Rawalpindi to Umerkot Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Timing
The Rawalpindi to Umerkot ticket price starts at about Rs 5,900 and reaches Rs 6,100. Umerkot stands where the irrigated plain meets the Thar desert, and is remembered as the birthplace of the Mughal emperor Akbar.
Short answer: Rawalpindi to Umerkot costs about Rs 5,900 to Rs 6,100 and takes twenty to twenty two hours. Travel to Hyderabad or Mirpur Khas on a long distance coach, then continue east by local transport. From Umerkot, roads lead into the Thar towards Mithi and Nagarparkar.
Rawalpindi to Umerkot ticket price by operator
The main ways to Umerkot, with the Rawalpindi boarding point beside each fare.
| Bus operator | Class | Boards in Rawalpindi | Journey time | Ticket price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad coach, then local | Two stages | Pir Wadhai | 21h | Rs 5,900 |
| Mirpur Khas coach, then local | Two stages | Pir Wadhai general stand | 21h | Rs 6,100 |
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.
Two changes south
Every practical route changes at Hyderabad or Mirpur Khas.
Desert roads beyond Umerkot are best travelled in daylight.
Umerkot and the Thar
The desert starts here.
Umerkot Fort
- What
- The fort linked with Akbar’s birth.
- Tip
- In the town.
Mithi
- Where
- Deeper into Thar.
- Tip
- Local transport.
Monsoon Thar
- When
- July to September.
- Tip
- The desert turns green.
How to choose
Change at Mirpur Khas and travel the last stretch in daylight.
Which is the best way to travel from Rawalpindi to Umerkot
Connections through Sindh.
Via Hyderabad
Coach then local.
From Rs 5,900Via Mirpur Khas
Coach then local.
From Rs 6,100Private car
For Thar trips.
From Rs 46,000Our verdict
Travel via Mirpur Khas for the shortest final leg.
Rawalpindi to Umerkot bus timings
Evening departures connect overnight.
Afternoon
12:00 PM to 4:00 PMArrive Hyderabad next morning.
Evening
5:00 PM to 9:00 PMArrive next afternoon.
Monsoon
July to SeptemberThar is green and popular.
Summer
May and JuneVery hot before the rains.
Where the desert begins
East of Umerkot the metalled road gives way to sandy tracks in places, so plan onward travel carefully.
Rawalpindi and Umerkot terminals
Local transport finishes in Umerkot.
Rawalpindi
- Pir Wadhai general stand
- Coasters, vans and regional coaches.
- Faisal Movers
- Pir Wadhai (Crystal Lines terminal), Faizabad (Al Makkah terminal) and Motorway Chowk, 26 Number.
- Kainat Travels
- Pir Wadhai, for the Sindh corridor.
Umerkot
- Town stand
- Local transport finishes here.
- Umerkot Fort
- In the town.
- Onward
- Mithi and Nagarparkar.
The road from Rawalpindi to Umerkot
To Hyderabad, then east past Mirpur Khas.
- RawalpindiDeparture, km 0.
- Sukkurkm 960.
- Hyderabadkm 1,300.
- Mirpur Khaskm 1,360.
- UmerkotArrival twenty to twenty two hours later, km 1,420.
Akbar’s birthplace
Umerkot is remembered as the place where the Mughal emperor Akbar was born in 1542, while his father Humayun was in exile.
Rawalpindi to Umerkot bus vs car
Road travel is the practical option for most travellers.
Bus
Rs 5,900to Rs 6,100
Connections through Sindh.
The practical default.
Private car
Rs 46,000and up, one way
Best for Thar sightseeing.
For Thar trips.
Cheapest way to travel from Rawalpindi to Umerkot
A Hyderabad coach and local transport, around Rs 5,900.
Rawalpindi to Umerkot bus FAQs
What does the bus from Rawalpindi to Umerkot cost?
Expect roughly Rs 5,900 with Hyderabad coach, then local, Rs 6,100 with Mirpur Khas coach, then local.
How long does it take from Rawalpindi to Umerkot?
Twenty to twenty two hours, covering roughly 1420 km (hyderabad and Mirpur Khas).
How do I get to Umerkot?
Travel to Hyderabad or Mirpur Khas, then east by local transport.
Why is Umerkot famous?
It is remembered as the birthplace of Emperor Akbar.
When is Thar at its best?
During and after the monsoon, when the desert turns green.
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