Route · Rawalpindi to south Punjab on the M-2 and M-4

Rawalpindi to Multan Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Timing

The Rawalpindi to Multan ticket price starts at about Rs 2,500 and reaches Rs 4,400 for Daewoo Gold Class. The journey is around 560 km and six to seven hours, almost all of it on two motorways, which makes it the longest route from Rawalpindi that still works comfortably as a daytime trip.

Ticket price from
Rs 2,500Silk Line economy
Better classes
Rs 4,400Daewoo Gold Class
Distance
about 560 kmM-2, then the M-4
Journey time
6h to 7hOne or two stops
Departures
Every 1 to 2 hoursMorning to midnight

Short answer: Rawalpindi to Multan costs Rs 2,500 to Rs 4,400 and takes six to seven hours via Pindi Bhattian, Faisalabad and Khanewal. Coaches leave every hour or two from early morning until around midnight. A morning departure gets you to Multan by mid afternoon, before the south Punjab heat is at its worst.

Fares by operator

Rawalpindi to Multan ticket price by operator

Six fares from four operators, with a clear step up at each class.

Rawalpindi to Multan fares by operator
Bus operatorClassBoards in RawalpindiJourney timeTicket price
Silk LineEconomy, 2+2IJP Road, Faizabad7hRs 2,500
Road MasterBusiness, 2+2Pir Wadhai6h 45mRs 2,900
Faisal MoversExecutive, 2+2Pir Wadhai, Faizabad, Motorway Chowk6h 30mRs 3,350
Daewoo ExpressLuxury, 2+2Own terminal, 26 Number Chungi6h 15mRs 3,500
Faisal MoversBusiness, 2+1Pir Wadhai, Faizabad, Motorway Chowk6h 30mRs 3,990
Daewoo Express GoldGold Class, 2+1Own terminal, 26 Number Chungi6h 15mRs 4,400

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.

Where a 2+1 seat starts to earn its fare

On the four hour run to Lahore a 2+1 upgrade is a nice extra. At six and a half hours to Multan it starts to matter, because this is long enough to want to sleep and short enough that nobody runs a sleeper.

Faisal Movers business at Rs 3,990 is the cheapest 2+1 seat on the route, about Rs 400 below Daewoo Gold. If you are travelling in summer, the newer air conditioning on the premium coaches is worth as much as the extra legroom.


Before you book

Getting off before Multan

Many Rawalpindi passengers on this route are not going to Multan at all. The M-4 serves several south Punjab cities on the way, and not every coach stops at them.

Faisalabad

Where
Off the M-4 at the Sahianwala side of the city.
Tip
Faisalabad has its own direct coaches from Rawalpindi. A Multan ticket rarely saves money for this stop.

Gojra and Toba Tek Singh

Where
M-4 interchanges between Faisalabad and Khanewal.
Tip
Daewoo serves Toba Tek Singh from Rawalpindi. Confirm the set down point before you pay.

Khanewal

Where
The last major stop, about 45 minutes before Multan.
Tip
Most operators set down here. Ask when you book, because a few premium services run straight through.

How to choose

Travelling to Multan itself, any operator works and the premium ones are fastest. Getting off at Khanewal, Toba Tek Singh or Gojra, book an operator that lists your stop, rather than hoping the driver will pull over at an interchange.

The real choice

Which is the best bus service from Rawalpindi to Multan

A long daytime run where comfort matters more than on the shorter Punjab routes.

Cheapest

Silk Line economy

Loads on IJP Road near Faizabad and stops more often across south Punjab. Fine for a budget traveller with time.

From Rs 2,500
Best value

Faisal Movers business

The cheapest 2+1 seat on the route, with three Rawalpindi counters and a large Multan terminal at Vehari Chowk.

From Rs 3,990
Most punctual

Daewoo Express Luxury

The shortest scheduled time from its terminal already at the motorway, with Gold Class for 2+1 seating.

From Rs 3,500

Our verdict

Take Faisal Movers business at Rs 3,990. Over six and a half hours the 2+1 seat is the upgrade you notice. Choose Daewoo Luxury when arriving on time matters more than the seat, and Silk Line at Rs 2,500 when the fare decides.


Schedule

Rawalpindi to Multan bus timings

Departures from about 6:00 AM to midnight, roughly every one to two hours across operators.

Early morning

6:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Arrive in Multan early afternoon. The best choice in summer.

Midday

10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Easiest seats, but the second half runs through the hottest part of the day.

Evening

3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Arrives in Multan late evening. Add time for the Pir Wadhai exit.

