Islamabad to Sahiwal Bus Ticket Price, Timings, Online Booking
The Islamabad to Sahiwal ticket price starts at about Rs 1,450 and rises to roughly Rs 2,800 for Daewoo Luxury. The journey covers around 490 km and takes six to seven hours, on one of the most competitive corridors in the country.
Short answer: the Islamabad to Sahiwal bus ticket price runs from about Rs 1,450 on Bilal Travels to about Rs 2,800 for Daewoo Express Luxury. Sahiwal sits on the old Lahore to Multan road with a dense stream of buses passing through, so departures come round all day.
Islamabad to Sahiwal ticket price by operator
Sahiwal is served by two different routings and a large field of operators, which keeps the Islamabad to Sahiwal ticket price competitive for the distance.
| Bus operator | Class | Route | Journey time | Ticket price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilal Travels | Standard seated, air conditioned | Rawalpindi to Sahiwal via Lahore | 7h | Rs 1,450 |
| Kohistan Express | Luxury, air conditioned | Islamabad to Sahiwal via Faisalabad | 6h 30m | Rs 1,750 |
| Faisal Movers | Executive, air conditioned | Islamabad Faizabad to Sahiwal | 6h | Rs 1,950 |
| Skyways | Luxury, air conditioned | Rawalpindi and Islamabad to Sahiwal | 6h 30m | Rs 2,100 |
| Faisal Movers | Business class, air conditioned | Islamabad Faizabad to Sahiwal | 6h | Rs 2,500 |
| Daewoo Express | Luxury, air conditioned | Islamabad Faizabad to Sahiwal | 6h 30m | Rs 2,800 |
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.
Via Lahore or via Faisalabad, and why it changes the time
Sahiwal can be reached either down the M-2 to Lahore and then along the old Multan road, or on the M-4 through Faisalabad and across. The Faisalabad routing is usually half an hour to an hour quicker because it avoids the Lahore approach, which is where the time goes on the other option. The Lahore routing is cheaper and has more departures. Neither is wrong; they just suit different priorities.
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Which is the best bus service from Islamabad to Sahiwal
Five operators and two routings, which makes this one of the easier long routes to get right if you know what you want.
Bilal Travels
The fare floor here and air conditioned at that price, on the Lahore routing with the belt town stops that come with it.
From Rs 1,450
Kohistan Express
A luxury seat on the faster Faisalabad routing for Rs 300 over the floor, which is the best value move on this corridor.
From Rs 1,750
Faisal Movers
Six hours flat with the widest departure window, and business class if you would rather travel overnight and arrive able to work.
From Rs 1,950
Daewoo Express
Proper terminals at both ends and predictable timing, at nearly double the fare floor for the same six and a half hours.
From Rs 2,800
Our verdict
Kohistan Express at Rs 1,750 is the pick on this corridor. It puts you on the quicker Faisalabad routing in a proper luxury seat for Rs 300 over the floor, which is a better trade than any other step on this fare table. Faisal Movers business class earns its price only if you are travelling overnight.
Islamabad to Sahiwal bus timings
Islamabad to Sahiwal bus timings cover most of the clock, because Sahiwal sits on a corridor that carries traffic to Multan and Karachi as well.
Early morning
5:00 AM to 9:00 AMThe business window, arriving in Sahiwal in the early afternoon.
Midday
10:00 AM to 3:00 PMSteady departures on both routings, and the easiest window to book at short notice.
Evening
4:00 PM to 9:00 PMThe heaviest band, including the overnight services that arrive around midnight or in the small hours.
Busy periods
Eid and winter fogEid fills the corridor, and December fog can add an hour or more to either routing.
Islamabad and Sahiwal terminals
Faizabad and Pirwadhai split roughly along the two routings, which makes the departure point a useful shortcut for choosing.
Faizabad and Pirwadhai
- Faisal Movers, Daewoo Express and Kohistan Express
- Board around Faizabad, on the metro line, mostly on the Faisalabad routing.
- Bilal Travels and Skyways
- Run from Pirwadhai in Rawalpindi.
- Worth knowing
- Faizabad services are generally the quicker ones on this corridor.
Sahiwal terminals
- Set down
- The national operators use their own terminals near the Multan road side of the city.
- General stands
- Closer to the centre, and where the Lahore routing services stop.
- Onward connections
- Chichawatni, Arifwala, Pakpattan, Okara and Harappa all run from here.
The two roads to Sahiwal
Both routings are motorway for most of their length and differ mainly in where they leave it.
- Islamabad and Rawalpindi Departures from Faizabad and Pirwadhai through the day and into the evening.
- Faisalabad routing, M-2 and M-4 South through Pindi Bhattian and Faisalabad, then across. The quicker option at about six hours.
- Lahore routing, M-2 then the old Multan road Cheaper and more frequent, with belt town stops, but the Lahore approach costs time.
- Okara and Harappa Set-down points on the Lahore routing before Sahiwal.
- Sahiwal Arrival six to seven hours after departure.
If you are travelling the southern half of the corridor, the Lahore to Sahiwal fares cover that leg.
Bus or train from Islamabad to Sahiwal
Sahiwal is a main line station, so the train is a real alternative here rather than a technicality.
Bus
Rs 1,450from, one way
Two routings, high frequency, and business class available if you would rather travel overnight.
The flexible choice.
Train
Variesby class
Karachi and Multan bound expresses call at Sahiwal, and the fare is competitive with the cheaper coach classes.
Good on price, weaker on time and frequency.
Islamabad to Sahiwal bus FAQs
What is the Islamabad to Sahiwal bus ticket price?
Fares run from about Rs 1,450 on Bilal Travels to about Rs 2,800 for Daewoo Express Luxury. Kohistan Express sits around Rs 1,750 and Faisal Movers Executive around Rs 1,950.
How long does the Islamabad to Sahiwal bus take?
Six to seven hours for roughly 490 km. Services routed through Faisalabad are usually quicker than those going via Lahore, because the Lahore approach costs time.
Which routing should I take?
Faisalabad if you want speed, Lahore if you want the lowest fare or need to get down at Okara or Harappa on the way. Both are motorway for most of their length.
Which is the best bus service from Islamabad to Sahiwal?
Kohistan Express, which puts you on the faster routing in a luxury seat for Rs 300 over the fare floor. Bilal Travels for the cheapest air conditioned seat, and Faisal Movers business class for an overnight run.
Are there overnight buses to Sahiwal?
Yes. The evening band includes services arriving around midnight or in the small hours, which suits travellers who would rather not spend a working day on the road.
Can I continue to Pakpattan, Arifwala or Chichawatni?
Yes, all run from the Sahiwal stands along with Okara and Harappa, which makes Sahiwal a practical staging point for this part of central Punjab.
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