Islamabad to Khushab Bus Ticket Price, Timings, Online Booking
The Islamabad to Khushab ticket price starts at about Rs 1,100 and rises to roughly Rs 2,000 in the better classes. The journey covers around 250 km via the M-2 and Sargodha road and takes four to four and a half hours.
Short answer: the Islamabad to Khushab bus ticket price runs from about Rs 1,100 on Bilal Travels to about Rs 2,000 on a Skyways luxury coach. Most services reach Khushab through Sargodha, so the fare is roughly the Sargodha fare plus Rs 100 for the last stretch.
Islamabad to Khushab ticket price by operator
Khushab and its twin town Jauharabad sit just beyond Sargodha, so the Islamabad to Khushab ticket price is set by the same western Punjab operators that work that corridor.
| Bus operator | Class | Route | Journey time | Ticket price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilal Travels | Standard seated, air conditioned | Rawalpindi to Khushab via Sargodha | 4h 30m | Rs 1,100 |
| New Khan | Standard seated, air conditioned | Rawalpindi to Khushab and Jauharabad | 4h 30m | Rs 1,250 |
| Niazi Express | Luxury, air conditioned | Islamabad to Khushab via M-2 | 4h | Rs 1,500 |
| Faisal Movers | Executive, air conditioned | Islamabad Faizabad to Khushab | 4h | Rs 1,700 |
| Skyways | Luxury, air conditioned | Rawalpindi and Islamabad to Khushab | 4h 15m | Rs 2,000 |
Fares are indicative published prices and vary with class, season, fuel adjustments and demand. Your live, confirmed fare appears on the seat map before payment.
Khushab or Jauharabad, and why the ticket may say either
Khushab is the district’s historic town on the Jhelum river; Jauharabad, about ten kilometres away, is the administrative headquarters. Buses serve both, and counter staff and booking sites use the names loosely. If a search for one returns nothing, try the other before assuming there is no service. Ask which of the two the bus actually terminates at, since ten kilometres at the end of a four hour journey is an annoying surprise.
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Which is the best bus service from Islamabad to Khushab
Four operators run this corridor and the spread is under Rs 1,000, so the set-down point matters as much as the seat.
Bilal Travels
The fare floor here and air conditioned at that price, with the belt town stops that suit anyone getting down between Sargodha and Khushab.
From Rs 1,100
New Khan
Serves Khushab and Jauharabad and has worked this belt since 1956, which makes it the safest booking if you need a specific one of the two.
From Rs 1,250
Niazi Express
A proper luxury seat at Rs 1,500 and the fastest scheduled time, with the network to carry you on to Mianwali or Quaidabad if needed.
From Rs 1,500
Skyways
The dearest ticket on the route and a full luxury coach, with departures from Islamabad as well as Rawalpindi.
From Rs 2,000
Our verdict
Niazi Express at Rs 1,500 is the sensible booking, but check the terminating town first. On a four hour route the seat difference between Rs 1,100 and Rs 2,000 is modest; the difference between being dropped at Khushab and at Jauharabad is a separate journey. Settle that, then pick on price.
Islamabad to Khushab bus timings
Islamabad to Khushab bus timings follow the Sargodha schedule, with most departures in the morning and evening bands.
Early morning
5:30 AM to 9:00 AMThe strongest band, arriving before or around midday.
Midday
10:00 AM to 3:00 PMThinner than on the Sargodha corridor itself, though seats are easy to get on the day.
Evening
4:00 PM to 8:00 PMThe return peak, filling first on Thursdays and Fridays.
Busy periods
Eid and summerEid fills the belt, and the Soon valley draws weekend traffic through the summer months.
Islamabad, Khushab and Jauharabad
Pirwadhai handles most western Punjab departures, and the Khushab end has two towns to keep straight.
Pirwadhai and Faizabad
- Bilal Travels, New Khan and Skyways
- Run from Pirwadhai in Rawalpindi.
- Niazi Express and Faisal Movers
- Board around Faizabad, on the metro line.
- Worth knowing
- Ask for Khushab or Jauharabad by name when buying at the counter.
Khushab and Jauharabad stands
- Khushab
- The older town on the Jhelum, and where most services set down.
- Jauharabad
- The district headquarters about ten kilometres away, served by some buses directly.
- Onward connections
- Quaidabad, Naushera, the Soon valley, Mianwali and Sargodha all run from these stands.
The road to Khushab
Motorway for the first half and single carriageway for the second, which is where the difference between operators comes from.
- Islamabad and Rawalpindi Departures from Pirwadhai and Faizabad, mostly morning and evening.
- M-2 south past Kallar Kahar Fast motorway running for the first hour and a half.
- Bhera and the service area The usual rest stop, and where most services leave the motorway.
- Sargodha The main intermediate city, and a set-down point on nearly every service.
- Khushab and Jauharabad Arrival four to four and a half hours after departure.
If you are coming from the south, the Lahore to Khushab fares cover that corridor.
Bus or train from Islamabad to Khushab
Khushab is on a branch line rather than the main network, which makes the bus the practical option.
Bus
Rs 1,100from, one way
Direct air conditioned services via Sargodha, with connections onward into the Soon valley and towards Mianwali.
The practical choice on this pair.
Train
Variesby class and connection
The line through this belt is a branch, so a rail journey from the capital means a change and considerably more time.
Not competitive here.
Islamabad to Khushab bus FAQs
What is the Islamabad to Khushab bus ticket price?
Fares run from about Rs 1,100 on Bilal Travels to about Rs 2,000 on a Skyways luxury coach. New Khan sits around Rs 1,250 and Niazi Express luxury around Rs 1,500.
How long does the Islamabad to Khushab bus take?
Four to four and a half hours for roughly 250 km, running the M-2 as far as Bhera and then single carriageway through Sargodha.
Is Khushab the same as Jauharabad?
No, but they are about ten kilometres apart and often used interchangeably on tickets and booking sites. Khushab is the older town on the Jhelum; Jauharabad is the district headquarters. Ask which one your bus terminates at.
Which is the best bus service from Islamabad to Khushab?
Niazi Express luxury for the best balance of speed, seat and price. Bilal Travels at the fare floor, and New Khan if you specifically need Jauharabad rather than Khushab.
Can I get to the Soon valley from Khushab?
Yes, on local services from the Khushab and Jauharabad stands, along with Quaidabad and Naushera. Travel in the morning, since local departures thin out in the afternoon.
Do buses stop at Sargodha on the way?
Nearly all of them do, which makes Sargodha a useful alternative set-down point if it is closer to where you are going.
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