Islamabad to Kharian Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Timing
The Islamabad to Kharian ticket price starts at about Rs 700 and rises to roughly Rs 1,400 for Daewoo Luxury. The journey covers around 180 km and takes two and a half hours, on one of the busiest short corridors in the country.
Short answer: the Islamabad to Kharian bus ticket price runs from about Rs 700 on local coaches to about Rs 1,400 for Daewoo Express Luxury. Kharian is on the GT Road between Jhelum and Gujrat, and services run every few minutes rather than to a timetable.
Islamabad to Kharian ticket price by operator
This is one of the most competitive short routes on the network, which keeps the Islamabad to Kharian ticket price low across every class.
| Bus operator | Class | Route | Journey time | Ticket price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local coaches from Pirwadhai | Standard seated, some not air conditioned | Rawalpindi to Kharian on the GT Road | 3h | Rs 700 |
| Waraich Express | Standard seated, air conditioned | Rawalpindi to Kharian via Jhelum | 2h 45m | Rs 850 |
| Faisal Movers | Executive, air conditioned | Islamabad Faizabad to Kharian | 2h 30m | Rs 1,100 |
| Daewoo Express | Luxury, air conditioned | Islamabad to Kharian, Lahore corridor | 2h 30m | Rs 1,400 |
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.
Kharian city, the cantonment and the GT Road are three different stops
Kharian Cantt is a substantial garrison a few kilometres from the city, and many services set down on the GT Road rather than entering either. On a two and a half hour hop this matters more than it sounds, because a wrong drop means a local ride at the end of a journey you took precisely because it was short. Say which one you want when you buy.
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Which is the best bus service from Islamabad to Kharian
Four operators on a two and a half hour run, so the honest answer is that almost anything works.
Local coaches from Pirwadhai
Leaving constantly and costing half of anything branded. Some are not air conditioned and they stop often, but on 180 km that is a small price.
From Rs 700
Waraich Express
Air conditioned for Rs 150 over the floor, from an operator rooted in the Gujrat and Kharian belt.
From Rs 850
Faisal Movers
Its own terminals and the fastest scheduled time, worth it if you are connecting onward towards Lahore.
From Rs 1,100
Daewoo Express
The best seat on the corridor, at double the local fare for a journey most people barely settle into.
From Rs 1,400
Our verdict
Waraich Express at Rs 850 is the sweet spot, and the local coaches are genuinely fine. Two and a half hours does not justify Rs 1,400, and the GT Road corridor is busy enough that you will not wait long for anything. Spend the money on Daewoo only if Kharian is the first leg of a longer trip.
Islamabad to Kharian bus timings
There is effectively no timetable to plan around. The GT Road corridor runs continuously from early morning to late night.
Early morning
5:00 AM to 8:00 AMHeavy commuter and onward traffic, with departures every few minutes.
Daytime
8:00 AM to 6:00 PMContinuous. Turn up at the terminal and take the next one.
Evening
6:00 PM to 11:00 PMStill frequent, carried by the Lahore corridor services passing through.
Busy periods
Eid and winter fogEid fills the GT Road, and December fog can slow the corridor considerably.
Islamabad and Kharian stops
Both twin cities terminals serve this corridor heavily.
Faizabad and Pirwadhai
- Faisal Movers and Daewoo Express
- Board around Faizabad, on the metro line.
- Waraich Express and local coaches
- Pirwadhai in Rawalpindi, where GT Road departures cluster.
- Worth knowing
- No need to book ahead outside Eid.
Kharian
- City stand
- Where the local and belt services set down.
- Cantonment and GT Road
- Separate stops. Branded coaches often use the GT Road rather than entering the city.
- Onward connections
- Gujrat, Jhelum, Lalamusa, Dinga and Mandi Bahauddin all run from here.
The road to Kharian
Straight down the GT Road, or the M-2 for the services that prefer it.
- Islamabad and Rawalpindi Departures from Faizabad and Pirwadhai, continuously.
- Gujar Khan and Sohawa The GT Road towns on the way, all served by the local coaches.
- Jhelum The main intermediate city and the usual break point.
- Lalamusa The junction town just before Kharian.
- Kharian Arrival two and a half to three hours after departure.
The same corridor covers Islamabad to Jhelum and Islamabad to Gujrat.
Islamabad to Kharian bus FAQs
What is the Islamabad to Kharian bus ticket price?
Fares run from about Rs 700 on local coaches to about Rs 1,400 for Daewoo Express Luxury. Waraich Express sits around Rs 850.
How long does the Islamabad to Kharian bus take?
Two and a half to three hours for roughly 180 km, down the GT Road through Gujar Khan, Sohawa and Jhelum.
Do I need to book in advance?
No. This is one of the busiest short corridors in the country, with departures every few minutes through the day. Book ahead only around Eid.
Is Kharian Cantt the same stop as Kharian city?
No. The cantonment is a few kilometres from the city, and many branded services stop on the GT Road rather than entering either. Specify which one you want.
Which is the best bus service from Islamabad to Kharian?
Waraich Express at around Rs 850 for air conditioning at close to the local fare. The local coaches at Rs 700 are perfectly adequate on this distance.
Can I continue to Gujrat or Mandi Bahauddin?
Yes. Gujrat, Jhelum, Lalamusa, Dinga and Mandi Bahauddin all run from Kharian, and Lalamusa nearby is a major junction for the belt.
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