Bahawalpur to Zhob Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
Zhob, the old Fort Sandeman, sits in the Sulaiman hills about 690 km from Bahawalpur. Ride the 7 am Super Mekhtar Quetta coach as far as Qila Saifullah, then a local coach or van north-east up the N-50; with an evening arrival, many travellers sleep in Qila Saifullah first.
Fares On board coaches and vans
Quick Fare Check: Bahawalpur to Zhob is about 690 km with a change at Qila Saifullah: Super Mekhtar to Qila Saifullah, fare at booking; local coaches and vans to Zhob, paid on board. Allow about 14 and a half hours.
Bahawalpur to Zhob bus fare by operator
Bahawalpur to Zhob bus fares add up 2 rides, since nothing runs straight through.
| Bus operator | Class | Route | Journey time | Ticket price | Booking |
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| Super Mekhtar | Standard | Leg 1: Bahawalpur to Qila Saifullah, Quetta coach at 7 am; ask for a set-down | At booking | Book now Super Mekhtar Standard, Bahawalpur to Zhob | |
| Local coaches and vans | Coach or van | Leg 2: Qila Saifullah to Zhob, 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.
Bahawalpur to Zhob route map
Bahawalpur to Zhob bus timings
Bahawalpur to Zhob bus timings follow the coaches and vans, which run from early morning until evening.
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Quetta coach
7 am
Super Mekhtar reaches Qila Saifullah in the late afternoon.
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Qila Saifullah to Zhob
Daytime
Local coaches and vans run up the N-50 by day.
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Overnight
If late
If the coach is late, stay in Qila Saifullah and go on in the morning.
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Road and season
Check before you go
Balochistan roads cross long empty stretches with few stops; travel by day where you can and keep water with you.
Bahawalpur to Zhob bus online booking
Bahawalpur to Zhob coaches and vans are not sold online; pay on board. Coach seats on this road can be booked online.
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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 Bahawalpur to Zhob?
The best way from Bahawalpur to Zhob is an early start, so that every change happens in daylight.
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Super Mekhtar
Quetta coach
The 7 am coach; ask for a Qila Saifullah set-down.
Fare at booking
Our pick
Leave Bahawalpur’s General Bus Stand early and allow about 14 and a half hours for the 2 rides; confirm each fare before you pay.
Before you book a Bahawalpur to Zhob bus
Before you travel from Bahawalpur to Zhob, three things are worth knowing.
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Qila Saifullah
Super Mekhtar lists Qila Saifullah as a stop on its Lahore coach, so ask for it when you book.
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Dera Ismail Khan side
Zhob is also reached up the N-50 from Dera Ismail Khan; see Bahawalpur to Dera Ismail Khan.
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Daylight
Make the N-50 stretch by day.
Bahawalpur to Zhob bus FAQs
What is the Bahawalpur to Zhob 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 Bahawalpur to Zhob?
No. Change at Qila Saifullah.
How long does Bahawalpur to Zhob take?
About 14 and a half hours, including the waits between rides.
Where does the first ride leave from?
From Bahawalpur’s General Bus Stand.
How far is Zhob from Qila Saifullah?
About 140 km, three hours by local coach or van.
Book Bahawalpur to Zhob bus tickets for your date
Travelling further from Bahawalpur? Book a coach on one of the routes above and pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card.
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