Night

8:00 PM to midnight

Popular with students and traders. Arrival in the small hours, so arrange a pickup.

Plan around the heat, not the traffic

Both motorways are quick at any hour, so traffic matters less here than on the Lahore route. From May to August the bigger issue is heat: a 6:00 AM start keeps the last two hours of the journey out of the afternoon peak, and gets you into Multan while the city is still easy to cross.

Where to board

Rawalpindi and Multan terminals

Neither city has one intercity terminal, so check which counter your operator uses at both ends.

Rawalpindi

Daewoo Express
Own terminal near Jhangi Syedan, 26 Number Chungi, Peshawar Road.
Faisal Movers
Pir Wadhai, Faizabad and Motorway Chowk, 26 Number.
Pir Wadhai and IJP Road
Road Master at Pir Wadhai; Silk Line on IJP Road near Faizabad.

Multan

Faisal Movers
Vehari Chowk, beside the General Bus Stand.
Daewoo Express
Own terminal on Khanewal Road. Check the address on your ticket.
General Bus Stand
Where most economy services finish, close to Vehari Chowk.

The road

The road from Rawalpindi to Multan

South on the M-2 to Pindi Bhattian, then down the M-4 through the canal colony cities of central Punjab.

  1. RawalpindiDeparture, km 0.
  2. Bhera service areaThe main rest stop, km 195.
  3. Pindi Bhattian interchangeOnto the M-4, km 265.
  4. FaisalabadThe M-4 skirts the city, km 330.
  5. Gojra and Toba Tek SinghInterchanges for the Toba district, km 400.
  6. Abdul Hakeem and KhanewalWhere the M-3 from Lahore joins, then Khanewal, km 515.
  7. MultanArrival about six and a half hours later, km 560.

Two motorways, one road

The M-2 and M-4 meet at Pindi Bhattian, and from there the route south is motorway all the way to Multan. It is a longer line on the map than the old road through Chiniot and Jhang, but hours faster, which is why every operator on this route uses it.

Bus, train or flight

Rawalpindi to Multan bus vs train vs flight

Multan has both a railway station and an airport, but only the bus keeps the trip to a working day.

01Recommended

Bus

Rs 2,500to Rs 4,400 Gold

Journey time
6h to 7h
Frequency
Every 1 to 2 hours
Arrives
Vehari Chowk area

Motorway all the way, frequent and far quicker than the railway.

Best all round.

02Slower

Train

Rs 2,000and up, economy

Journey time
10h or more
Frequency
A few daily
Arrives
Multan Cantt

Mehr Express runs from Rawalpindi via Mianwali, and mainline trains go via Lahore. Both take far longer than the coach.

Only if you prefer rail.

03Fastest

Flight

Rs 15,000and up, one way

Flight time
About 1h 15m
Frequency
Limited
Departs
Islamabad airport

Saves hours in the air, but schedules are thin and the airport is a long way from Rawalpindi.

Only if time is tight.

Cheapest way to travel from Rawalpindi to Multan

Silk Line economy at around Rs 2,500. The train can come in cheaper in economy, but at ten hours or more it only makes sense if the schedule suits you. For most travellers the Rs 3,990 Faisal Movers business seat is the better buy on a six and a half hour trip.


Common questions

Rawalpindi to Multan bus FAQs

What is the Rawalpindi to Multan bus ticket price?

About Rs 2,500 for Silk Line economy, Rs 3,350 for Faisal Movers executive, Rs 3,500 for Daewoo Luxury, Rs 3,990 for Faisal Movers business and Rs 4,400 for Daewoo Gold Class.

How long does the Rawalpindi to Multan bus take?

Six to seven hours for roughly 560 km on the M-2 and M-4 motorways, with one main rest stop at Bhera.

Can I get off at Khanewal or Toba Tek Singh?

Many operators set down at Khanewal and some at Toba Tek Singh or Gojra. Confirm your stop when booking, as a few premium services run straight through to Multan.

Where does the bus arrive in Multan?

Faisal Movers uses its terminal at Vehari Chowk beside the General Bus Stand. Daewoo Express uses its own terminal on Khanewal Road.

Is there a sleeper bus from Rawalpindi to Multan?

No. At six to seven hours the journey is too short for berths. For the most comfort, choose a 2+1 layout with Faisal Movers business or Daewoo Gold Class.

Is there a train from Rawalpindi to Multan?

Yes, but it is slow. Mehr Express runs via Mianwali and mainline trains go via Lahore, both taking ten hours or more.

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