Lahore to Wana Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
Wana, the headquarters of South Waziristan in the hills west of Tank, is about 589 km from Lahore. The trip is a Dera Ismail Khan coach and a regional coach or van by way of Tank, about four hours more, through several checkpoints.
To Dera Ismail Khan Rs 2,040 then onward at the stand
Quick Fare Check: Lahore to Wana starts with New Khan to Dera Ismail Khan at Rs 2,040; the onward fare to Wana is paid at the stand. Allow about eleven and a half hours in all.
Lahore to Wana bus fare by operator
Lahore to Wana bus fares are two tickets, since no coach runs through: a coach west across the Thal to Dera Ismail Khan, then the Wana local coach from Dera Ismail Khan.
| 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 Wana | |
| 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 Wana | |
| 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 Wana | |
| Regional coaches and vans | Coach or van | Leg 2: Dera Ismail Khan to Wana, 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 Wana route map
Fares to Dera Ismail Khan
- New KhanRs 2,040
- Niazi ExpressRs 2,400
- Daewoo ExpressRs 2,460
Lahore to Wana bus timings
For Lahore to Wana, time the first coach so you reach Dera Ismail Khan with an hour in hand before the Wana local coach.
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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 Wana
Dawn to dusk
Regional coaches and vans pull out of Dera Ismail Khan for Wana whenever they fill, from first light until early evening; the ride takes about four hours.
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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 Wana bus online booking
Lahore to Wana bus online booking works leg by leg: reserve the Dera Ismail Khan coach first, then the Wana 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 Wana?
The best way from Lahore to Wana is an early coach to Dera Ismail Khan and the Wana local coach 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 Wana local coach from the stand.
Before you book a Lahore to Wana bus
Three things help on the Lahore to Wana trip.
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Checkpoints
Expect security checks on the road from Tank; carry your original CNIC.
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Check first
Access to South Waziristan can change at short notice, so ask in Dera Ismail Khan before you continue.
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Tank
See Lahore to Tank for the town on the way.
Lahore to Wana bus FAQs
What is the Lahore to Wana bus fare?
About Rs 2,040 with New Khan to Dera Ismail Khan, plus the Wana fare, paid at the stand.
Is there a direct bus from Lahore to Wana?
No. Change at Dera Ismail Khan for the Wana local coach.
How long does Lahore to Wana take?
About eleven 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 Wana?
Regional coaches and vans run the Dera Ismail Khan to Wana leg.
How far is Wana from Dera Ismail Khan?
Wana is about 160 km from Dera Ismail Khan by way of Tank, about four hours by regional coach or van.
Book Lahore to Wana bus tickets for your date
Book your coach to Dera Ismail Khan and the Wana leg, then pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card.
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