Jhang to Batkhela Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
Jhang to Batkhela, at the foot of the Malakand pass, is about 575 km: a twin cities coach, then any Swat coach with a set-down, since they all pass through. Allow about nine and a half hours.
To Rawalpindi Rs 1,700 then the onward coach
Quick Fare Check: Jhang to Batkhela starts with Shalimar Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,700; the onward fare to Batkhela is confirmed at booking. Allow about nine and a half hours in all.
Jhang to Batkhela bus fare by operator
Jhang to Batkhela bus fares are two tickets, since no coach runs through: a coach north-east by Faisalabad and the M-4 and M-2 to the twin cities, then the Batkhela coach from Rawalpindi.
| Bus operator | Class | Route | Journey time | Ticket price | Booking |
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| Shalimar Express | Standard | Leg 1: to Rawalpindi, 6 am | Rs 1,700 | Book now Shalimar Express Standard, Jhang to Batkhela | |
| Daewoo Express | Luxury AC | Leg 1: to Rawalpindi, 10 am, noon, 2:30, 5 or 11 pm | Rs 2,360 | Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Jhang to Batkhela | |
| Swat Coach | Standard | Leg 2: twin cities to Mingora; ask for Batkhela | At booking | Book now Swat Coach Standard, Jhang to Batkhela | |
| Motorway Express | Luxury coaster | Leg 2: G-8 Markaz to Mingora; ask for Batkhela | At booking | Book now Motorway Express Luxury coaster, Jhang to Batkhela | |
| Faisal Movers | Executive AC | Leg 2: Chungi 26 or Faizabad to Mingora; ask for Batkhela | At booking | Book now Faisal Movers Executive, Jhang to Batkhela |
Indicative one-way prices for one adult seat on each leg; the live fare confirms at checkout.
Jhang to Batkhela route map
Fares to Rawalpindi
- Shalimar ExpressRs 1,700
- Daewoo ExpressRs 2,360
Jhang to Batkhela bus timings
Jhang to Batkhela bus timings are set by the Rawalpindi departures, so plan the first coach around them.
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To the twin cities
6 am to 11 pm
Shalimar Express leaves at 6 am and Daewoo Express at 10 am, noon, 2:30, 5 and 11 pm; about five hours by the motorways.
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Swat coaches
Morning to evening
Swat coaches leave the twin cities from about 6 am to 8 pm and reach Batkhela in about four hours.
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The change
Allow an hour
Coaches for the north leave from Pirwadhai and Faizabad, so allow 30 to 45 minutes across Rawalpindi from where the Jhang coaches set down.
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Winter
Check the road
Snow and landslides can close the mountain roads between December and March, so check before you set off.
Jhang to Batkhela bus online booking
Book both legs of the Jhang to Batkhela trip together, so the Rawalpindi coach arrives in good time for the Batkhela departure.
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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 Jhang to Batkhela?
The best way from Jhang to Batkhela is an early coach to Rawalpindi and the Batkhela coach the same day.
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Swat Coach
Runs to Batkhela
Runs from Rawalpindi; the fare is quoted at booking.
Fare at booking
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Faisal Movers
More comfort
Executive seats from Rawalpindi; fare at booking.
Fare at booking
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Shalimar Express
Cheapest first leg
About Rs 1,700 to Rawalpindi, at 6 am.
From Rs 1,700
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Daewoo Express
Most departures
About Rs 2,360 to Rawalpindi, at 10 am, noon, 2:30, 5 or 11 pm.
From Rs 2,360
Our pick
Take Shalimar Express to Rawalpindi for about Rs 1,700, then book the Batkhela coach that suits its arrival.
Before you book a Jhang to Batkhela bus
Before you set off from Jhang to Batkhela, three things are worth knowing.
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Malakand pass
The road climbs the pass just above Batkhela.
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Swat
See Jhang to Swat.
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Timergara
See Jhang to Timergara.
Jhang to Batkhela bus FAQs
What is the Jhang to Batkhela bus fare?
About Rs 1,700 with Shalimar Express to Rawalpindi, plus the Batkhela fare, confirmed at booking.
Is there a direct bus from Jhang to Batkhela?
No. Change at Rawalpindi for the Batkhela coach.
How long does Jhang to Batkhela take?
About nine and a half hours, including about four and a half hours to Rawalpindi and the wait between coaches.
Which buses run from Rawalpindi to Batkhela?
Swat Coach, Motorway Express and Faisal Movers run the Rawalpindi to Batkhela leg.
Will a Swat coach stop at Batkhela?
Ask when you book; it is on the way.
Book Jhang to Batkhela bus tickets for your date
Book your coach to Rawalpindi and the Batkhela leg, then pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card.
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