Jhang to Karak Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
Karak sits on the Indus Highway between Kohat and Bannu, about 635 km from Jhang by way of the twin cities and Kohat; a van covers the last stretch south. Allow about ten and a half hours.
To Rawalpindi Rs 1,700 then onward at the stand
Quick Fare Check: Jhang to Karak starts with Shalimar Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,700; the onward fare to Kohat is paid at the stand, then a local van to Karak. Allow about ten and a half hours in all.
Jhang to Karak bus fare by operator
No coach runs straight from Jhang to Karak, so the fare is the Rawalpindi leg plus the Kohat leg and a local van to Karak.
| 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 Karak | |
| 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 Karak | |
| Kohat coaches and vans | Coach or van | Leg 2: Pirwadhai to Kohat | At the stand | Tickets at the stand | |
| Local vans | Van | Leg 3: Kohat to Karak | Paid on board | Tickets at the stand |
Indicative one-way prices for one adult seat on each leg; the live fare confirms at checkout.
Jhang to Karak route map
Fares to Rawalpindi
- Shalimar ExpressRs 1,700
- Daewoo ExpressRs 2,360
Jhang to Karak bus timings
Jhang to Karak 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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Rawalpindi to Kohat
Through the day
Kohat coaches leave Pirwadhai when full; vans run on to Karak in about an hour and a half.
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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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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.
Jhang to Karak bus online booking
Book both legs of the Jhang to Karak trip together, so the Rawalpindi coach arrives in good time for the Kohat 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 Karak?
The best way from Jhang to Karak is an early coach to Rawalpindi and the Kohat coach or van the same day.
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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 the first Kohat coach or van from the stand.
Before you book a Jhang to Karak bus
Before you book a Jhang to Karak bus, check these three things.
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Indus Highway
Karak is on the N-55 between Kohat and Bannu.
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Bannu side
Bannu is closer by Dera Ismail Khan; see Jhang to Bannu.
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Kohat
See Jhang to Kohat.
Jhang to Karak bus FAQs
What is the Jhang to Karak bus fare?
About Rs 1,700 with Shalimar Express to Rawalpindi, plus the Kohat fare, paid at the stand.
Is there a direct bus from Jhang to Karak?
No. Change at Rawalpindi and again at Kohat for the Kohat coach or van.
How long does Jhang to Karak take?
About ten and a half hours, including about four and a half hours to Rawalpindi and the wait between coaches.
Which buses run from Rawalpindi to Kohat?
Kohat coaches and vans run the Rawalpindi to Kohat leg.
How long is the Kohat to Karak van?
About an hour and a half.
Book Jhang to Karak bus tickets for your date
Book your coach to Rawalpindi and the Kohat leg, then pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card.
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