Lahore to Mankera Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
Mankera is reached from Lahore by a Daewoo Express or New Khan coach to Bhakkar and a local ride 55 km south-east, about 444 km in all. Bhakkar’s general bus stand has vans for the Thal towns through the day.
To Bhakkar Rs 2,270 then onward at the stand
Quick Fare Check: Lahore to Mankera starts with Daewoo Express to Bhakkar at Rs 2,270; the onward fare to Mankera is paid at the stand. Allow about eight hours in all.
Lahore to Mankera bus fare by operator
Lahore to Mankera bus fares add up two tickets: the run west across the Thal to Bhakkar and the Bhakkar to Mankera local coach.
| Bus operator | Class | Route | Journey time | Ticket price | Booking |
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| Daewoo Express | Luxury AC | Leg 1: to Bhakkar, 9 am, noon or 5:30 pm | Rs 2,270 | Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Lahore to Mankera | |
| New Khan | Coach AC | Leg 1: to Bhakkar, 9 pm | Rs 2,500 | Book now New Khan Coach, Lahore to Mankera | |
| Local coaches and vans | Coach or van | Leg 2: Bhakkar to Mankera, through the day | Paid on board | Tickets at the stand |
Indicative one-way prices for one adult seat on each leg; the live fare confirms at checkout.
Lahore to Mankera route map
Fares to Bhakkar
- Daewoo ExpressRs 2,270
- New KhanRs 2,500
Lahore to Mankera bus timings
Lahore to Mankera bus timings are set by the Bhakkar departures, so plan the first coach around them.
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To Bhakkar
9 am to 9 pm
Daewoo Express leaves Lahore for Bhakkar at 9 am, noon and 5:30 pm and New Khan at 9 pm; about six hours.
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Bhakkar to Mankera
Dawn to dusk
Local coaches and vans pull out of Bhakkar for Mankera whenever they fill, from first light until early evening; the ride takes about an hour and a quarter.
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The change
Allow an hour
Bhakkar’s local coaches and vans for the Thal towns leave from the general bus stand, a rickshaw ride from the coach terminals.
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Fog and Eid
Plan ahead
Dense winter fog slows Punjab roads in December and January, and seats sell out before both Eids.
Lahore to Mankera bus online booking
Lahore to Mankera bus online booking covers the Bhakkar coach and the Mankera seat; book both for the same day, with at least an hour between them.
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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 Lahore to Mankera?
The best way from Lahore to Mankera is an early coach to Bhakkar and the Mankera local coach the same day.
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Daewoo Express
Cheapest first leg
About Rs 2,270 to Bhakkar, at 9 am, noon or 5:30 pm.
From Rs 2,270
Our pick
Take Daewoo Express to Bhakkar for about Rs 2,270, then the first Mankera local coach from the stand.
Before you book a Lahore to Mankera bus
Before you set off from Lahore to Mankera, three things are worth knowing.
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Old fort
Mankera’s old fort stands at the centre of the desert town.
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Thal desert
The road crosses the sand ridges of the Thal on the way from Bhakkar.
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Bhakkar
See Lahore to Bhakkar for the coach times.
Lahore to Mankera bus FAQs
What is the Lahore to Mankera bus fare?
About Rs 2,270 with Daewoo Express to Bhakkar, plus the Mankera fare, paid at the stand.
Is there a direct bus from Lahore to Mankera?
No. Change at Bhakkar for the Mankera local coach.
How long does Lahore to Mankera take?
About eight hours, including about six hours to Bhakkar and the wait between coaches.
Which buses run from Bhakkar to Mankera?
Local coaches and vans run the Bhakkar to Mankera leg.
How far is Mankera from Bhakkar?
Mankera is about 55 km from Bhakkar, about an hour and a quarter by local coach or van.
Book Lahore to Mankera bus tickets for your date
Book your coach to Bhakkar and the Mankera leg, then pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card.
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