Route · Rawalpindi to Jhang via Chiniot

Rawalpindi to Jhang Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Timing

The Rawalpindi to Jhang ticket price starts at about Rs 1,900 and reaches Rs 2,200 with Skyways. Coaches leave the M-2 in the middle of Punjab and head through the Chenab country via Chiniot, a journey of around five and a half hours.

Ticket price from
Rs 1,900Regional coach
Better classes
Rs 2,200Skyways
Distance
about 370 kmM-2, then via Chiniot
Journey time
5h 30m to 6hOne rest stop
Departures
Several dailyMorning and evening

Short answer: Rawalpindi to Jhang costs about Rs 1,900 to Rs 2,200 and takes five and a half to six hours. Coaches take the M-2 past Bhera, then leave the motorway for Chiniot and continue south along the Chenab to Jhang. Skyways runs direct services to both Chiniot and Jhang from Rawalpindi.

Fares by operator

Rawalpindi to Jhang ticket price by operator

Two main options through central Punjab.

Rawalpindi to Jhang fares by operator
Bus operatorClassBoards in RawalpindiJourney timeTicket price
Regional coachesCoach, 2+2Pir Wadhai general stand6hRs 1,900
SkywaysEconomy, 2+2Faizabad5h 30mRs 2,200

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.

Chiniot is on the way

Skyways serves Chiniot and Jhang from Rawalpindi, and passengers for Chiniot can use the same coaches, getting off before Jhang.

The fare difference between regional coaches and Skyways is small, so choose by departure time.


Before you book

Chiniot, Jhang City or Jhang Sadar

Jhang has two distinct centres, and Chiniot is a major stop before it.

Chiniot

Where
On the Chenab, before Jhang.
Good for
Its famous furniture craft and the Umar Hayat Mahal.

Jhang Sadar

Where
The older town and district offices.
Good for
The shrine of Heer and the old bazaars.

Jhang City

Where
The commercial centre, a short distance from Sadar.
Good for
Markets and the railway station.

How to choose

Tell the conductor whether you need Chiniot, Jhang City or Jhang Sadar when you board, as the drop points differ.

The real choice

Which is the best bus service from Rawalpindi to Jhang

Simple choices on a medium length route.

Cheapest

Regional coaches

The lowest fare from Pir Wadhai.

From Rs 1,900
Most established

Skyways

Direct Rawalpindi to Jhang coaches from Faizabad.

From Rs 2,200
For Chiniot

Same coaches, earlier stop

Chiniot passengers ride the Jhang coaches and step off first.

Slightly cheaper

Our verdict

Take Skyways at Rs 2,200 for a direct coach, or a regional coach if its departure suits you better.


Schedule

Rawalpindi to Jhang bus timings

Departures cluster in the morning and evening.

Morning

7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Arrive by mid afternoon.

Midday

11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Limited departures.

Evening

5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Arrive late. Arrange a pickup.

Summer

May to August

Hot afternoons on the local roads. Travel early.

The motorway half is quick

The M-2 section runs to time. The local roads through Chiniot and along the Chenab are slower, and that is where most variation comes from.

Where to board

Rawalpindi and Jhang terminals

Coaches set down in Chiniot and finish in Jhang.

Rawalpindi

Skyways, Faizabad
Direct coaches for Chiniot and Jhang.
Pir Wadhai
Regional coaches to the Chenab towns.
Tip
Say Chiniot or Jhang clearly at the counter; they are sold as separate destinations.

Jhang

City stands
Coaches finish in Jhang City, with drops for Jhang Sadar.
Chiniot
Stop on the way for Chiniot passengers.
Railway
Jhang has a railway station, though the coach is quicker from Rawalpindi.

The road

The road from Rawalpindi to Jhang

South on the M-2, then through Chiniot and down the Chenab to Jhang.

  1. RawalpindiDeparture, km 0.
  2. Bhera service areaRest stop, km 195.
  3. Leave the M-2Towards Chiniot, km 225.
  4. ChiniotOn the Chenab, km 285.
  5. JhangArrival five and a half to six hours later, km 370.

The land of Heer Ranjha

Jhang is known across Pakistan as the home of Heer, the heroine of the Punjabi epic Heer Ranjha, and her shrine in Jhang Sadar still draws visitors.

Bus or car

Rawalpindi to Jhang bus vs car

Road travel is the practical option.

01Recommended

Bus

Rs 1,900to Rs 2,200

Journey time
5h 30m to 6h
Frequency
Several daily
Arrives
Jhang

Direct and affordable, with Chiniot on the way.

Best for most.

02For groups

Private car

Rs 14,000and up, one way

Journey time
About 5h
Frequency
On demand
Arrives
Door to door

Handy when your family lives in a village outside Jhang Sadar.

For rural addresses.

Cheapest way to travel from Rawalpindi to Jhang

A regional coach from Pir Wadhai at around Rs 1,900.


Common questions

Rawalpindi to Jhang bus FAQs

What is the Rawalpindi to Jhang bus ticket price?

About Rs 1,900 on a regional coach and Rs 2,200 with Skyways.

How long does it take from Rawalpindi to Jhang?

Five and a half to six hours via the M-2 and Chiniot.

Does the Jhang bus stop in Chiniot?

Yes, coaches on this route pass through Chiniot, and Skyways also runs to Chiniot directly.

What is the difference between Jhang City and Jhang Sadar?

Jhang Sadar is the older town with district offices; Jhang City is the commercial centre nearby.

Where do Jhang coaches leave from in Rawalpindi?

Skyways from Faizabad and regional coaches from Pir Wadhai.

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