Faisalabad to Islamabad Bus Ticket Price, Timings and Online Booking
The Faisalabad to Islamabad ticket price starts at about Rs 1,100 and reaches Rs 2,600 in the premium classes. The journey runs roughly 330 km on the M-3 and M-2 motorways in four to five hours, on a corridor with departures throughout the day.
Faisalabad to Islamabad bus ticket price: fares run from about Rs 1,100 in standard seating to Rs 2,600 for Daewoo Business. The journey takes four to five hours over roughly 330 km, entirely on motorway, which makes timings unusually predictable.
Faisalabad to Islamabad ticket price by operator and class
Faisalabad is a major industrial city with heavy business traffic to the capital, which means frequent departures and genuine competition across the fare range.
| Operator | Class | Journey time | Ticket price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bashir Sons | Standard | 5h 00m | Rs 1,100 |
| Niazi Express | Standard | 4h 45m | Rs 1,250 |
| Bashir Sons | Executive | 4h 30m | Rs 1,550 |
| Kohistan Express | Business | 4h 15m | Rs 1,750 |
| Skyways | Executive | 4h 30m | Rs 1,850 |
| Faisal Movers | Business | 4h 15m | Rs 2,150 |
| Road Master | President Cruise 2+1 | 4h 15m | Rs 2,400 |
| Daewoo Express | Business | 4h 00m | Rs 2,600 |
Fares are indicative published prices and vary with class, fuel adjustments and peak demand. Your live, confirmed fare appears on the seat map before payment.
A four hour journey rarely justifies the top fare
Daewoo Business at Rs 2,600 is more than double Bashir Sons Standard at Rs 1,100, for a journey of about four hours on good motorway. On an overnight run that gap would be easy to justify; on a daytime hop it is harder. The Executive and Business tiers around Rs 1,550 to Rs 1,850 are where most people land on this corridor, and sensibly so.
Which operator suits your journey
Four hours on motorway is short enough that comfort differences are modest. The deciding factors are usually terminal location and departure time.
Bashir Sons at Rs 1,100
The Faisalabad local operator, with its main terminal at Nadir Bus Terminal in Jinnah Colony. Its entire fleet is air conditioned across both Standard and Executive classes.
Kohistan Express at Rs 1,750
Business class on a four and a quarter hour run, motorway routed. Faisalabad has a dedicated Kohistan terminal, and the operator has its own UAN on 041-111-776-444.
Road Master at Rs 2,400
President Cruise 2+1 seating, three seats per row. On a daytime business journey where you may want to work, the single seat is the most useful upgrade on offer.
The Faisalabad terminal question
Bashir Sons and Kohistan Express both have established Faisalabad terminals, which matters if you are starting from within the city. The national operators run from their own terminals that may be less convenient depending on where you are. On a four hour journey, twenty minutes of cross city travel at the start is a real part of the total.
Faisalabad to Islamabad bus timings
This is a business corridor, so departures cluster around the start and end of the working day, with regular services through the middle.
Early morning
5:00 AM to 8:00 AMThe business block, arriving in Islamabad mid morning in time for meetings.
Midday
10:00 AM to 3:00 PMRegular departures through the day, generally the quietest and easiest to book at short notice.
Evening
4:00 PM to 9:00 PMThe return commute block plus services for people travelling to stay overnight.
Booking
1 dayUsually enough given the frequency. Book earlier for early morning business departures and around Eid.
Because the whole journey is motorway, arrival times on this corridor are more reliable than on GT Road routes. If you have a fixed appointment in Islamabad, an early morning departure is a reasonable bet in a way that the same plan on a mountain route would not be.
Faisalabad and Islamabad terminals
Faisalabad has several operator terminals scattered across the city, and the twin cities end has the usual spread between Pirwadhai, Faizabad and private terminals.
Nadir Terminal and Kohistan Terminal
Bashir Sons boards at Nadir Bus Terminal, Jinnah Colony. Kohistan Express has a dedicated Faisalabad terminal. Daewoo and Faisal Movers run their own separate terminals.
Check the address before setting out across the city.
Faizabad, Pirwadhai and private terminals
Faizabad is convenient for both cities. Kohistan Express boards at 26 Number near Motorway Chowk in Islamabad. Niazi Express uses G-9 Markaz on Mangla Road.
Faizabad is usually the easiest for onward transport.
What the journey is like
- Roughly 330 km entirely on motorway, the M-3 north from Faisalabad joining the M-2 toward Islamabad.
- Four to five hours, with the faster services making no intermediate stops.
- One refreshment stop is typical, at a motorway service area rather than a town.
- No sleeper on this route, and none needed at four hours.
- City entry at the Islamabad end is the least predictable part, particularly in the evening peak.
The Lahore alternative
Faisalabad sits close to Lahore, and some travellers find it easier to reach the capital via Lahore where frequency is higher still. On a direct comparison the Faisalabad to Islamabad services win on time, since going via Lahore adds a leg. Direct is almost always the better choice on this corridor.
Faisalabad to Islamabad bus FAQs
What is the Faisalabad to Islamabad bus ticket price?
Fares start around Rs 1,100 with Bashir Sons in standard seating, run about Rs 1,750 for Kohistan Express Business, and reach Rs 2,600 for Daewoo Express Business. Road Master President Cruise 2+1 sits at around Rs 2,400.
How long is the Faisalabad to Islamabad bus journey?
Four to five hours for roughly 330 km, entirely on the M-3 and M-2 motorways. Because it is motorway throughout, arrival times are more reliable on this corridor than on GT Road routes.
Which is the cheapest bus from Faisalabad to Islamabad?
Bashir Sons at around Rs 1,100 in standard seating. It is the Faisalabad local operator and its entire fleet is air conditioned, which is not universal at that fare level. Its terminal is at Nadir Bus Terminal, Jinnah Colony.
Is there 2+1 seating on this route?
Yes, Road Master President Cruise at around Rs 2,400 uses 2+1 seating with three seats per row. On a daytime business journey where you may want to work, that single seat is the most useful upgrade available.
What time do buses leave Faisalabad for Islamabad?
Departures run throughout the day, clustering between 5:00 AM and 8:00 AM for business travellers and again from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Midday services are usually the easiest to book at short notice.
Where do buses arrive in Islamabad?
It varies by operator. Faizabad is convenient for both Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Kohistan Express boards at 26 Number near Motorway Chowk, and Niazi Express at G-9 Markaz on Mangla Road. Check the address on your ticket.
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