Sadiqabad to Karak Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
Karak lies on the Indus Highway between Kohat and Bannu, in a district of about 816,000 people known for its oil and gas fields. It can be approached from the south through D.I. Khan and Bannu, or from the north through Rawalpindi and Kohat.
Short answer: Sadiqabad to Karak is roughly a twelve hour trip costing about Rs 4,400, heading north through the Thal and D.I. Khan, then up the Indus Highway past Bannu. From the north, the motorway to Rawalpindi and a Kohat connection take a couple of hours longer. Keep to daytime travel on the Indus Highway.
Sadiqabad to Karak ticket price by operator
What each operator charges from Sadiqabad to Karak, and where you board.
| Bus operator | Class | Boards in Sadiqabad | Journey time | Ticket price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Via D.I. Khan and Bannu | Multi stage | Own terminal, GT Road | About 12h | About Rs 4,400 |
| Via Rawalpindi and Kohat | Two or three stages | KLP Road, Sabz Mandi | About 14h | About Rs 5,300 |
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.
Between Kohat and Bannu
Karak lies between Bannu and Kohat, so the southern approach takes you through Bannu first while the northern one comes down through the Kohat Tunnel.
Oil and gas company staff often travel with company transport; public coaches run along the Indus Highway through the day.
Karak’s two gateways
Bannu to the south, Kohat to the north.
From Bannu
- Distance
- Short run north.
- Tip
- After the D.I. Khan leg.
From Kohat
- Distance
- Through the hills south.
- Tip
- After a night coach to Rawalpindi.
Energy sites
- Tip
- Check company transport for field locations.
How to choose
Choose the <strong>gateway</strong> by where you start the day.
Which is the best bus from Sadiqabad to Karak
Three options for three different priorities.
Via Bannu
Thal, D.I. Khan, then north.
About Rs 4,400Via Kohat
Motorway, then south.
About Rs 5,300Company transport
If provided.
Check employerOur verdict
<strong>Southern route</strong> in daylight.
Sadiqabad to Karak bus timings
Daylight travel.
Dawn start
6:00 AMThal crossing by midday.
Bannu
AfternoonShort onward hop.
Kohat route
Overnight to RawalpindiThen south through the hills.
Guidance
Before setting outCheck current conditions.
Energy district
Karak’s oil and gas fields have made it one of the country’s important energy producing districts.
Sadiqabad and Karak terminals
Where to board in Sadiqabad and where you arrive in Karak.
Sadiqabad
- Waraich Express
- Its own terminal on the main road. Waraich is run by the Sadiqabad Transport Company.
- Daewoo Express
- KLP Road near Sabz Mandi, Tehsil Sadiqabad. Helpline 111-007-008.
Karak
- Coaches
- Karak on the Indus Highway.
- Onward
- Kohat or Bannu.
- Local
- Takht-e-Nasrati.
The road from Sadiqabad to Karak
North through the Thal and across the Indus.
- SadiqabadDeparture, km 0.
- D.I. Khankm 520.
- Bannukm 640.
- KarakArrival about twelve hours after departure, km 700.
Indus Highway
The Indus Highway links Karak to Kohat in the north and Bannu in the south.
Sadiqabad to Karak: bus or car
How the realistic options compare on this route.
Bus
Rs 4,400about, multi stage
Practical.
Best for most.
Private car
Rs 23,000and up, one way
With a local driver.
Groups only.
Cheapest way to travel from Sadiqabad to Karak
The southern route via Bannu, around Rs 4,400.
Sadiqabad to Karak bus FAQs
What is the Sadiqabad to Karak bus ticket price?
About Rs 4,400 via D.I. Khan and Bannu, or about Rs 5,300 via Rawalpindi and Kohat. Confirm on the day.
How long does the bus from Sadiqabad to Karak take?
About twelve to fourteen hours with changes for roughly 700 km via d.i. khan and bannu, or rawalpindi and kohat.
Is Karak closer to Bannu or Kohat?
It lies between them on the Indus Highway.
What should I check before travelling?
Current conditions in southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa; travel by day.
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