Faisalabad to Dera Ismail Khan Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
Dera Ismail Khan sits on the west bank of the Indus where Punjab gives way to southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, about 270 km from Faisalabad by way of Jhang and Bhakkar. Daewoo Express and Skyways both list it among their Faisalabad routes, crossing the river at Darya Khan.
Fares At booking two direct operators
Quick Fare Check: Faisalabad to Dera Ismail Khan is direct with Daewoo Express and Skyways, both of which quote their fares at booking, for a trip of five to six hours by way of Jhang and Bhakkar.
Faisalabad to Dera Ismail Khan bus fare by operator
Faisalabad to Dera Ismail Khan bus fares are quoted at booking by the two operators that run direct.
| Bus operator | Class | Route | Journey time | Ticket price | Booking |
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| Daewoo Express | Luxury AC | Direct; times at booking | At booking | Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Faisalabad to Dera Ismail Khan | |
| Skyways | Coach | Direct; times at booking | At booking | Book now Skyways Coach, Faisalabad to Dera Ismail Khan |
Neither operator publishes a separate Faisalabad to Dera Ismail Khan fare in the lists we checked; the live fare shows on the seat map at checkout.
Faisalabad to Dera Ismail Khan route map
Faisalabad to Dera Ismail Khan bus timings
Faisalabad to Dera Ismail Khan bus timings are not published online; both operators show departures when you book.
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Daytime
Recommended
A morning departure reaches Dera Ismail Khan by mid-afternoon.
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Check at booking
Both operators
Daewoo Express and Skyways show their departure times on the seat map.
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The Thal
Hot in summer
The road crosses the Thal desert; an air-conditioned seat helps from May to August.
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Onward
Bannu and Tank
Local coaches leave Dera Ismail Khan for Bannu, Tank and the Indus Highway towns.
Faisalabad to Dera Ismail Khan bus online booking
Faisalabad to Dera Ismail Khan bus online booking takes a few minutes: pick an operator, choose a seat and pay.
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Choose your coach
Pick an operator and class from the fare table above, and check where it boards and drops before you pay.
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Pick your seat
Choose a window or aisle seat on the seat map. Women are seated beside women or family members.
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Pay and board
Pay by JazzCash, Easypaisa or card and keep the e-ticket. Carry your CNIC and reach the terminal 30 minutes early.
Which is the best bus service from Faisalabad to Dera Ismail Khan?
The best bus service from Faisalabad to Dera Ismail Khan is the one whose departure gets you across the Indus in daylight.
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Daewoo Express
Air conditioned
Lists Dera Ismail Khan among its Faisalabad routes; fare at booking.
Fare at booking
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Skyways
Second option
Lists Dera Ismail Khan among its Faisalabad routes; fare at booking.
Fare at booking
Our pick
Compare Daewoo Express and Skyways for your date and book whichever leaves in the morning; arriving by mid-afternoon leaves time for onward connections to Bannu or Tank.
Before you book a Faisalabad to Dera Ismail Khan bus
Before you book a Faisalabad to Dera Ismail Khan bus, three things are worth knowing.
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Check the terminal
Daewoo Express uses its own terminal in Dera Ismail Khan; confirm where your coach arrives.
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Going on to Bannu
Bannu is about three hours north on the Indus Highway; see Faisalabad to Bannu.
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Carry your CNIC
There are checkpoints on the Indus bridge and into Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, so keep your original CNIC to hand.
Faisalabad to Dera Ismail Khan bus FAQs
What is the Faisalabad to Dera Ismail Khan bus fare?
Daewoo Express and Skyways quote their fares at booking; the live fare shows on the seat map.
How long does the bus take?
Five to six hours for about 270 km.
Which way does the bus go?
West through Jhang and Bhakkar, then over the Indus at Darya Khan.
Which operators run this route?
Daewoo Express and Skyways.
Can I go on to Bannu or Tank?
Yes, by local coach from Dera Ismail Khan.
Book Faisalabad to Dera Ismail Khan bus tickets for your date
Book your Dera Ismail Khan seat with Daewoo Express or Skyways, then pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card.
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