Rawalpindi to Sargodha Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Timing
The Rawalpindi to Sargodha ticket price starts at about Rs 1,150 and reaches Rs 1,650 for Daewoo Express. Coaches run down the M-2 and leave it in the middle of the Punjab plain, a three and a half hour trip that often calls at Bhalwal on the way.
Short answer: Rawalpindi to Sargodha costs about Rs 1,150 to Rs 1,650 and takes three and a half to four hours. Coaches take the M-2 past Kallar Kahar and Bhera, then leave the motorway for Bhalwal and Sargodha. Daewoo has terminals in both Bhalwal and Sargodha Cantt, so book the one nearest your address.
Rawalpindi to Sargodha ticket price by operator
Three fares on a mid length route with its own local specialist.
| Bus operator | Class | Boards in Rawalpindi | Journey time | Ticket price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regional coaches | Standard, air conditioned | Pir Wadhai general stand | 4h | Rs 1,150 |
| Islamabad Express | Yutong, 2+2 | Twin cities counter, confirm on booking | 3h 45m | Rs 1,400 |
| Daewoo Express | Luxury, 2+2 | Own terminal, 26 Number Chungi | 3h 30m | Rs 1,650 |
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 local operator worth knowing
Islamabad Express runs modern Yutong coaches between the twin cities and Sargodha, Salam and Bhalwal. It sits neatly between the regional coaches and Daewoo on fare.
Daewoo is the most punctual option and the only one with a proper terminal at both ends, with separate stops in Bhalwal and Sargodha Cantt.
Bhalwal, Salam or Sargodha
Sargodha coaches serve a whole district, not just the city, and where you step off decides which service to book.
Salam and Bhalwal
- Where
- Off the M-2 at Salam, then through Bhalwal on the way to Sargodha.
- Operators
- Daewoo has a Bhalwal terminal near the General Bus Stand; Islamabad Express serves Salam and Bhalwal.
Sargodha Cantt
- Where
- Main College Road, near the Wagon Stand.
- Good for
- The cantonment, the air base side of the city and the university area.
Sargodha city
- Where
- The general bus stand side of the city.
- Good for
- The old city, the fruit markets and onward vans to smaller towns.
How to choose
Going to Bhalwal, pick a service that lists it, such as Daewoo or Islamabad Express. Going to Sargodha Cantt, Daewoo finishes closest. For the old city, a regional coach to the general stand is usually simplest.
Which is the best bus service from Rawalpindi to Sargodha
A short list, with a clear choice depending on where you are going.
Regional coaches
The lowest fare from Pir Wadhai, finishing on the city side of Sargodha.
From Rs 1,150Islamabad Express
Modern Yutong coaches that serve Salam, Bhalwal and Sargodha.
From Rs 1,400Daewoo Express
Fixed timetable and its own terminals in Bhalwal and Sargodha Cantt.
From Rs 1,650Our verdict
Take Islamabad Express at Rs 1,400 for most trips, and Daewoo at Rs 1,650 for the cantonment or a fixed arrival time.
Rawalpindi to Sargodha bus timings
Departures run from early morning to evening, with fewer late options than the busier Punjab routes.
Early morning
6:00 AM to 9:00 AMReach Sargodha before midday. Popular with students and government staff.
Daytime
10:00 AM to 2:00 PMEasy seats and a quick motorway run.
Evening
3:00 PM to 7:00 PMBusiest on Thursdays and Fridays. Book ahead.
Late
After 8:00 PMLimited departures. Confirm the last coach before setting out.
The motorway half is predictable
The M-2 section to Salam runs to time. Most of the variation comes after the motorway, through Bhalwal and into Sargodha, especially in the kinnow harvest season when fruit lorries crowd the local roads.
Rawalpindi and Sargodha terminals
Daewoo has terminals in both Bhalwal and Sargodha; other services stop near the general stands.
Rawalpindi
- Daewoo Express
- Own terminal near Jhangi Syedan, 26 Number Chungi, Peshawar Road.
- Pir Wadhai general stand
- Regional coaches to Sargodha and Bhalwal.
- Islamabad Express
- Twin cities counter. Confirm the boarding point when booking.
Sargodha district
- Daewoo Sargodha
- Plot No. 149 and 150, Main College Road, Wagon Stand, Chak No. 47 NB, Sargodha Cantt.
- Daewoo Bhalwal
- Near the General Bus Stand, Chak No. 8 North, Bhalwal City Road.
- General bus stands
- Regional coaches finish near the Sargodha and Bhalwal stands.
The road from Rawalpindi to Sargodha
South on the M-2 over the Salt Range, then east off the motorway into the Sargodha plain.
- RawalpindiDeparture, km 0.
- Kallar KaharSalt Range descent, km 125.
- Bhera service areaRest stop, km 195.
- Salam interchangeOff the M-2, km 210.
- BhalwalDaewoo stop, km 230.
- SargodhaArrival about three and a half hours later, km 255.
Citrus country
Sargodha is the centre of Pakistan’s kinnow growing region. From December to March the roads between the motorway and the city are busy with fruit traffic, which can add time to the final stretch.
Rawalpindi to Sargodha bus vs car
There is no practical train or flight on this route, so the choice is between a coach and a car.
Bus
Rs 1,150to Rs 1,650
Fast on the M-2, with stops across the district.
Best for most.
Private car
Rs 9,000and up, one way
Useful for reaching villages away from the coach stops.
Only split between four.
Cheapest way to travel from Rawalpindi to Sargodha
A regional coach from Pir Wadhai at around Rs 1,150. For a little more, Islamabad Express gives a newer coach and stops at Salam and Bhalwal on the way.
Rawalpindi to Sargodha bus FAQs
What is the Rawalpindi to Sargodha bus ticket price?
About Rs 1,150 on a regional coach, Rs 1,400 with Islamabad Express and Rs 1,650 with Daewoo Express.
How long does the bus from Rawalpindi to Sargodha take?
Three and a half to four hours for about 255 km via the M-2.
Does the Sargodha bus stop at Bhalwal?
Many do. Daewoo has a terminal in Bhalwal, and Islamabad Express serves both Salam and Bhalwal.
Where is the Daewoo terminal in Sargodha?
On Main College Road near the Wagon Stand, Chak No. 47 NB, Sargodha Cantt.
Is there a train from Rawalpindi to Sargodha?
There is no practical direct train for this trip. The motorway coach is much quicker.
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