Jhang to Parachinar Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
Jhang to Parachinar in the Kurram valley is about 745 km, but the road beyond Thall has been shut for long spells. When it is open, take a twin cities coach, a Kohat coach and a Kurram coach or van; allow about 15 hours.
To Rawalpindi Rs 1,700 then onward at the stand
Quick Fare Check: Jhang to Parachinar starts with Shalimar Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,700; the onward fare to Kohat is paid at the stand, then a Kurram coach or van to Parachinar. Allow about 15 hours in all.
Jhang to Parachinar bus fare by operator
No coach runs straight from Jhang to Parachinar, so the fare is the Rawalpindi leg plus the Kohat leg and a Kurram coach or van to Parachinar.
| 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 Parachinar | |
| 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 Parachinar | |
| Kohat coaches and vans | Coach or van | Leg 2: Pirwadhai to Kohat | At the stand | Tickets at the stand | |
| Kurram coaches and vans | Coach or van | Leg 3: Kohat to Parachinar, via Hangu and Thall | 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 Parachinar route map
Fares to Rawalpindi
- Shalimar ExpressRs 1,700
- Daewoo ExpressRs 2,360
Jhang to Parachinar bus timings
Jhang to Parachinar 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; the Kurram road beyond Thall has opened only in daytime windows when open at all.
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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 Parachinar bus online booking
Book both legs of the Jhang to Parachinar 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 Parachinar?
The best way from Jhang to Parachinar 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 Parachinar bus
Three things help on the Jhang to Parachinar trip.
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Road status
Check before you set off; the Kurram road has been closed for long periods.
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Hangu
See Jhang to Hangu.
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Daylight
When open, the road beyond Thall runs in daytime windows only.
Jhang to Parachinar bus FAQs
What is the Jhang to Parachinar 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 Parachinar?
No. Change at Rawalpindi and again at Kohat for the Kohat coach or van.
How long does Jhang to Parachinar take?
About 15 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.
Is the road to Parachinar open?
Check locally before travelling.
Book Jhang to Parachinar 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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