Rawalpindi to Gujranwala Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Timing
The Rawalpindi to Gujranwala ticket price starts at about Rs 1,100 and reaches Rs 1,550 for Daewoo Express. The journey is about 215 km and four hours on the GT Road, and the most common mistake is buying a Lahore motorway ticket that never goes near Gujranwala.
Short answer: Rawalpindi to Gujranwala costs Rs 1,100 to Rs 1,550 and takes about four hours along the GT Road through Jhelum, Gujrat and Wazirabad. Buy a ticket that names Gujranwala: most Lahore coaches use the M-2 motorway and do not pass through the city. The train from Rawalpindi station is a strong alternative.
Rawalpindi to Gujranwala ticket price by operator
Four fares, including the operator most associated with Gujranwala.
| Bus operator | Class | Boards in Rawalpindi | Journey time | Ticket price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilal Travels | Economy, 2+2 | Pir Wadhai general stand | 4h 30m | Rs 1,100 |
| Skyways | Economy, 2+2 | Faizabad | 4h 15m | Rs 1,250 |
| Waraich Express | Business, 2+2 | Pir Wadhai | 4h 15m | Rs 1,300 |
| Daewoo Express | Luxury, 2+2 | Own terminal, 26 Number Chungi | 4h | Rs 1,550 |
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 narrow spread over four hours
Only Rs 450 separates the cheapest seat from Daewoo, because every coach shares the same road and the same town traffic. The differences are timekeeping, the seat, and how often the coach stops.
Waraich Express is a Gujranwala specialist and a sensible middle option. Daewoo keeps the tightest schedule, which matters on a road where delays build up in every town.
Do not buy a Lahore motorway ticket
Gujranwala is on the direct line from Rawalpindi to Lahore, but the buses are not.
M-2 motorway coaches
- Route
- West of Gujranwala entirely, via Kallar Kahar and Pindi Bhattian.
- For Gujranwala
- No use. The nearest point on the motorway is still a long way from the city.
GT Road coaches
- Route
- Through Jhelum, Gujrat, Wazirabad and into Gujranwala.
- For Gujranwala
- The right ticket. Look for Gujranwala as the named destination.
How to choose
Always book a service that names Gujranwala. If a counter sells you a Lahore ticket saying it passes Gujranwala, ask which road it takes. The answer should be the GT Road.
Which is the best bus service from Rawalpindi to Gujranwala
Four operators on one road, all within a few hundred rupees.
Bilal Travels
The lowest fare from the Pir Wadhai general stand, with more stops on the way.
From Rs 1,100Waraich Express
A Gujranwala focused operator with business seating for little more than economy.
From Rs 1,300Daewoo Express
The tightest schedule and a terminal near 26 Number on the airport side of the twin cities.
From Rs 1,550Our verdict
Take Waraich Express at Rs 1,300 for the balance of fare and comfort, Daewoo at Rs 1,550 when time matters, and consider the train if you live near Rawalpindi station.
Rawalpindi to Gujranwala bus timings
Around 10 to 12 scheduled coach departures a day, plus coasters from Pir Wadhai.
Early morning
6:00 AM to 9:00 AMArrive in Gujranwala by early afternoon, ahead of the evening build up.
Daytime
10:00 AM to 2:00 PMEasy seats, but midday traffic in Gujrat and Wazirabad.
Evening
3:00 PM to 7:00 PMBusy departures. Expect up to four and a half hours.
Late
8:00 PM onwardsFew scheduled coaches. Confirm the last departure in advance.
Four hours on paper, more on market days
Every Gujranwala coach crawls through the same set of towns, and the worst of them come at the end: the Chenab crossing at Wazirabad and the busy GT Road into Gujranwala itself.
Rawalpindi and Gujranwala terminals
Coaches stop on the GT Road in Gujranwala; check the exact point with your operator.
Rawalpindi
- Daewoo Express
- Own terminal near Jhangi Syedan, 26 Number Chungi, Peshawar Road. GT Road coaches then cross back through the city.
- Skyways
- Faizabad, on the Murree Road and IJP Road junction.
- Pir Wadhai general stand
- Bilal Travels, coasters and most economy services heading down the GT Road.
Gujranwala
- GT Road
- Daewoo and the other coaches stop along the GT Road through the city.
- General bus stand
- Where many economy services finish.
- Railway station
- Gujranwala station is on the main line, with express trains from Rawalpindi.
The road from Rawalpindi to Gujranwala
The full length of the northern GT Road, over the Jhelum and Chenab rivers.
- RawalpindiDeparture, km 0.
- Gujar Khankm 55.
- JhelumAcross the Jhelum River, km 110.
- Kharian and Lalamusakm 145.
- Gujratkm 165.
- WazirabadAcross the Chenab, junction for Sialkot, km 195.
- GujranwalaArrival about four hours later, km 215.
Two rivers and a lot of towns
The route crosses both the Jhelum and the Chenab, and passes through almost every major town in northern Punjab. That is why it is so well served, and also why it is slower than its distance suggests.
Rawalpindi to Gujranwala bus vs train vs car
Gujranwala is one of the best served stations between Rawalpindi and Lahore.
Bus
Rs 1,100to Rs 1,550
Plenty of choice and cheap fares, but slowed by town traffic.
Good all round.
Train
Rs 900and up, economy
Subak Raftar, Rawal Express and other trains to Lahore stop at Gujranwala.
Often as quick as the bus.
Private car
Rs 9,000and up, one way
Only sensible when split between several people.
Only split between four.
Cheapest way to travel from Rawalpindi to Gujranwala
An economy train seat or Bilal Travels at around Rs 1,100. Because the train avoids the GT Road towns, it is often the smarter choice for anyone living near Rawalpindi Saddar.
Rawalpindi to Gujranwala bus FAQs
What is the Rawalpindi to Gujranwala bus ticket price?
About Rs 1,100 with Bilal Travels, Rs 1,250 with Skyways, Rs 1,300 with Waraich Express and Rs 1,550 with Daewoo Express.
How long does the bus from Rawalpindi to Gujranwala take?
About four to four and a half hours for roughly 215 km on the GT Road.
Can I take a Lahore bus and get off at Gujranwala?
Not on a motorway coach. Most Lahore buses use the M-2, which does not pass Gujranwala. Book a service that names Gujranwala.
Is the train faster than the bus to Gujranwala?
Often, yes. Express trains take under four hours from Rawalpindi station and avoid the GT Road towns.
What time is the last bus to Gujranwala?
Scheduled coaches thin out after early evening. Check the last departure with your operator before travelling.
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