New Khan Ticket Price, Bus Timings, Online Booking & Contact Number
The New Khan ticket price runs from about Rs 880 on short Punjab hops to Rs 3,000 on its longest routes. Operating since 1956, it introduced night travel to Pakistan in 1960 and air conditioned coaches in 1983 under the New Khan Road Runners name, making it the oldest operator covered on this site.
Short answer: New Khan prices in the value tier, with Rs 1,700 Lahore to Mianwali, Rs 2,150 Lahore to Bhakkar and Rs 1,850 Lahore to Islamabad. Its real value is coverage: it reaches western Punjab towns that the national operators largely ignore.
New Khan ticket price list for popular routes
The New Khan ticket price list is weighted toward western Punjab rather than the busy motorway corridors. Fares fall into Economy and Luxury categories, with the same route often available at two quite different price points.
| Route | Journey time | First departure | Ticket price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lahore to Faisalabad | 2h 15m | Early morning | Rs 880 |
| Lahore to Mianwali | 6h 00m | 10:00 AM | Rs 1,700 |
| Lahore to Islamabad | 4h 45m | 05:30 AM | Rs 1,850 |
| Lahore to Sargodha | 4h 00m | 09:00 AM | Rs 2,000 |
| Lahore to Bhakkar | 7h 00m | 09:00 AM | Rs 2,150 |
| Lahore to Layyah | 8h 00m | 10:00 AM | Rs 2,500 |
| Lahore to Dera Ismail Khan | 7h 00m | 05:00 AM | Rs 3,000 |
Fares are indicative published prices and vary by class, fuel adjustments and peak demand. Your live, confirmed fare appears on the seat map before payment.
Why New Khan fares look high for the distance
Lahore to Bhakkar at Rs 2,150 covers less ground than Lahore to Multan, where fares start around Rs 1,850. The difference is that Bhakkar, Mianwali and Layyah are not motorway destinations. These routes run on ordinary roads through smaller towns, carry fewer passengers per coach and face almost no competition. You are paying for a service that exists at all rather than for a premium product.
New Khan and the western Punjab network
New Khan’s value is not on Lahore to Islamabad, where a dozen operators compete. It is on the routes running west from Lahore into Mianwali, Bhakkar, Layyah and Dera Ismail Khan, where the choice is often New Khan or nothing.
Mianwali, Bhakkar and Layyah
Towns strung along the Indus in western Punjab, poorly served by the motorway operators. New Khan runs these daily and has done for decades, which is why it remains the default choice for the region.
On to Dera Ismail Khan
Services continue into Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and the company runs a Rawalpindi to Dera Ismail Khan route via Talagang, Mianwali and the Chashma barrage. Genuinely useful connections rather than trunk route duplication.
Lahore, Islamabad and Faisalabad
It runs these too, competitively priced, but here it is one option among many. If your journey is on a busy motorway corridor, compare it against the larger operators rather than booking on reputation.
The practical takeaway
Book New Khan when your destination is in western Punjab, where its long standing route map is the point of the company. On the Lahore to Islamabad axis it is a reasonable value option but not a distinctive one, and operators like Faisal Movers and Road Master run far more departures on that corridor.
New Khan bus classes and what each fare includes
New Khan bus classes divide into Economy and Luxury, with the vehicle determining which you get. Standard services run older Daewoo BH116 coaches, while the newer Daewoo and Higer buses carry the luxury fares and, on some routes, a hostess service.
Standard
2 + 2Daewoo BH116 model coaches at the economy fare.
- Air conditioned, reclining seat
- Substantially cheaper than luxury
- The workhorse of the western Punjab routes
- Basic but dependable
Luxury
2 + 2Newer Daewoo and Higer coaches on selected routes.
- Better seating and more legroom
- Hostess service on some Daewoo buses
- Used on the longer western routes
- Modest premium over standard
Road Runners AC
2 + 2The AC service the company pioneered in 1983.
- The original New Khan Road Runners brand
- First public AC bus service in Pakistan
- Now the standard across the fleet
- The name most passengers still use
Sleeper
Not offeredNo berths anywhere on the New Khan network.
