Hafizabad to Karak Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
Hafizabad to Karak has no through coach; the usual plan is Shalimar Bus to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,200, a coach or van to Kohat and a van for the last hour and a half, just under 12 hours for 570 km. Karak is the hill district town south of Kohat.
To Rawalpindi Rs 1,200 then local transport
Quick Fare Check: Hafizabad to Karak starts with Shalimar Bus to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,200; the onward rides are paid on board. Allow just under 12 hours in all.
Hafizabad to Karak bus fare by operator
Hafizabad to Karak bus fares add up across three rides, since nothing runs straight through.
| Bus operator | Class | Route | Journey time | Ticket price | Booking |
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| Shalimar Bus | Coach AC | Leg 1: Hafizabad to Rawalpindi, 3 pm | Rs 1,200 | Book now Shalimar Bus Coach, Hafizabad to Karak | |
| Hafizabad Transport | Coach | Leg 1: Hafizabad to Rawalpindi, 11:30 am, from the Lari Adda | Rs 1,700 | Tickets at the stand | |
| Kohat coaches and vans | Coach or van | Leg 2: Pirwadhai to Kohat | At the stand | Tickets at the stand | |
| Local vans | Van | Leg 3: Kohat to Karak | Paid on board | Tickets at the stand |
Indicative one-way prices for one adult seat on each leg; local fares are paid on board and the live coach fare confirms at checkout.
Hafizabad to Karak route map
Fares to Rawalpindi
- Shalimar Bus CoachRs 1,200
- Hafizabad Transport CoachRs 1,700
Hafizabad to Karak bus timings
For Hafizabad to Karak, time the first ride so you reach Rawalpindi with an hour in hand.
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To Rawalpindi
3 pm
Shalimar Bus leaves Hafizabad at 3 pm and reaches Rawalpindi in five and a half hours.
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Rawalpindi to Kohat
Dawn to dusk
Kohat coaches and vans load at Pirwadhai for Kohat through the day; buy the ticket at the stand. About three and a half hours.
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The change
Allow an hour
The Hafizabad coaches set down at Pirwadhai and on the GT Road near Faizabad; the northern coaches and coasters load at Pirwadhai.
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Kohat to Karak
Dawn to dusk
Local vans leave Kohat for Karak as they fill, from early morning until evening; the ride takes about an hour and a half.
Hafizabad to Karak bus online booking
The Rawalpindi coach on the Hafizabad to Karak trip can be booked online; the local rides are paid on board.
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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 Hafizabad to Karak?
The best way from Hafizabad to Karak is an early start, so that every change happens in daylight.
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Shalimar Bus
Lowest Rawalpindi fare
About Rs 1,200 to Rawalpindi.
From Rs 1,200
Our pick
Take Shalimar Bus to Rawalpindi for about Rs 1,200, then the first onward ride from Rawalpindi.
Before you book a Hafizabad to Karak bus
Three things help on the Hafizabad to Karak trip.
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Salt and gas
The hills round Karak hold salt, oil and gas fields.
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Rawalpindi first
The first leg has its own page: see Hafizabad to Rawalpindi.
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Hangu
See Hafizabad to Hangu.
Hafizabad to Karak bus FAQs
What is the Hafizabad to Karak bus fare?
About Rs 1,200 for Shalimar Bus to Rawalpindi; the onward fares are paid at the stand or at booking.
Is there a direct bus from Hafizabad to Karak?
No. Change at Rawalpindi and Kohat.
How long does Hafizabad to Karak take?
Just under 12 hours, including the waits between rides.
How long is the Kohat to Karak ride?
About an hour and a half.
Where does the first ride leave from?
Shalimar Bus boards at its Hafizabad counter (0321 6223998); Hafizabad Transport boards at the Lari Adda, Hafizabad’s general bus stand.
Book Hafizabad to Karak bus tickets for your date
Book your coach to Rawalpindi and pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card; the local rides are paid on board.
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