Rawalpindi to Bahawalpur Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Timing
The Rawalpindi to Bahawalpur ticket price starts at about Rs 2,800 and reaches Rs 4,650 for Faisal Movers business class. The route follows the motorways to Multan and then the National Highway through Lodhran, around eight to nine hours in all.
Short answer: Rawalpindi to Bahawalpur costs about Rs 2,800 to Rs 4,650 and takes eight to nine hours via the M-2 and M-4 to Multan, then the National Highway through Lodhran. Overnight coaches arrive in the early morning. Daewoo finishes near Sadiq Public School on Ahmedpur Road, Faisal Movers near Army Petrol Pump.
Rawalpindi to Bahawalpur ticket price by operator
Four fares from three operators, with a 2+1 business option for the long run south.
| Bus operator | Class | Boards in Rawalpindi | Journey time | Ticket price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skyways | Economy, 2+2 | Faizabad | 9h | Rs 2,800 |
| Faisal Movers | Executive, 2+2 | Pir Wadhai, Faizabad, Motorway Chowk | 8h 30m | Rs 3,700 |
| Daewoo Express | Luxury, 2+2 | Own terminal, 26 Number Chungi | 8h 15m | Rs 4,000 |
| Faisal Movers | Business, 2+1 | Pir Wadhai, Faizabad, Motorway Chowk | 8h 30m | Rs 4,650 |
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.
Eight hours is long enough to want a 2+1 seat
On an overnight run to Bahawalpur, the difference between a 2+2 and a 2+1 seat is the difference between dozing and sleeping. Faisal Movers business at Rs 4,650 is the only 2+1 option in the table.
Skyways is the budget choice and a full size coach. It is slower, and it is the one to pick if you are travelling in the day and the fare decides the trip.
Bahawalpur city, Ahmedpur East or Uch Sharif
Bahawalpur coaches serve a wide area of south Punjab, and the closest stop depends on where you are going next.
Bahawalpur city
- Operators
- Daewoo on Ahmedpur Road, Faisal Movers near Army Petrol Pump.
- Good for
- The Islamia University, the cantonment and the palaces.
Ahmedpur East and Dera Nawab Sahib
- Where
- South of the city towards Rahim Yar Khan.
- Good for
- Derawar Fort and the edge of the Cholistan desert by onward transport.
Uch Sharif
- Where
- West of Bahawalpur near the rivers.
- Good for
- The shrines of Uch. Skyways lists it as a destination from Rawalpindi.
How to choose
Staying in Bahawalpur itself, any of the four services works. Heading for Derawar Fort or Cholistan, arrive in the morning and arrange a vehicle from Bahawalpur or Dera Nawab Sahib. Heading for Uch Sharif, look for a service naming it.
Which is the best bus service from Rawalpindi to Bahawalpur
A long route where a better seat is worth more than on the short Punjab hops.
Skyways economy
A full size coach from Faizabad at the lowest fare on the route.
From Rs 2,800Faisal Movers business
The only 2+1 seat on the route, and a sensible upgrade for an overnight trip.
From Rs 4,650Daewoo Express
Fixed timetable from 26 Number to its own Bahawalpur terminal.
From Rs 4,000Our verdict
Take Faisal Movers business at Rs 4,650 for an overnight trip, Daewoo at Rs 4,000 for a daytime run on a firm schedule, and Skyways at Rs 2,800 when the fare decides.
Rawalpindi to Bahawalpur bus timings
Departures cluster in the morning and evening, so arrivals avoid the middle of the night.
Morning
6:00 AM to 10:00 AMArrive in the late afternoon. In summer, the final hours run through serious heat.
Midday
11:00 AM to 3:00 PMEvening arrival. Fewer departures.
Evening
6:00 PM to 10:00 PMThe most popular slot. Arrive in the early morning, before the heat.
Late
After 10:00 PMArrival mid morning. Check availability.
An overnight trip beats the south Punjab heat
From May to September, Bahawalpur is one of the hottest cities in the country. An evening coach from Rawalpindi arrives around dawn, when the city is cool enough to reach your destination comfortably.
Rawalpindi and Bahawalpur terminals
Daewoo and Faisal Movers both have terminals in Bahawalpur.
Rawalpindi
- Daewoo Express
- Own terminal near Jhangi Syedan, 26 Number Chungi, Peshawar Road.
- Faisal Movers
- Pir Wadhai (Crystal Lines terminal), Faizabad (Al Makkah terminal) and Motorway Chowk, 26 Number.
- Skyways
- Faizabad, with some services also calling at Pir Wadhai.
Bahawalpur
- Daewoo Express
- Opposite Sadiq Public School, Ahmedpur Road and Dera Nawab Sahib Road, near NLC.
- Faisal Movers
- Near Army Petrol Pump.
- Railway station
- Bahawalpur is on the main line between Lahore and Karachi.
The road from Rawalpindi to Bahawalpur
Down the M-2 and M-4 to Multan, then south east on the National Highway into the Bahawalpur plain.
- RawalpindiDeparture, km 0.
- Bhera service areaRest stop, km 195.
- Pindi BhattianOnto the M-4, km 265.
- Khanewalkm 515.
- MultanLeave the motorway, km 560.
- LodhranAcross the Sutlej plain, km 630.
- BahawalpurArrival eight to nine hours later, km 660.
The motorway ends, the heat begins
Everything to Multan is fast motorway. The last hundred kilometres through Lodhran are on the National Highway, with town traffic and trucks, which is why the final stretch feels longer than its distance.
Rawalpindi to Bahawalpur bus vs train vs flight
Bahawalpur has both a main line station and an airport, but the coach is still the practical choice for most.
Bus
Rs 2,800to Rs 4,650
Faster than the train and far cheaper than flying.
Best for most.
Train
Rs 2,500and up, economy
Mainline trains from Rawalpindi run via Lahore to Bahawalpur, with sleeper options.
For rail lovers.
Flight
Limitedcheck the airline
Occasional services save the day, but schedules are thin.
Only if time is tight.
Cheapest way to travel from Rawalpindi to Bahawalpur
Skyways economy at around Rs 2,800. For an overnight trip, the Rs 4,650 Faisal Movers business seat is the better buy for most travellers.
Rawalpindi to Bahawalpur bus FAQs
What is the Rawalpindi to Bahawalpur bus ticket price?
About Rs 2,800 with Skyways, Rs 3,700 for Faisal Movers executive, Rs 4,000 for Daewoo and Rs 4,650 for Faisal Movers business.
How long does the bus from Rawalpindi to Bahawalpur take?
Eight to nine hours for roughly 660 km via Multan.
Where does the bus arrive in Bahawalpur?
Daewoo stops opposite Sadiq Public School on Ahmedpur Road near NLC; Faisal Movers near Army Petrol Pump.
Is there a sleeper bus from Rawalpindi to Bahawalpur?
Sleeper coaches are generally reserved for the longer Karachi routes. For comfort, choose the 2+1 Faisal Movers business seat.
How do I get to Derawar Fort from Bahawalpur?
Arrive by coach, then hire a vehicle from Bahawalpur or Dera Nawab Sahib for the desert road to the fort.
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