Islamabad to Lodhran Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Timing
The Islamabad to Lodhran ticket price starts at about Rs 1,800 and rises to roughly Rs 3,000 in business class. The journey covers around 620 km on motorway almost the whole way and takes eight to eight and a half hours.
Short answer: the Islamabad to Lodhran bus ticket price runs from about Rs 1,800 on Kohistan Express to about Rs 3,000 for Faisal Movers business class. Lodhran is on the M-5 south of Multan, which makes it one of the better served towns in the belt.
Islamabad to Lodhran ticket price by operator
Lodhran is a junction town on the road to Bahawalpur, so most of the southern corridor traffic passes through and the Islamabad to Lodhran ticket price stays competitive.
| Bus operator | Class | Route | Journey time | Ticket price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kohistan Express | Standard seated, air conditioned | Rawalpindi to Lodhran via Multan | 8h 30m | Rs 1,800 |
| Skyways | Luxury, air conditioned | Islamabad to Lodhran via M-4 and M-5 | 8h | Rs 2,150 |
| Bahawalpur Express | Luxury, air conditioned | Rawalpindi to Lodhran, Bahawalpur service | 8h 15m | Rs 2,300 |
| Faisal Movers | Business class, air conditioned | Islamabad Faizabad to Lodhran | 8h | Rs 3,000 |
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.
Why Lodhran matches Bahawalpur despite being closer
Bahawalpur is nearly a hundred kilometres further from the capital and sits at much the same fare. That is not an error. Bahawalpur is a terminus with heavy competition between operators who want to fill their buses; Lodhran is an intermediate stop where fewer services actually terminate. Ending a route earns a lower fare per kilometre than stopping at one, and the same effect shows up all along the M-5.
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Which is the best bus service from Islamabad to Lodhran
Four operators on the M-5, so this is a competitive route with a real spread of options.
Kohistan Express
The fare floor and air conditioned, with steady departures on the southern corridor through the day and night.
From Rs 1,800
Skyways
A luxury seat for Rs 350 over the floor and the fastest schedule, on motorway the whole way.
From Rs 2,150
Bahawalpur Express
Rooted in this part of the south, which makes it the most likely to know exactly where you want setting down in the district.
From Rs 2,300
Faisal Movers
Proper terminals and the widest seat for the overnight run, at the top of the range.
From Rs 3,000
Our verdict
Skyways at Rs 2,150 is the best buy here. Eight hours overnight deserves a luxury seat, it is the fastest on the board, and it saves Rs 850 against business class. Bahawalpur Express is worth the extra Rs 150 if your stop is somewhere in the district rather than Lodhran city.
Islamabad to Lodhran bus timings
The M-5 corridor runs around the clock, so Lodhran has better timing coverage than most towns of its size.
Morning
6:00 AM to 9:00 AMThe daytime band, arriving in Lodhran in the mid to late afternoon.
Afternoon
12:00 PM to 4:00 PMSteady departures, arriving late evening.
Evening
6:00 PM to 11:00 PMThe main band, arriving between roughly 2:00 AM and 7:00 AM.
Busy periods
Eid and winter fogEid fills the southern corridor, and December fog on the M-4 and M-5 can add several hours.
Islamabad and Lodhran terminals
Faizabad for most of this corridor, with Bahawalpur Express running from Pirwadhai.
Faizabad and Pirwadhai
- Kohistan Express, Skyways and Faisal Movers
- Board around Faizabad, on the metro line.
- Bahawalpur Express
- Runs from Pirwadhai in Rawalpindi.
- Worth knowing
- Evening departures fill early around Eid.
Lodhran
- Town stand
- Where services scheduling Lodhran set down, close to the centre.
- Interchange
- Used by some Bahawalpur-bound coaches protecting their running time.
- Onward connections
- Multan, Bahawalpur, Dunyapur, Kahror Pakka and Mailsi all run from here.
The road to Lodhran
Motorway the whole way, which is why 620 km takes only eight hours.
- Islamabad and Rawalpindi Departures from Faizabad and Pirwadhai, through the day and evening.
- M-2 to the Pindi Bhattian interchange The fast opening section.
- M-4 through Faisalabad to Multan The bulk of the journey, with the usual rest stop near Multan.
- M-5 south The last hour towards the Lodhran interchange.
- Lodhran Arrival eight to eight and a half hours after departure.
The corridor continues to Islamabad to Bahawalpur and is shared with Islamabad to Multan.
Islamabad to Lodhran bus FAQs
What is the Islamabad to Lodhran bus ticket price?
Fares run from about Rs 1,800 on Kohistan Express to about Rs 3,000 for Faisal Movers business class. Skyways sits around Rs 2,150 and Bahawalpur Express around Rs 2,300.
How long does the Islamabad to Lodhran bus take?
Eight to eight and a half hours for roughly 620 km, on the M-2, M-4 and M-5 almost the whole way.
Why is Lodhran not cheaper than Bahawalpur, which is further?
Because Bahawalpur is a terminus with heavy competition between operators, while Lodhran is an intermediate stop where fewer services terminate. Terminating routes carry a lower fare per kilometre than intermediate stops.
Which is the best bus service from Islamabad to Lodhran?
Skyways at around Rs 2,150, which is the fastest and Rs 850 below business class. Bahawalpur Express is the better pick if your stop is elsewhere in the district.
Are there overnight buses?
Yes, plenty. The main band runs 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM and arrives between roughly 2:00 AM and 7:00 AM.
Can I continue to Bahawalpur or Kahror Pakka?
Yes. Multan, Bahawalpur, Dunyapur, Kahror Pakka and Mailsi all run from the Lodhran stand, which makes it a practical junction on the southern corridor.
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