Rawalpindi to Khushab Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Timing
Expect to pay between Rs 950 and Rs 1,100 from Rawalpindi to Khushab. Khushab and its twin town Jauharabad sit on the Jhelum below the Salt Range, with the Soon Valley lakes just to the north.
Short answer: Rawalpindi to Khushab costs about Rs 950 to Rs 1,100 and takes three and a half to four hours. Coaches take the M-2 south and leave the motorway for the Salt Range road down to Khushab. Most services also call at Jauharabad, the district headquarters.
Rawalpindi to Khushab ticket price by operator
Each fare below shows where in Rawalpindi that service loads.
| Bus operator | Class | Boards in Rawalpindi | Journey time | Ticket price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coasters | Standard, air conditioned | Pir Wadhai general stand | 3h 45m | Rs 950 |
| Regional coaches | Coach, 2+2 | Pir Wadhai, confirm on booking | 3h 30m | Rs 1,100 |
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.
Limited departures
Khushab has fewer direct departures than the big Punjab towns, so the morning coaches are the most reliable.
The regional coach costs a little more but is steadier on the Salt Range descent.
Khushab, Jauharabad or the Soon Valley
Three destinations share this corridor.
Jauharabad
- Where
- District headquarters beside Khushab.
- Tip
- Most coaches stop here first.
Khushab city
- Where
- On the Jhelum River.
- Tip
- The older town and bazaar.
Soon Valley
- Where
- North in the Salt Range: Uchhali, Khabbeki and Jahlar lakes.
- Tip
- Hire local transport from Khushab or Naushera.
How to choose
Name Jauharabad or Khushab when boarding. For the Soon Valley lakes, arrive early and hire a car locally.
Which is the best way to travel from Rawalpindi to Khushab
Few operators, simple choices.
Coaster
From Pir Wadhai.
From Rs 950Regional coach
Better on the Salt Range descent.
From Rs 1,100Private car
Reach Uchhali and Khabbeki easily.
From Rs 9,000Our verdict
Take a regional coach at Rs 1,100 for comfort; a coaster saves a little.
Rawalpindi to Khushab bus timings
Departures cluster in the morning.
Morning
6:00 AM to 10:00 AMBest choice; the most departures.
Midday
11:00 AM to 2:00 PMLimited.
Evening
3:00 PM to 6:00 PMArrive after dark.
Winter
December to FebruaryMigratory birds at the Soon Valley lakes.
The descent from the Salt Range
The road from the motorway down to Khushab winds through the Salt Range. It is scenic but slower, particularly behind heavy trucks from the salt and coal workings.
Rawalpindi and Khushab terminals
Coaches stop in Jauharabad and Khushab.
Rawalpindi
- Pir Wadhai general stand
- Coasters, vans and regional coaches.
- Tip
- Ask for Khushab or Jauharabad by name.
- Allow
- 30 minutes to reach Pir Wadhai from central Islamabad.
Khushab
- Jauharabad
- District headquarters stop.
- Khushab
- City stand by the river.
- Onward
- Local transport to the Soon Valley and Quaidabad.
The road from Rawalpindi to Khushab
South on the M-2, then down through the Salt Range to the Jhelum.
- RawalpindiDeparture, km 0.
- Kallar Kaharkm 125.
- Leave the M-2Salt Range road, km 160.
- Jauharabadkm 200.
- KhushabArrival about three and a half hours later, km 210.
Lakes in the Salt Range
The Soon Valley near Khushab holds several natural lakes, including Uchhali, which are winter stops for migratory birds.
Rawalpindi to Khushab bus vs car
Road travel is the practical option for most travellers.
Bus
Rs 950to Rs 1,100
Direct but limited departures.
Most travellers choose this.
Private car
Rs 9,000and up, one way
Best for the Soon Valley lakes.
For the lakes.
Cheapest way to travel from Rawalpindi to Khushab
A coaster from Pir Wadhai at around Rs 950.
Rawalpindi to Khushab bus FAQs
What is the Rawalpindi to Khushab bus ticket price?
Expect roughly Rs 950 on coasters, Rs 1,100 on regional coaches.
How long does it take from Rawalpindi to Khushab?
Three and a half to four hours, covering roughly 210 km (M-2, then the Salt Range road).
Does the Khushab bus stop in Jauharabad?
Most coaches do. Name your stop when boarding.
How do I reach the Soon Valley?
Travel to Khushab and hire local transport north to the lakes.
When are the best departures?
Morning, when most coaches leave.
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