Daewoo Express ticket price, bus timings and online booking
The Daewoo Express ticket price ranges from about Rs 1,500 on short intercity hops to Rs 10,100 for a sleeper berth on the Lahore–Karachi overnight run, across Luxury, Business, Gold Class and Sleeper coaches. Compare the full fare list by route below, check departure times, and book your seat with no added booking fee.
Short answer: Daewoo Express is the most expensive mainstream bus operator in Pakistan and the most punctual. Expect Rs 2,670 Lahore–Islamabad Luxury, Rs 7,950 Lahore–Karachi, and roughly 20–35% more than Faisal Movers or Skyways on the same road for a noticeably better terminal and on-time record.
Daewoo Express ticket price list for popular routes
The Daewoo Express ticket price list below covers the operator’s busiest corridors, with Luxury and Gold Class fares side by side. Gold Class moves you from a 2+2 to a 2+1 layout, which is the single biggest comfort difference on any Daewoo route.
| Route | Distance | Journey time | Luxury | Gold Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lahore to Islamabad | 375 km | 4h 30m | Rs 2,670 | Rs 3,200 |
| Lahore to Karachi | 1,210 km | 15h 00m | Rs 7,950 | Rs 9,400 |
| Rawalpindi to Karachi | 1,420 km | 18h 00m | Rs 8,120 | Rs 9,650 |
| Lahore to Multan | 340 km | 4h 15m | Rs 2,040 | Rs 2,580 |
| Lahore to Bahawalpur | 425 km | 5h 30m | Rs 2,090 | Rs 2,650 |
| Islamabad to Peshawar | 185 km | 2h 15m | Rs 1,500 | Rs 1,950 |
| Lahore to Faisalabad | 150 km | 2h 00m | Rs 1,500 | Rs 1,900 |
| Karachi to Hyderabad | 165 km | 2h 30m | Rs 1,500 | Rs 1,850 |
| Lahore to Sialkot | 125 km | 2h 00m | Rs 1,550 | Rs 1,900 |
| Islamabad to Abbottabad | 120 km | 2h 30m | Rs 1,500 | Rs 1,850 |
Fares are indicative published prices and change with fuel adjustments and peak demand. Your live, confirmed fare appears on the seat map before payment.
Why Daewoo Express fares sit above the market
Daewoo runs a younger fleet than most competitors, owns rather than rents its terminals in the major cities, and staffs those terminals properly, which is where the price difference goes. On short routes the premium is modest, often only Rs 200 to Rs 400 over a mid-tier operator. On long-haul corridors it widens sharply: the Lahore–Karachi Luxury fare of Rs 7,950 is well above the Rs 5,820 economy floor on that route. Whether that gap is worth paying depends almost entirely on how much a delayed departure would actually cost you.
Daewoo Express bus classes and what each fare includes
Daewoo Express bus classes run from standard Luxury through to a full sleeper service, and the class you pick moves the ticket price far more than the route length does. Here’s what each one actually gets you.
Luxury
2 + 2The standard Daewoo coach and the class most passengers travel in.
- Reclining seat, four per row
- Free Wi-Fi and USB charging
- Personal VOD screen
- Refreshment served on board
Business
2 + 2Wider pitch and better recline than Luxury on the same seat layout.
- Extra legroom and footrest
- Folding tray table
- Snack box and water
- Priority boarding at select terminals
Gold Class
2 + 1Three seats per row instead of four, the biggest comfort upgrade Daewoo sells.
- Single seat on one side of the aisle
- Deep recline, panoramic windows
- Hot meal service on long routes
- Terminal lounge access at major hubs
Sleeper
1 + 1 berthsNear-flat berths for the overnight north–south run.
- Six-foot berth with privacy curtain
- Blanket, pillow and reading light
- Individual AC vent
- Lahore–Karachi corridor only
Which Daewoo class is worth the upgrade?
On journeys under three hours, Luxury is enough and the Gold Class premium buys little you’ll notice. Past about six hours the calculation flips, a 2+1 layout means you’re never wedged against a stranger for the length of an overnight run, and that is worth the few hundred rupees. For Lahore–Karachi specifically, the Sleeper is the only Daewoo class that lets you arrive genuinely rested, and it saves you a hotel night, which changes the maths considerably.
Daewoo Express bus timings and departure frequency
Daewoo Express bus timings run 24 hours a day on the busiest corridors, and the operator’s reputation rests on departing when the board says it will. On the Lahore–Islamabad and Lahore–Rawalpindi routes buses leave roughly every hour; long-haul services cluster in the evening so passengers arrive in the morning.
Motorway corridors
Hourly, 5 AM – 1 AMLahore–Islamabad, Lahore–Faisalabad and Lahore–Multan. Turn up and travel on most weekdays.
Long-haul north–south
6 PM – 11 PMLahore–Karachi and Rawalpindi–Karachi depart in the evening for a morning arrival.
Northern routes
Morning and nightIslamabad–Abbottabad, Swat and Murree services concentrate around daylight travel.
Peak seasons
Extra departuresAdditional services run during Eid and summer holidays, but they sell out first.
How reliable are Daewoo departure times?
More reliable than the market average, which is the main thing the higher ticket price buys. Daewoo controls its own terminals at the major hubs, so departures aren’t waiting on a shared bay to clear. Arrival times still move with traffic at city entry points, the M-2 itself is predictable, but the Rawalpindi and Lahore approaches at rush hour are not. Build in half an hour if you have a fixed commitment on arrival.
Daewoo Express terminals and contact numbers in Pakistan
Daewoo Express terminals are company-owned in the major cities, which is why they tend to be cleaner and better staffed than shared bus stands. Confirm your boarding terminal before travel day, several cities have more than one.
Lahore
- Thokar Niaz Beg
- Main terminal, directly on the motorway approach. Covered lounge, parking, cafeteria.
- Kalma Chowk
- Head office and city terminal on Ferozepur Road. Convenient for Gulberg.
Islamabad & Rawalpindi
- Faizabad Interchange
- Main twin-cities terminal. Metro Bus station adjacent for onward travel.
- Saddar, Rawalpindi
- City terminal with waiting lounge and taxi rank.
Karachi
- Saddar, near Empress Market
- Central city terminal.
- Sohrab Goth
- Northbound departures for the Punjab corridor.
Peshawar
- GT Road
- Opposite Peshawar University. Frequent Islamabad services.
Multan
- Khanewal Road
- Near Chowk Kumharanwala, on the main southern corridor.
Faisalabad
- Abdullahpur
- Near the railway station, with connections toward Lahore and Islamabad.
Daewoo Express helpline and contact numbers
Booking, schedule changes and cargo enquiries are handled 24/7 on the national UAN. City terminals share the same 111-007-008 suffix behind their local area code.
- National UAN
- 111-007-008
- Mobile helpline
- 0304-111-7008
- Lahore
- 042-111-007-008
- Islamabad
- 051-111-007-008
- Karachi
- 021-111-007-008
- Peshawar
- 091-111-007-008
- Multan
- 061-111-007-008
- Faisalabad
- 041-111-007-008
Numbers change occasionally, verify at the terminal, and treat unfamiliar numbers advertised on social media with caution.
Onboard facilities included in the Daewoo Express ticket price
The Daewoo Express ticket price includes a standard set of onboard facilities across every class, with the premium classes adding meals and lounge access. Nothing below costs extra.
How to book Daewoo Express tickets online
Booking Daewoo Express tickets online takes about two minutes and shows you the live seat map before you pay, so you know exactly which seat you’re getting. A CNIC number is required for each passenger.
Search your route and date
Enter departure city, destination and travel date to see every Daewoo departure alongside other operators.
Pick class and departure
Compare Luxury against Gold Class on price and seat layout, and choose your departure time.
Choose your seat
Select from the live seat map, confirm the boarding terminal, and enter CNIC details.
Pay and get your e-ticket
Pay by JazzCash, Easypaisa, card or bank transfer. Your e-ticket arrives on WhatsApp and email.
Booking tips specific to Daewoo
- Gold Class sells out before Luxury on business-heavy weekday mornings, book a day ahead.
- Check which Lahore terminal your ticket is for. Thokar Niaz Beg and Kalma Chowk are not close.
- The Sleeper runs Lahore–Karachi only. Don’t expect one on other overnight routes.
- Cancellation terms are stricter on discounted and peak-season fares. Check before you pay.
