Islamabad to Zhob Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Timing
The Islamabad to Zhob ticket price starts at about Rs 2,900 and rises to roughly Rs 4,500 in business class. The journey covers around 950 km and takes fourteen hours, and there are two quite different roads in.
Short answer: the Islamabad to Zhob bus ticket price runs from about Rs 2,900 on Baloch Transport to about Rs 4,500 for Faisal Movers business class. Zhob is reachable from the capital without going anywhere near Quetta.
Islamabad to Zhob ticket price by operator
Zhob sits in the far north of Balochistan, close to the KP boundary, and the shortest way there from the capital runs down through Dera Ismail Khan.
| Bus operator | Class | Route | Journey time | Ticket price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baloch Transport | Standard seated, air conditioned | Rawalpindi to Zhob via Dera Ismail Khan | 14h | Rs 2,900 |
| Super Mekhtar | Standard seated, air conditioned | Rawalpindi to Zhob via Loralai | 15h | Rs 3,100 |
| Al Makkah Coach | Luxury, air conditioned | Islamabad to Zhob via Dera Ismail Khan | 14h | Rs 3,400 |
| Faisal Movers | Business class, air conditioned | Islamabad Faizabad to Zhob | 14h | Rs 4,500 |
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.
The two approaches are not interchangeable
The Dera Ismail Khan road is the shorter one and the usual choice from the capital. The Loralai road takes an extra hour but connects you to the Sulaiman belt towns, which matters if Zhob is a stop rather than your destination. They arrive from opposite directions, so pick by what you plan to do next rather than by the hour of difference.
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Which is the best bus service from Islamabad to Zhob
Three named operators split across two approaches.
Baloch Transport
The fare floor, air conditioned, and on the shorter Dera Ismail Khan road. An unusual combination.
From Rs 2,900
Super Mekhtar
An hour longer via Loralai, but the right choice if you are continuing into the Sulaiman towns.
From Rs 3,100
Al Makkah Coach
A luxury seat for Rs 500 over the floor on the shorter road, which is the sensible upgrade here.
From Rs 3,400
Our verdict
Baloch Transport at Rs 2,900 is unusually good value. It is both the cheapest and on the faster road, which rarely happens. Step up to Al Makkah Coach if you want a better seat for the mountain section. Business class at Rs 4,500 is Rs 1,100 above that for no time saved.
Islamabad to Zhob bus timings
Evening weighted, arriving in Zhob the following morning.
Afternoon
1:00 PM to 4:00 PMA smaller band, arriving in the small hours.
Evening
5:00 PM to 8:00 PMThe main band, arriving between roughly 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Onward services
Daylight hoursLoralai, Quetta, Qamar Din Karez and Mir Ali Khel services run from Zhob in daylight.
Busy periods
Eid and winterEid fills the corridor, and Zhob sits high enough that winter weather affects the approach roads.
Islamabad and Zhob terminals
Pirwadhai for the Balochistan operators working this corridor.
Pirwadhai and Faizabad
- Baloch Transport and Super Mekhtar
- Pirwadhai in Rawalpindi.
- Al Makkah Coach and Faisal Movers
- Board around Faizabad, on the metro line.
- Worth knowing
- Ask which approach the service uses before booking.
Zhob
- Set down
- The main town stand, close to the centre.
- Onward connections
- Loralai, Quetta, Dera Ismail Khan, Qamar Din Karez and Mir Ali Khel run from here.
- Worth knowing
- Zhob is the northern gateway of Balochistan.
The road to Zhob
South-west through Dera Ismail Khan, then across the boundary into northern Balochistan.
- Islamabad and Rawalpindi Departures from Pirwadhai and Faizabad, mostly evening.
- Mianwali and the Indus Highway The first stretch south-west out of the capital region.
- Dera Ismail Khan The main rest stop and the last big town in KP.
- The boundary road south Climbing into northern Balochistan.
- Zhob Arrival about fourteen hours after departure.
The first half is shared with Islamabad to Dera Ismail Khan, and the alternative approach with Islamabad to Loralai.
Islamabad to Zhob bus FAQs
What is the Islamabad to Zhob bus ticket price?
Fares run from about Rs 2,900 on Baloch Transport to about Rs 4,500 for Faisal Movers business class. Super Mekhtar sits around Rs 3,100 and Al Makkah Coach around Rs 3,400.
How long does the Islamabad to Zhob bus take?
About fourteen hours for roughly 950 km via Dera Ismail Khan, or fifteen hours by the longer Loralai approach.
Do I need to go via Quetta?
No. Zhob sits in the far north of Balochistan and is reached from the capital through Dera Ismail Khan or Loralai, nowhere near Quetta.
Which approach should I take?
Dera Ismail Khan is shorter and the usual choice. Loralai takes an extra hour but connects you to the Sulaiman belt towns if you are continuing.
Which is the best bus service from Islamabad to Zhob?
Baloch Transport at around Rs 2,900, which is both the cheapest and on the faster road. Al Makkah Coach at Rs 3,400 if you want a better seat.
Can I continue to Loralai or Quetta from Zhob?
Yes. Loralai, Quetta, Dera Ismail Khan, Qamar Din Karez and Mir Ali Khel all run from the Zhob stand, in daylight.
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