- Longest routes are around 8 hours
- Seated throughout whatever the class
- Sleeper is not needed at these distances
- No overnight long haul service
New Khan bus timings and departure frequency
New Khan bus timings run a genuinely long service day, with first departures from 05:00 AM on the Dera Ismail Khan route and last departures as late as midnight on some corridors. That range is unusual for an operator of its size.
Early morning
From 05:00 AMDera Ismail Khan departs at 5:00 AM and Lahore to Islamabad from 05:30 AM, the earliest starts on the network.
Mid morning
09:00 to 10:00 AMSargodha, Bhakkar, Mianwali and Layyah services cluster here, arriving in the western towns by afternoon.
Afternoon
VariableSome western routes finish early, with last departures around 2:00 PM. Check before planning an afternoon journey.
Late night
Until midnightThe busier corridors continue to 11:00 PM or midnight, a legacy of the company introducing night travel back in 1960.
A first in Pakistani bus travel
New Khan began operating non air conditioned buses in 1956 and introduced night travel to Pakistan in 1960, giving passengers a wider choice of departure hours for the first time. In 1983 it launched the country’s first public air conditioned service under the New Khan Road Runners name. Both of those are now standard everywhere, which is easy to forget when comparing it against operators founded decades later.
New Khan contact number, helpline and customer support
The New Khan contact number is the national UAN 0311-1007555, which covers all terminals. Several individual terminals publish direct lines as well, and those are usually quicker for route specific questions.
Helpline and head office
New Khan Road Runners is headquartered at the New Khan Terminal, 55 Lawrence Road, Lahore. The company has been operating since 1956.
- National UAN
- 0311-1007555
- Lahore mobile
- 0317-704755
- Rawalpindi
- 051-5163577
- Rawalpindi Mehrabad
- 0317-7052555
- Islamabad terminal
- 0317-0754555
- Sargodha
- 0483-210355
- Dera Ismail Khan
- 0340-5008000
- Website
- newkhan.pk
Numbers change occasionally, so verify at the terminal before relying on them, and treat unfamiliar numbers advertised on social media with caution.
Reserving a seat
Call the UAN or the terminal nearest you. On the western Punjab routes, where departures are fewer, a phone booking is worth making rather than turning up and hoping.
Booking through Bookme
New Khan’s online ticketing is powered by Bookme rather than an in house system, and has historically covered only some routes. The company often discounts tickets bought through its online portal.
Multiple points per city
Rawalpindi has separate Mehrabad and Shalimar numbers, and Islamabad has its own terminal line. Confirm which boarding point your ticket names before travel day.
New Khan terminals and boarding points
New Khan terminals follow its route map, anchored on Lahore’s Lawrence Road head office with a strong presence in the western Punjab towns that define the network.
Lahore
- 55 Lawrence Road
- Head office and main terminal, centrally located rather than out at Thokar or Band Road like most operators. A genuine convenience if you are starting in the city centre.
Rawalpindi
- Mehrabad and Shalimar
- Two boarding points with separate contact numbers. Check which one your ticket specifies.
Islamabad
- Islamabad terminal
- Its own facility with a dedicated line on 0317-0754555.
Sargodha
- General Bus Stand
- Serving the Lahore corridor and onward western routes. Direct line 0483-210355.
Mianwali
- New Khan Terminal, General Bus Stand Esakhel
- A core terminal on the western network, on the Rawalpindi to Dera Ismail Khan corridor.
Further west
- Bhakkar, Layyah, Dera Ismail Khan
- The far end of the network, where New Khan is frequently the main branded operator serving the town.
How to book New Khan tickets online
Booking New Khan tickets online takes about two minutes through a ticketing platform. Its own online system is powered by Bookme and has historically covered only part of the network, so terminal booking remains common on the western routes.
Search your route and date
Enter departure city, destination and travel date to see New Khan alongside every other operator.
Check Economy against Luxury
The same route often runs in both categories at noticeably different fares. Compare before choosing.
