Sahiwal to Chishtian Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
Chishtian, the shrine town south of the Sutlej, is closer to Sahiwal than the coach timetables suggest: a local bus or van to Arifwala, then a coach or van over the river. The 125 km take about three and a half hours; fares are paid on board.
Fares On board coaches and vans
Quick Fare Check: Sahiwal to Chishtian is about 125 km with a change at Arifwala: local buses and vans to Arifwala, paid on board; local coaches and vans to Chishtian, paid on board. Allow about three and a half hours.
Sahiwal to Chishtian bus fare by operator
Sahiwal to Chishtian bus fares add up 2 rides, since nothing runs straight through.
| Bus operator | Class | Route | Journey time | Ticket price | Booking |
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| Local buses and vans | Bus or van | Leg 1: Sahiwal to Arifwala, through the day | Paid on board | Tickets at the stand | |
| Local coaches and vans | Coach or van | Leg 2: Arifwala to Chishtian, through the day | Paid on board | Tickets at the stand |
Indicative one-way prices for one adult seat on each ride; local fares are paid on board, and coach seats are confirmed at booking.
Sahiwal to Chishtian route map
Sahiwal to Chishtian bus timings
Sahiwal to Chishtian bus timings follow the coaches and vans, which run from early morning until evening.
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Morning
From early
Coaches and vans start loading at Sahiwal’s General Bus Stand soon after first light.
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Daytime
As they fill
Coaches and vans leave when full, so the wait is rarely long outside midday.
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Evening
Before dark
Services thin out after dark; set off by late afternoon for the last coach or van.
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Eid and summer
Book ahead
Long-distance seats sell out before both Eids, and summer afternoons on the southern plains are very hot; book both legs early.
Sahiwal to Chishtian bus online booking
Sahiwal to Chishtian coaches and vans are not sold online; pay on board. For booked coaches out of Sahiwal, see the related routes below.
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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 Sahiwal to Chishtian?
The best way from Sahiwal to Chishtian is an early start, so that every change happens in daylight.
Our pick
Leave Sahiwal’s General Bus Stand early and allow about three and a half hours for the 2 rides; confirm each fare before you pay.
Before you book a Sahiwal to Chishtian bus
Before you travel from Sahiwal to Chishtian, three things are worth knowing.
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Through buses
Some Rawalpindi buses listed on BusFinder run through Sahiwal and Arifwala to the Bahawalnagar district towns; ask at the stand whether they take Sahiwal passengers.
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Bahawalpur option
The 8:30 am Faisal Movers coach to Bahawalpur has a published fare, about Rs 1,700, but it is a long way round; see Sahiwal to Bahawalpur.
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Haroonabad
Sahiwal to Chishtian bus FAQs
What is the Sahiwal to Chishtian bus fare?
Booked coach seats are confirmed at booking and local rides are paid on board; check each fare before you set off.
Is there a direct bus from Sahiwal to Chishtian?
No. Change at Arifwala.
How long does Sahiwal to Chishtian take?
About three and a half hours, including the waits between rides.
Where does the first ride leave from?
From Sahiwal’s General Bus Stand.
How far is Chishtian from Arifwala?
About 70 km, an hour and a half by coach or van.
Book Sahiwal to Chishtian bus tickets for your date
Travelling further from Sahiwal? Book a coach on one of the routes above and pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card.
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