Rawalpindi to Pattoki Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Timing
Pattoki lies on the National Highway south of Lahore in Kasur district, famous across Pakistan for its plant nurseries. Fares from Rawalpindi run from about Rs 1,600 to Rs 1,800.
Short answer: Allow six and a quarter to seven hours and Rs 1,600 to Rs 1,800 for the trip to Pattoki. The simplest route is a motorway coach to Lahore and a local bus south. Direct regional coaches also run but with fewer departures. Nursery buyers often hire a vehicle for the return with plants.
Rawalpindi to Pattoki ticket price by operator
Published fares for Pattoki, lowest first, with Rawalpindi pickup points.
| Bus operator | Class | Boards in Rawalpindi | Journey time | Ticket price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lahore coach, then local | Two stages | Pir Wadhai or 26 Number | 6h 30m | Rs 1,600 |
| Regional coaches | Coach, 2+2 | Pir Wadhai general stand | 7h | Rs 1,800 |
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.
Lahore does the heavy lifting
Lahore’s constant departures make the two stage trip reliable.
If you are buying plants, plan how to carry them home.
Nurseries and the highway
Why most travellers come.
Plant nurseries
- What
- Hundreds of nurseries along the highway.
- Tip
- Best visited in the morning.
Kasur
- Where
- East of Pattoki.
- Tip
- Local transport.
Okara
- Where
- Further south.
- Tip
- Same highway.
How to choose
Go via Lahore, and hire transport if you are carrying plants back.
Which is the best way to travel from Rawalpindi to Pattoki
Lahore connection or direct.
Via Lahore
Frequent coaches.
From Rs 1,600Regional coach
Direct from Pir Wadhai.
From Rs 1,800Private car
Room for plants on the return.
From Rs 15,000Our verdict
Travel via Lahore for the widest choice of departures.
Rawalpindi to Pattoki bus timings
Lahore coaches run all day.
Morning
6:00 AM to 9:00 AMReach the nurseries by midday.
Daytime
10:00 AM to 2:00 PMEasy connections.
Evening
After 4:00 PMLocal transport thins.
Spring
February to AprilPeak nursery season.
A town of nurseries
The nursery belt along the highway supplies trees and ornamental plants to cities across the country.
Rawalpindi and Pattoki terminals
Local buses finish in Pattoki.
Rawalpindi
- Pir Wadhai general stand
- