Gujranwala to Tank Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
Tank sits at the foot of the Waziristan hills about 65 km north-west of Dera Ismail Khan, some 590 km from Gujranwala. The trip is a coach to Lahore, a Dera coach with New Khan, Niazi Express or Daewoo Express, and a local coach or wagon on.
Fares from Rs 2,520 via Lahore, per seat
Gujranwala to Tank bus fare by operator
No coach runs straight from Gujranwala to Tank, so the fare is the Lahore leg plus the Dera Ismail Khan leg and a local coach or wagon to Tank.
| Bus operator | Class | Route | Journey time | Ticket price | Booking |
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| Paklines | Coach AC | Leg 1: to Lahore, 9:20 am or 1:20 pm | Rs 480 | Book now Paklines Coach, Gujranwala to Tank | |
| Daewoo Express | Luxury AC | Leg 1: to Lahore, 7:30 am, 9:30 am or 6:30 pm | Rs 810 | Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Gujranwala to Tank | |
| New Khan | Coach | Leg 2: Lahore to Dera Ismail Khan, 11 am, 2 pm or 10 pm | Rs 2,040 | Book now New Khan Coach, Gujranwala to Tank | |
| Niazi Express | Coach | Leg 2: Lahore to Dera Ismail Khan, 10:30 am, 12 pm, 2 pm or 11:30 pm | Rs 2,400 | Book now Niazi Express Coach, Gujranwala to Tank | |
| Daewoo Express | Luxury AC | Leg 2: Lahore to Dera Ismail Khan, 9 am, 2:30 pm, 9:30 pm or 11:30 pm | Rs 2,460 | Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Gujranwala to Tank | |
| Local coaches and wagons | Coach or wagon | Leg 3: Dera Ismail Khan to Tank | Paid on board | Tickets at the stand |
Indicative one-way prices for one adult seat on each leg; the live fare confirms at checkout. Every Lahore to Dera Ismail Khan operator is on the Lahore to Dera Ismail Khan page.
Gujranwala to Tank route map
Totals to Tank
- Paklines plus New KhanRs 2,520
- Paklines plus Niazi ExpressRs 2,880
- Paklines plus Daewoo ExpressRs 2,940
- Daewoo Express both legsRs 3,270
Gujranwala to Tank bus timings
Gujranwala to Tank bus timings come down to reaching Lahore before the Dera Ismail Khan departures.
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To Lahore
7:30 am to 6:30 pm
Daewoo Express leaves Gujranwala at 7:30 and 9:30 am and 6:30 pm and Paklines at 9:20 am and 1:20 pm; both take about two hours to Thokar Niaz Baig.
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Lahore to Dera Ismail Khan
9 am to 11:30 pm
Three companies run from morning to nearly midnight; local transport from Dera to Tank takes about an hour.
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The change
Allow an hour
Both Gujranwala coaches set down at Thokar Niaz Baig, where Daewoo Express also runs its southbound coaches; other operators board at their own Lahore terminals, so allow an hour for the ride across the city.
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Daytime travel
Arrive before dark
Plan the last leg in daylight; transport west of Dera thins out in the evening and checkpoints are frequent.
Gujranwala to Tank bus online booking
Book both legs of the Gujranwala to Tank trip together, so the Lahore coach arrives in good time for the Dera Ismail Khan 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 Gujranwala to Tank?
The best way from Gujranwala to Tank is an early coach to Lahore and the Dera Ismail Khan coach the same day.
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New Khan
Lowest Dera Ismail Khan fare
About Rs 2,040 from Lahore.
From Rs 2,040
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Daewoo Express
More comfort
About Rs 2,460 in Luxury from Lahore.
From Rs 2,460
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Paklines
Cheapest first leg
About Rs 480 to Lahore, at 9:20 am or 1:20 pm.
From Rs 480
Our pick
Take Paklines to Lahore and New Khan on to Dera Ismail Khan, for about Rs 2,520 in all.
Before you book a Gujranwala to Tank bus
Before you set off from Gujranwala to Tank, three things are worth knowing.
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Change at Dera
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Checkpoints
Expect checkpoints between Dera and Tank; carry your CNIC.
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Overnight coaches
The 9:30 pm and 11:30 pm Dera coaches arrive early, leaving the whole day for the last leg.
Gujranwala to Tank bus FAQs
What is the Gujranwala to Tank bus fare?
Is there a direct bus from Gujranwala to Tank?
No. Change at Lahore and again at Dera Ismail Khan for the Dera Ismail Khan coach.
How long does Gujranwala to Tank take?
About twelve hours, including about two hours to Lahore and the wait between coaches.
Which buses run from Lahore to Dera Ismail Khan?
New Khan, Niazi Express and Daewoo Express run the Lahore to Dera Ismail Khan leg.
How far is Tank from Dera Ismail Khan?
About 65 km, roughly an hour by local coach or wagon.
Book Gujranwala to Tank bus tickets for your date
Book your coach to Lahore and the Dera Ismail Khan leg, then pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card.
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