Rawalpindi to Pakpattan Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Timing
Expect to pay between Rs 2,800 and Rs 3,000 from Rawalpindi to Pakpattan. Pakpattan is the home of the shrine of Baba Farid, one of the most revered Sufi saints of Punjab, and Skyways lists it as a direct destination from Rawalpindi.
Short answer: Rawalpindi to Pakpattan costs about Rs 2,800 to Rs 3,000 and takes eight to nine hours. Coaches run through central Punjab to Pakpattan, with Sahiwal the nearest large city about an hour away. During the annual Urs, when the shrine’s Bahishti Darwaza is opened, demand rises sharply.
Rawalpindi to Pakpattan ticket price by operator
What each option to Pakpattan costs and where it boards in Rawalpindi.
| Bus operator | Class | Boards in Rawalpindi | Journey time | Ticket price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regional coaches | Coach, 2+2 | Pir Wadhai general stand | 8h 30m | Rs 2,800 |
| Skyways | Economy, 2+2 | Faizabad | 8h | Rs 3,000 |
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.
Demand peaks at the Urs
Outside the Urs, seats are usually easy to find. During it, book as early as you can.
Sahiwal has more departures and is a practical fallback.
Travelling for the Urs of Baba Farid
The Urs transforms travel to Pakpattan.
During the Urs
- What
- Pilgrims gather for the opening of the Bahishti Darwaza.
- Tip
- Book early and expect crowds and road restrictions.
Rest of the year
- What
- Regular pilgrims and local travel.
- Tip
- Walk in on most days.
Via Sahiwal
- How
- Coach to Sahiwal, then local transport south.
- Tip
- Useful when direct seats are sold out.
How to choose
For the Urs, book direct coaches days ahead or travel via Sahiwal. At other times, walk in.
Which is the best way to travel from Rawalpindi to Pakpattan
Direct coaches plus a fallback.
Regional coach
From Pir Wadhai.
From Rs 2,800Skyways
Direct from Faizabad.
From Rs 3,000Via Sahiwal
More departures to Sahiwal.
Two stagesOur verdict
Take Skyways at Rs 3,000; during the Urs, book early or go via Sahiwal.
Rawalpindi to Pakpattan bus timings
Departures cluster in the morning and evening.
Morning
7:00 AM to 10:00 AMArrive by evening.
Midday
11:00 AM to 2:00 PMLimited.
Evening
6:00 PM to 10:00 PMOvernight, arrive at dawn.
Urs
AnnualBook several days ahead.
Arriving for dawn prayers
Many pilgrims choose an evening coach that arrives in the early morning, in time to visit the shrine before the heat and crowds build.
Rawalpindi and Pakpattan terminals
Coaches finish near the city centre.
Rawalpindi
- Faizabad
- Skyways and other coach counters beside the Metro Bus station.
- Pir Wadhai general stand
- Coasters, vans and regional coaches.
- Tip
- During the Urs, check for extra departures.
Pakpattan
- City stand
- Coaches finish in Pakpattan.
- Shrine of Baba Farid
- In the old city.
- Onward
- Local transport to Sahiwal and Arifwala.
The road from Rawalpindi to Pakpattan
Motorways into central Punjab, then the Sutlej country.
- RawalpindiDeparture, km 0.
- Bhera service areaLeg stretch and refreshments, km 195.
- Faisalabadkm 330.
- Sahiwal sidekm 545.
- PakpattanArrival about eight and a half hours later, km 600.
An ancient crossing of the Sutlej
Pakpattan’s name refers to a ferry crossing, and the town has been a stop on routes across the Sutlej for centuries, long before Baba Farid made it a centre of pilgrimage.
Rawalpindi to Pakpattan bus vs car
Road travel is the practical option for most travellers.
Bus
Rs 2,800to Rs 3,000
Direct coaches, busiest at the Urs.
The usual way to Pakpattan.
Private car
Rs 18,000and up, one way
Popular with pilgrim families.
For families.
Cheapest way to travel from Rawalpindi to Pakpattan
A regional coach from Pir Wadhai at around Rs 2,800.
Rawalpindi to Pakpattan bus FAQs
How much is a bus ticket from Rawalpindi to Pakpattan?
Indicative fares are Rs 2,800 on regional coaches, Rs 3,000 with Skyways.
How long does it take from Rawalpindi to Pakpattan?
Eight to nine hours, covering roughly 600 km (central and south Punjab).
Does Skyways run to Pakpattan?
Yes, Skyways lists Pakpattan as a direct destination from Rawalpindi.
When is the Urs of Baba Farid?
It is held annually; travel is heaviest around the opening of the Bahishti Darwaza. Check dates each year.
What if direct coaches are full?
Travel to Sahiwal and take local transport south.
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