Payment methods
- JazzCash
- Easypaisa
- Visa & Mastercard
- 1LINK bank transfer
- Raast
- Cash at terminal counter
Daewoo Express vs Faisal Movers vs Skyways ticket price compared
Comparing the Daewoo Express ticket price against Faisal Movers and Skyways on the same route shows a consistent pattern: Daewoo charges the most, Skyways the least, and Faisal Movers sits in between with the widest route network of the three.
| Operator | Entry fare | Premium fare | Frequency | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daewoo Express | Rs 2,670 | Rs 3,200 | Hourly | Punctuality and terminal quality |
| Faisal Movers | Rs 2,000 | Rs 2,750 | Every 30–60 min | Widest route network, high frequency |
| Skyways | Rs 1,670 | Rs 2,100 | Every 60 min | Cheapest branded option |
Is the Daewoo Express ticket price worth it?
Daewoo’s premium is roughly 20 to 35% over the mid-tier operators on a comparable route. Here’s the honest case on both sides.
Worth paying for when
- You have a fixed commitment on arrival and cannot absorb a delay
- You’re travelling overnight and want the sleeper or a 2+1 berth
- You’re boarding late at night and want a staffed, secure terminal
- You’re travelling with family or elderly passengers
- You want the same standard on every route without researching operators
Not worth it when
- The journey is under three hours and comfort barely registers
- You’re travelling off-peak and a mid-tier operator has plenty of seats
- The fare gap matters more to you than 30 minutes of arrival certainty
- Faisal Movers runs more departures at your preferred time on that route
- You only need economy seating, which Daewoo doesn’t really compete in
The bottom line
Daewoo Express is the reliability purchase, not the value purchase. On short daytime routes the premium is hard to justify. On overnight long-haul, and on any trip where a late arrival would genuinely cost you something, it’s the operator most likely to get you there when it said it would, and that is what you’re actually buying.
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What is the Daewoo Express ticket price?
Daewoo Express fares run from about Rs 1,500 on short intercity routes to Rs 10,100 for a sleeper berth on Lahore–Karachi. Lahore to Islamabad is Rs 2,670 in Luxury and Rs 3,200 in Gold Class; Lahore to Karachi starts at Rs 7,950. The exact price depends on route, class and season.
Which is the cheapest Daewoo Express class?
Luxury is the entry class and the cheapest on every route, starting around Rs 1,500 on short corridors. Gold Class typically costs Rs 350 to Rs 1,500 more depending on distance, and moves you to a 2+1 seat layout. Daewoo does not run a budget economy class, for the lowest fares on any route you’d be looking at other operators.
Does Daewoo Express have a sleeper bus?
Yes, but only on the Lahore–Karachi corridor. The sleeper offers near-flat berths with privacy curtains at around Rs 10,100. Other overnight routes use Gold Class 2+1 seating rather than berths.
What is the Daewoo Express helpline number?
The national UAN is 111-007-008 and the mobile helpline is 0304-111-7008, both available 24/7 for booking, schedule and cargo enquiries. City terminals use the same 111-007-008 suffix behind their local area code, 042 for Lahore, 051 for Islamabad, 021 for Karachi.
Is Wi-Fi included in the Daewoo Express ticket price?
Yes. Free Wi-Fi, USB charging and a personal video-on-demand screen are included across the fleet at no extra charge, along with air conditioning and refreshments. Hot meals are served on long routes in the premium classes.
Daewoo Express or Faisal Movers, which is better?
Daewoo is stronger on punctuality and terminal quality; Faisal Movers runs more routes, more frequent departures and cheaper fares. On the same road Daewoo typically costs 20 to 35% more. For a routine daytime trip Faisal Movers usually represents better value; for overnight travel or a journey with a hard arrival deadline, Daewoo is the safer choice.
Can I cancel or change a Daewoo Express ticket?
Yes, subject to conditions. Most tickets allow a refund or date change if requested well before departure, with the refundable portion shrinking as departure approaches and discounted fares often excluded entirely. Your ticket’s exact terms are shown before payment.
How much luggage does a Daewoo Express ticket include?
Around 20 kg in the hold plus a small cabin bag, with excess charged by weight at the counter. Daewoo also runs its own cargo service, FastEx, from every terminal if you need to send something separately from your journey.
Do Daewoo Express fares increase during Eid?
Published fares generally hold steady, but availability tightens and Gold Class sells out first, leaving only the most expensive remaining seats. Extra departures are added during Eid al-Fitr, Eid ul-Adha and summer holidays. Book three to five days ahead in those weeks.
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