Sadiqabad to Kot Diji Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
Kot Diji, in Khairpur district, is known for the Talpur era fort that stands on a ridge above the town and for the ancient mound nearby that gave its name to a pre-Indus culture. Its taluka counted about 385,000 people in 2023.
Short answer: Sadiqabad to Kot Diji costs about Rs 1,600 and takes roughly three and a half hours on any Karachi bound coach with a Kot Diji set down. The fort is a short rickshaw ride from the highway, and best visited in the morning.
Sadiqabad to Kot Diji ticket price by operator
What each operator charges from Sadiqabad to Kot Diji, and where you board.
| Bus operator | Class | Boards in Sadiqabad | Journey time | Ticket price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karachi coach, Kot Diji set down | One coach, for Kot Diji | New General Bus Stand | About 3h 30m | About Rs 1,600 |
| Manthar or Royal Movers, Kot Diji set down | One coach, for Kot Diji | GT Road terminal | About 3h 30m | About Rs 1,700 |
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.
Fort above the highway
Kot Diji is directly on the National Highway, so no change is needed from Sadiqabad.
The fort’s walls run along a limestone ridge above the town and are visible from the road.
Fort and ancient mound
Two reasons to stop.
Kot Diji Fort
- What
- Talpur fort on a ridge.
- Tip
- Climb early in the day.
Kot Diji mound
- What
- Pre-Indus archaeological site.
- Tip
- Ask locally for access.
Khairpur
- Where
- City to the north.
- Tip
- See our Khairpur page.
How to choose
Any <strong>Karachi coach</strong> with a Kot Diji set down.
Which is the best bus from Sadiqabad to Kot Diji
Three options for three different priorities.
Faisal Movers
Set down on the N-5 to reach Kot Diji.
About Rs 1,600Royal Movers
Set down on the N-5 to reach Kot Diji.
About Rs 1,700Khairpur
Date city to the north to reach Kot Diji.
Pay locallyOur verdict
Any <strong>Karachi coach</strong>.
Sadiqabad to Kot Diji bus timings
Morning arrivals suit the fort.
Early coach
6:00 AM to 8:00 AMKot Diji mid morning, heading for Kot Diji.
Midday
10:00 AM to 1:00 PMAfternoon arrival, heading for Kot Diji.
Summer
May to AugustVery hot on the ridge, heading for Kot Diji.
Winter
November to FebruaryBest for climbing, heading for Kot Diji.
Older than the fort
The mound at Kot Diji gives its name to a culture that predates the Indus cities.
Sadiqabad and Kot Diji terminals
Where to board in Sadiqabad and where you arrive in Kot Diji.
Sadiqabad
- Faisal Movers
- New General Bus Stand, beside the Moon Cheema filling station on KLP Road.
- Royal Movers
- Main GT Road, next door to the Waraich Express terminal.
Kot Diji
- N-5
- Kot Diji set down for Kot Diji.
- Town
- Rickshaws to the fort for Kot Diji.
- Onward
- Khairpur for Kot Diji.
The road from Sadiqabad to Kot Diji
South west down the National Highway.
- SadiqabadDeparture, km 0 on the way to Kot Diji.
- Sukkurkm 170 on the way to Kot Diji.
- Khairpurkm 200 on the way to Kot Diji.
- Kot DijiArrival about three and a half hours after departure, km 215.
Limestone ridge
The fort’s walls follow the ridge that rises abruptly beside the highway.
Sadiqabad to Kot Diji bus options compared
How the realistic options compare on this route.
Bus
Rs 1,600about, one coach
Down the N-5 via Sukkur.
Best for most.
Manthar or Royal Movers, Kot Diji set down
About Rs 1,700one coach
Manthar or Royal Movers, Kot Diji set down reaches Kot Diji in 3h 30m, boarding at GT Road terminal.
Middle option for Kot Diji at About Rs 1,700.
Cheapest way to travel from Sadiqabad to Kot Diji
About Rs 1,600 on a Karachi coach.
Sadiqabad to Kot Diji bus FAQs
What is the Sadiqabad to Kot Diji bus ticket price?
Fares start at about Rs 1,600 with Karachi coach, Kot Diji set down. Manthar or Royal Movers, Kot Diji set down is about Rs 1,700. Prices change with class, season and fuel adjustments, so check the live fare before paying.
How long does the bus from Sadiqabad to Kot Diji take?
About three and a half hours for roughly 215 km down the n-5 via sukkur.
What is Kot Diji known for?
Its Talpur fort and the ancient mound nearby.
Do Karachi coaches stop at Kot Diji?
They pass through on the N-5; ask for the set down.
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