Route · Rawalpindi to Bahawalnagar

Rawalpindi to Bahawalnagar Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Timing

Bahawalnagar lies south of the Sutlej near the Indian border, on the edge of the Cholistan desert, and Skyways lists it as a direct destination from Rawalpindi. Fares from Rawalpindi run from about Rs 3,100 to Rs 3,400.

Ticket price from
Rs 3,100Regional coaches
Top fare
Rs 3,400Skyways
Distance
about 720 kmAcross the Sutlej
Journey time
9h 30m to 10hOvernight
Departures
Morning and eveningOvernight popular

Short answer: Allow nine and a half to ten hours and Rs 3,100 to Rs 3,400 for the trip to Bahawalnagar. The route crosses central Punjab and the Sutlej into the Bahawalnagar district. Many travellers continue to Chishtian, Haroonabad or Fort Abbas, which are served from Bahawalnagar by local transport.

Fares by operator

Rawalpindi to Bahawalnagar ticket price by operator

Each fare below shows where in Rawalpindi that service loads.

Rawalpindi to Bahawalnagar fares by operator
Bus operatorClassBoards in RawalpindiJourney timeTicket price
Regional coachesCoach, 2+2Pir Wadhai general stand10hRs 3,100
SkywaysEconomy, 2+2Faizabad9h 30mRs 3,400

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.

A long direct run

This is one of the longest direct Skyways routes from Rawalpindi within Punjab, so an overnight coach is the usual choice.

Regional coaches save about Rs 300.

Before you book

Bahawalnagar, Chishtian or Fort Abbas

The district is large and stretches into the desert.

Bahawalnagar city

Good for
The district headquarters near the Sutlej.
Tip
Direct coaches finish here.

Chishtian

Where
West, with a well known Chishti shrine.
Tip
Local transport from Bahawalnagar.

Haroonabad and Fort Abbas

Where
South towards the Cholistan desert.
Tip
Longer local trips; start early.

How to choose

Book to Bahawalnagar and continue locally. For Fort Abbas, plan to arrive in the morning.

The real choice

Which is the best way to travel from Rawalpindi to Bahawalnagar

Few direct options on a long route.

Cheapest

Regional coach

From Pir Wadhai.

From Rs 3,100
Most established

Skyways

Direct from Faizabad.

From Rs 3,400
Door to door

Private car

Only for groups.

From Rs 24,000

Our verdict

Take Skyways overnight for the most practical direct trip.

Schedule

Rawalpindi to Bahawalnagar bus timings

Few direct departures.

Morning

7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Arrive in the evening.

Midday

11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Rare.

Evening

6:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Overnight, arrive in the morning.

Summer

May to August

Extreme heat near Cholistan.

A border district

Bahawalnagar is close to the Indian border. Carry your CNIC and allow for checkpoints on the final stretch.

Where to board

Rawalpindi and Bahawalnagar terminals

Coaches finish in Bahawalnagar city.

Rawalpindi

Faizabad
Skyways and other coach counters beside the Metro Bus station.
Pir Wadhai general stand
Coasters, vans and regional coaches.
Tip
Book overnight seats a day ahead.

Bahawalnagar

City stand
Direct coaches finish here.
Onward
Local transport to Chishtian, Haroonabad and Fort Abbas.
Tip
Carry your CNIC near the border.
The road

The road from Rawalpindi to Bahawalnagar

Across central Punjab and the Sutlej.

  1. RawalpindiDeparture, km 0.
  2. Bhera service areaFood court stop on the M-2, km 195.
  3. Faisalabadkm 330.
  4. South Punjabkm 580.
  5. Sutlej crossingkm 690.
  6. BahawalnagarArrival about nine and a half hours later, km 720.

Between river and desert

Bahawalnagar district runs from the irrigated Sutlej plain in the north to the dunes of Cholistan in the south, around Fort Abbas.

Bus or car

Rawalpindi to Bahawalnagar bus vs car

Road travel is the practical option for most travellers.

01Recommended

Bus

Rs 3,100to Rs 3,400

Journey time
9h 30m to 10h
Frequency
Morning and evening
Arrives
Bahawalnagar city

Direct overnight coaches.

Most travellers choose this.

02For groups

Private car

Rs 24,000and up, one way

Journey time
About 9h
Frequency
On demand
Arrives
Door to door

Only for groups.

Only split between four.

Cheapest way to travel from Rawalpindi to Bahawalnagar

A regional coach from Pir Wadhai at around Rs 3,100.

Common questions

Rawalpindi to Bahawalnagar bus FAQs

What does the bus from Rawalpindi to Bahawalnagar cost?

Indicative fares are Rs 3,100 on regional coaches, Rs 3,400 with Skyways.

How long does it take from Rawalpindi to Bahawalnagar?

Nine and a half to ten hours, covering roughly 720 km (across the Sutlej).

Does Skyways run to Bahawalnagar?

Yes, Skyways lists Bahawalnagar as a direct destination from Rawalpindi.

How do I get to Fort Abbas?

Travel to Bahawalnagar and take local transport south.

Is an overnight coach best?

Usually, given the nine to ten hour journey.

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