Sadiqabad to Arifwala Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
Arifwala, the second town of Pakpattan district, is a grain and cotton market at the far eastern end of the Multan–Vehari road. From Sadiqabad it makes for a full day’s travel, crossing the whole cotton belt of southern Punjab.
Short answer: Sadiqabad to Arifwala costs about Rs 2,900 and takes six and a half to seven and a half hours via Multan, Vehari and Burewala. The Pakpattan Express on the Lodhran–Raiwind branch serves Arifwala; check which trains connect from Sadiqabad.
Sadiqabad to Arifwala ticket price by operator
What each operator charges from Sadiqabad to Arifwala, and where you board.
| Bus operator | Class | Boards in Sadiqabad | Journey time | Ticket price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Via Multan | Faisal Movers, then onward | New General Bus Stand | 7h | About Rs 2,900 |
| Train | Branch line services | Sadiqabad station | About 8h | Check fare |
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.
The far end of the cotton belt
Arifwala’s coach links point towards Lahore and Sahiwal rather than the south, so from Sadiqabad you rely on the Multan to Vehari and Burewala corridor for the last leg.
Some travellers instead go north to Sahiwal and cut south to Arifwala; it is slightly longer but has more evening departures.
Two ways into Arifwala
From the west via Vehari, or from the north via Sahiwal.
From the west
- Route
- Multan, Vehari, Burewala.
- Good for
- Daytime travel.
From the north
- Route
- Multan, Sahiwal, then south.
- Good for
- Later departures.
Pakpattan
- Where
- About 30 km away.
- Tip
- Combine with the shrine of Baba Farid.
How to choose
Daytime: <strong>via Vehari</strong>. Late start: <strong>via Sahiwal</strong>.
Which is the best bus from Sadiqabad to Arifwala
Three options for three different priorities.
Via Vehari and Burewala
The shortest road route east from Multan.
About Rs 2,900Via Sahiwal
More evening departures.
About Rs 3,100Branch line train
Arifwala station on the Lodhran–Raiwind line.
Check fareOur verdict
Go <strong>via Vehari</strong> if you can leave early.
Sadiqabad to Arifwala bus timings
Long daytime trip.
Dawn
6:00 AM to 7:00 AMThe only realistic start via Vehari.
Multan
Late morningChange for the east.
Arrival
Late afternoonAbout seven hours in all.
Harvest
April and OctoberGrain markets busiest.
Grain market
Arifwala’s grain market is one of the largest in the district, busiest after the wheat and cotton harvests.
Sadiqabad and Arifwala terminals
Where to board in Sadiqabad and where you arrive in Arifwala.
Sadiqabad
- Faisal Movers
- New General Bus Stand, beside the Moon Cheema filling station on KLP Road.
- Sadiqabad railway station
- On the Karachi to Peshawar main line, a short rickshaw ride from both coach areas.
Arifwala
- From Multan
- Coaches via Vehari and Burewala.
- Rail
- Arifwala station.
- Onward
- Pakpattan.
The road from Sadiqabad to Arifwala
M-5 to Multan, then east.
- SadiqabadDeparture, km 0.
- MultanChange, km 280.
- Veharikm 360.
- Burewalakm 400.
- ArifwalaArrival about seven hours after departure, km 440.
Across the cotton belt
The trip crosses Rahim Yar Khan, Multan and Vehari districts before reaching Pakpattan district.
Sadiqabad to Arifwala: bus or train
How the realistic options compare on this route.
Bus
Rs 2,900about, two stages
Practical.
Best for most.
Train
Check fareeconomy and AC
Branch line trains serve Arifwala; check connections.
Check first.
Cheapest way to travel from Sadiqabad to Arifwala
Via Vehari and Burewala, about Rs 2,900.
Sadiqabad to Arifwala bus FAQs
What is the Sadiqabad to Arifwala bus ticket price?
About Rs 2,900 by coach via Multan. Confirm on the day.
How long does the bus from Sadiqabad to Arifwala take?
About six and a half to seven and a half hours for roughly 440 km via multan, vehari and burewala.
Can I go via Sahiwal instead?
Yes, from Multan north to Sahiwal and then south to Arifwala; slightly longer but with later departures.
Is Arifwala near Pakpattan?
Yes, about 30 km apart.
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