Lahore to Kulachi Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
Kulachi, a Dera Ismail Khan district town west of the city towards the Sulaiman foothills, is about 479 km from Lahore. The trip is a New Khan, Niazi Express or Daewoo Express coach to Dera Ismail Khan and a van 50 km west.
To Dera Ismail Khan Rs 2,040 then onward at the stand
Quick Fare Check: Lahore to Kulachi starts with New Khan to Dera Ismail Khan at Rs 2,040; the onward fare to Kulachi is paid at the stand. Allow about nine hours in all.
Lahore to Kulachi bus fare by operator
Lahore to Kulachi bus fares add up two tickets: the run west across the Thal to Dera Ismail Khan and the Dera Ismail Khan to Kulachi van.
| Bus operator | Class | Route | Journey time | Ticket price | Booking |
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| New Khan | Coach AC | Leg 1: to Dera Ismail Khan, 11 am, 2 or 10 pm | Rs 2,040 | Book now New Khan Coach, Lahore to Kulachi | |
| Niazi Express | Coach AC | Leg 1: to Dera Ismail Khan, 10:30 am, noon, 2 or 11:30 pm | Rs 2,400 | Book now Niazi Express Coach, Lahore to Kulachi | |
| Daewoo Express | Luxury AC | Leg 1: to Dera Ismail Khan, 9 am, 2:30, 9:30 or 11:30 pm | Rs 2,460 | Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Lahore to Kulachi | |
| Local vans | Van | Leg 2: Dera Ismail Khan to Kulachi, through the day | Paid on board | Tickets at the stand |
Indicative one-way prices for one adult seat on each leg; the live fare confirms at checkout.
Lahore to Kulachi route map
Fares to Dera Ismail Khan
- New KhanRs 2,040
- Niazi ExpressRs 2,400
- Daewoo ExpressRs 2,460
Lahore to Kulachi bus timings
Lahore to Kulachi bus timings are set by the Dera Ismail Khan departures, so plan the first coach around them.
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To Dera Ismail Khan
9 am to 11:30 pm
New Khan, Niazi Express and Daewoo Express leave Lahore for Dera Ismail Khan between 9 am and 11:30 pm; about seven hours.
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Dera Ismail Khan to Kulachi
Dawn to dusk
Local vans pull out of Dera Ismail Khan for Kulachi whenever they fill, from first light until early evening; the ride takes about an hour and a quarter.
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The change
Allow an hour
Dera Ismail Khan’s vans for Kulachi, Paharpur, Tank and Wana leave from the general bus stand.
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Fog and Eid
Plan ahead
Winter fog slows the GT Road and the motorway in December and January, and seats sell out before both Eids.
Lahore to Kulachi bus online booking
Lahore to Kulachi bus online booking works leg by leg: reserve the Dera Ismail Khan coach first, then the Kulachi seat that suits its arrival.
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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 Lahore to Kulachi?
The best way from Lahore to Kulachi is an early coach to Dera Ismail Khan and the Kulachi van the same day.
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New Khan
Cheapest first leg
About Rs 2,040 to Dera Ismail Khan, at 11 am, 2 or 10 pm.
From Rs 2,040
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Daewoo Express
Most departures
About Rs 2,460 to Dera Ismail Khan, at 9 am, 2:30, 9:30 or 11:30 pm.
From Rs 2,460
Our pick
Take New Khan to Dera Ismail Khan for about Rs 2,040, then the first Kulachi van from the stand.
Before you book a Lahore to Kulachi bus
Before you set off from Lahore to Kulachi, three things are worth knowing.
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Sulaiman foothills
Kulachi lies on the plain below the Sulaiman range, west of the Indus.
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Paharpur
For the town north of the city see Lahore to Paharpur.
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Dera Ismail Khan
See Lahore to Dera Ismail Khan for the coach times.
Lahore to Kulachi bus FAQs
What is the Lahore to Kulachi bus fare?
About Rs 2,040 with New Khan to Dera Ismail Khan, plus the Kulachi fare, paid at the stand.
Is there a direct bus from Lahore to Kulachi?
No. Change at Dera Ismail Khan for the Kulachi van.
How long does Lahore to Kulachi take?
About nine hours, including about seven hours to Dera Ismail Khan and the wait between coaches.
Which buses run from Dera Ismail Khan to Kulachi?
Local vans run the Dera Ismail Khan to Kulachi leg.
How far is Kulachi from Dera Ismail Khan?
Kulachi is about 50 km from Dera Ismail Khan, about an hour and a quarter by van.
Book Lahore to Kulachi bus tickets for your date
Book your coach to Dera Ismail Khan and the Kulachi leg, then pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card.
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