Confirm the boarding point
Lahore boards at Lawrence Road, and Rawalpindi has two terminals. Then pick your seat and add CNIC details.
Pay and get your e-ticket
Pay by JazzCash, Easypaisa, card or bank transfer. Your e-ticket arrives on WhatsApp and email.
Booking tips specific to New Khan
- Book western routes ahead. Mianwali, Bhakkar and Layyah run few daily departures, so a missed coach can cost a day.
- Some routes finish early. Last departures on certain western services are around 2:00 PM.
- Lawrence Road is central Lahore, unlike most operators who board at Thokar or Band Road.
- Online coverage is partial, so if your route does not appear online, call the terminal directly.
Payment methods
- JazzCash
- Easypaisa
- Visa & Mastercard
- Bank transfer
- Cash at counter
New Khan vs Niazi Express vs the national operators
Comparing the New Khan ticket price against other operators only makes sense route by route, because on its core western Punjab network there is often nobody else to compare against.
Worth choosing when
- Your destination is Mianwali, Bhakkar, Layyah or Dera Ismail Khan
- You want a central Lahore departure from Lawrence Road
- You need an early start, with departures from 05:00 AM
- Sargodha or the Indus corridor towns are on your route
- You value a long established operator with decades on the same roads
Look elsewhere when
- Your route is a busy motorway corridor with better served alternatives
- You want a sleeper berth, which is not offered
- You need to book online and your route is not covered by its portal
- You want frequent departures with same day flexibility
- Premium terminal facilities matter to you
The bottom line
New Khan is the western Punjab specialist, and on that network it is close to irreplaceable. Its Lahore to Islamabad and Faisalabad services are competitively priced but not distinctive. Where it earns its place is Mianwali, Bhakkar, Layyah and Dera Ismail Khan, along with a central Lahore terminal that saves the trip out to Thokar or Band Road.
New Khan ticket price FAQs
What is the New Khan ticket price?
New Khan fares run from about Rs 880 on Lahore to Faisalabad to Rs 3,000 on Lahore to Dera Ismail Khan. Lahore to Mianwali is Rs 1,700, Lahore to Bhakkar Rs 2,150 and Lahore to Islamabad Rs 1,850. Prices depend on whether you book the Economy or Luxury category.
What is the New Khan contact number?
The national UAN is 0311-1007555. Terminal lines include 0317-704755 in Lahore, 051-5163577 in Rawalpindi, 0317-0754555 for Islamabad, 0483-210355 in Sargodha and 0340-5008000 in Dera Ismail Khan. The head office is at 55 Lawrence Road, Lahore.
How old is New Khan bus service?
The company began operating in 1956 with non air conditioned buses, making it the oldest operator covered on this site. It introduced night travel to Pakistan in 1960 and launched the country’s first public air conditioned service in 1983 under the New Khan Road Runners name.
Which cities does New Khan serve?
Its network centres on Lahore and western Punjab, covering Sargodha, Mianwali, Bhakkar, Layyah and Dera Ismail Khan, plus the mainstream corridors to Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad and Multan. The western towns are where it is most useful, since few other branded operators serve them.
Does New Khan have a sleeper bus?
No. Its longest routes run around seven to eight hours, so all services are seated. Classes divide into Economy on Daewoo BH116 coaches and Luxury on newer Daewoo and Higer buses, with hostess service on some of the newer vehicles.
Can I book New Khan tickets online?
Yes, though its own online ticketing is powered by Bookme rather than an in house system and has historically covered only part of the network. If your route does not appear online, call the terminal directly. The company often discounts tickets bought through its online portal.
Where does New Khan board in Lahore?
At the New Khan Terminal, 55 Lawrence Road, in central Lahore. That is unusual and genuinely convenient, since most intercity operators board at Thokar Niaz Beg or Band Road on the edges of the city.
Why are New Khan fares to Bhakkar higher than to Multan?
Because Bhakkar, Mianwali and Layyah are not motorway destinations. Those routes run on ordinary roads through smaller towns, carry fewer passengers and face almost no competing service. The fare reflects the cost of running the route rather than a premium product.
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