- Taunsa Sharif Arrival about nine hours after leaving the twin cities.
If the connection is easier in two parts, the Islamabad to Dera Ghazi Khan fares cover the busier main leg.
Islamabad to Taunsa Sharif bus FAQs
What is the Islamabad to Taunsa Sharif bus ticket price?
Fares run from about Rs 1,700 on local coaches to about Rs 2,800 for Faisal Movers business class. Kohistan Express sits around Rs 2,100.
How long does the Islamabad to Taunsa Sharif bus take?
About nine hours for roughly 620 km, on motorway to Multan and then across to Dera Ghazi Khan before the last hour north.
Is Taunsa Sharif the same as Taunsa Barrage?
No. Taunsa Sharif is the town at the foot of the Suleiman range; Taunsa Barrage is the Indus crossing about 20 km away. Use the full name when booking.
Which is the best bus service from Islamabad to Taunsa Sharif?
Kohistan Express at around Rs 2,100, which gives you a luxury seat for the overnight run at Rs 700 below business class for the same arrival.
What if nothing direct runs on my date?
Book to Dera Ghazi Khan, which has a far busier corridor, and take a local coach for the last hour north. That is usually faster than waiting for the next direct service.
When is the route busiest?
During the annual urs at Taunsa Sharif and around Eid. Book several days ahead in those weeks, since the corridor fills heavily.
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