Lahore to Paharpur Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
Paharpur, north of Dera Ismail Khan on the Indus plain, is about 464 km from Lahore. The trip is a Dera Ismail Khan coach and a van 35 km north.
To Dera Ismail Khan Rs 2,040 then onward at the stand
Quick Fare Check: Lahore to Paharpur starts with New Khan to Dera Ismail Khan at Rs 2,040; the onward fare to Paharpur is paid at the stand. Allow about eight and a half hours in all.
Lahore to Paharpur bus fare by operator
Lahore to Paharpur bus fares add up two tickets: the run west across the Thal to Dera Ismail Khan and the Dera Ismail Khan to Paharpur 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 Paharpur | |
| 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 Paharpur | |
| 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 Paharpur | |
| Local vans | Van | Leg 2: Dera Ismail Khan to Paharpur, 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 Paharpur route map
Fares to Dera Ismail Khan
- New KhanRs 2,040
- Niazi ExpressRs 2,400
- Daewoo ExpressRs 2,460
Lahore to Paharpur bus timings
Lahore to Paharpur bus timings come down to reaching Dera Ismail Khan before the Paharpur departures.
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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 Paharpur
Dawn to dusk
Local vans pull out of Dera Ismail Khan for Paharpur whenever they fill, from first light until early evening; the ride takes about 45 minutes.
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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 Paharpur bus online booking
Lahore to Paharpur bus online booking covers the Dera Ismail Khan coach and the Paharpur seat; book both for the same day, with at least an hour between them.
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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 Paharpur?
The best way from Lahore to Paharpur is an early coach to Dera Ismail Khan and the Paharpur 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 Paharpur van from the stand.
Before you book a Lahore to Paharpur bus
Before you set off from Lahore to Paharpur, three things are worth knowing.
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New district
Paharpur has been made the headquarters of its own district, carved out of Dera Ismail Khan.
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Kulachi
For the town west of the city see Lahore to Kulachi.
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Dera Ismail Khan
Lahore to Paharpur bus FAQs
What is the Lahore to Paharpur bus fare?
About Rs 2,040 with New Khan to Dera Ismail Khan, plus the Paharpur fare, paid at the stand.
Is there a direct bus from Lahore to Paharpur?
No. Change at Dera Ismail Khan for the Paharpur van.
How long does Lahore to Paharpur take?
About eight and a half hours, including about seven hours to Dera Ismail Khan and the wait between coaches.
Which buses run from Dera Ismail Khan to Paharpur?
Local vans run the Dera Ismail Khan to Paharpur leg.
How far is Paharpur from Dera Ismail Khan?
Paharpur is about 35 km from Dera Ismail Khan, about 45 minutes by van.
Book Lahore to Paharpur bus tickets for your date
Book your coach to Dera Ismail Khan and the Paharpur leg, then pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card.
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