Route · Rawalpindi to D.G. Khan across the Indus

Rawalpindi to Dera Ghazi Khan Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Timing

The Rawalpindi to Dera Ghazi Khan ticket price starts at about Rs 2,900 and reaches Rs 4,300 for Faisal Movers business. The route follows the motorways to Multan and then crosses the Indus, a trip of around 640 km and seven to eight hours to the foot of the Sulaiman range.

Ticket price from: Rs 2,900Skyways economy
Better classes: Rs 4,300Faisal Movers business
Distance: about 640 kmVia Multan and Muzaffargarh
Journey time: 7h to 8hTwo rest stops
Departures: Morning and eveningSeveral daily

Short answer: Rawalpindi to Dera Ghazi Khan costs about Rs 2,900 to Rs 4,300 and takes seven to eight hours via the M-2 and M-4 to Multan, then west through Muzaffargarh and over the Indus. Faisal Movers has served D.G. Khan since 2006. From the city, Fort Munro is a short drive up into the hills.

Fares by operator

Rawalpindi to Dera Ghazi Khan ticket price by operator

Three fares from the two operators most associated with this route.

Rawalpindi to Dera Ghazi Khan fares by operator
Bus operator	Class	Boards in Rawalpindi	Journey time	Ticket price
Skyways	Economy, 2+2	Faizabad	8h	Rs 2,900
Faisal Movers	Executive, 2+2	Pir Wadhai, Faizabad, Motorway Chowk	7h 15m	Rs 3,600
Faisal Movers	Business, 2+1	Pir Wadhai, Faizabad, Motorway Chowk	7h 15m	Rs 4,300

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 long established Faisal Movers route

D.G. Khan was one of the earliest cities added to the Faisal Movers network, and it remains the operator’s strongest south western corridor. The business seat at Rs 4,300 is the most comfortable option available.

Skyways lists D.G. Khan among its Rawalpindi destinations and is the budget choice, a little slower on the final stretch.

Before you book

D.G. Khan as the gateway to the west

Many passengers are going beyond the city, into the hills or towards Balochistan.

Fort Munro

From D.G. Khan: A hill station up the Sulaiman range, reached by road west of the city.
Tip: Arrive by morning coach and continue by car or van in daylight.

Rajanpur and Taunsa

From D.G. Khan: South to Rajanpur, north to Taunsa, by local transport.
Tip: D.G. Khan is the change point for both.

Loralai and beyond

From D.G. Khan: The road climbs west past Fort Munro into Balochistan.
Tip: Check current road conditions and advisories before travelling on.

How to choose

If D.G. Khan is your destination, an evening or overnight coach is fine. If you are going on to Fort Munro or into Balochistan, take a morning coach so the mountain road is covered in daylight.

The real choice

Which is the best bus service from Rawalpindi to Dera Ghazi Khan

Two operators, with Faisal Movers the clear favourite.

Cheapest

Skyways

The lowest fare, boarding at Faizabad.

From Rs 2,900

Best value

Faisal Movers executive

The long running D.G. Khan operator, with three Rawalpindi counters.

From Rs 3,600

Most comfortable

Faisal Movers business

2+1 seating for the seven hour run.

From Rs 4,300

Our verdict

Take Faisal Movers executive at Rs 3,600 for a daytime trip and business at Rs 4,300 overnight. Skyways is the right call when the fare is the priority.

Schedule

Rawalpindi to Dera Ghazi Khan bus timings

Several departures daily, with morning and evening the busiest slots.

Morning

6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Arrive by mid afternoon. Best for Fort Munro.

Midday

11:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Evening arrival. Hot in summer.

Evening

5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Arrive around midnight or later. Arrange a pickup.

Summer

May to September

Fort Munro traffic rises as people escape the heat.

The Indus crossing

After Muzaffargarh the road crosses the Indus into D.G. Khan. It is usually straightforward, but in the monsoon and flood season, check with your operator for any diversions or delays on the river approaches.

Where to board

Rawalpindi and Dera Ghazi Khan terminals

Services arrive at operator terminals and stands on the approach into D.G. Khan.

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.

Dera Ghazi Khan

Faisal Movers: Its D.G. Khan terminal. Confirm the address on your ticket.
Skyways and others: Arrive near the city’s general bus stand area.
Onward: Vans and cars for Fort Munro, Rajanpur and Taunsa.

The road

The road from Rawalpindi to Dera Ghazi Khan

South on the motorways to Multan, west through Muzaffargarh and across the Indus to the foot of the Sulaiman range.

RawalpindiDeparture, km 0.
Bhera service areaRest stop, km 195.
Pindi BhattianOnto the M-4, km 265.
MultanLeave the motorway, km 560.
Muzaffargarhkm 595.
Indus crossingInto D.G. Khan district, km 625.
Dera Ghazi KhanArrival seven to eight hours later, km 640.

Where Punjab meets the mountains

D.G. Khan sits on the flat western bank of the Indus with the Sulaiman range rising just beyond. That is why a city on a river plain is also the base for one of Punjab’s only hill stations.

Bus, flight or car

Rawalpindi to Dera Ghazi Khan bus vs flight vs car

There is no practical train, and flights are limited.

01Recommended

Bus

Rs 2,900to Rs 4,300

Journey time: 7h to 8h
Frequency: Several daily
Arrives: D.G. Khan city

Affordable and frequent, with a long running direct service.

Best for most.

02Limited

Flight

Limitedcheck the airline

Flight time: About 1h 30m
Frequency: Limited
Departs: Islamabad airport

D.G. Khan has an airport, but services from Islamabad are infrequent.

If available.

03For groups

Private car

Rs 20,000and up, one way

Journey time: About 7h
Frequency: On demand
Arrives: Door to door

Good for families going straight to Fort Munro.

For hill trips.

Cheapest way to travel from Rawalpindi to Dera Ghazi Khan

Skyways economy at around Rs 2,900. For a small premium, Faisal Movers executive is quicker on the final stretch and has more departures.

Common questions

Rawalpindi to Dera Ghazi Khan bus FAQs

What is the Rawalpindi to Dera Ghazi Khan bus ticket price?

About Rs 2,900 with Skyways, Rs 3,600 for Faisal Movers executive and Rs 4,300 for Faisal Movers business.

How long does the bus from Rawalpindi to D.G. Khan take?

Seven to eight hours for roughly 640 km via Multan.

How do I get from D.G. Khan to Fort Munro?

Take a van or hire a car from D.G. Khan up the Sulaiman range. Travel in daylight.

Is there a train from Rawalpindi to D.G. Khan?

There is no practical direct train. The coach is the simplest option.

Which bus company is best for D.G. Khan?

Faisal Movers, which has run the route since 2006 and offers a 2+1 business seat.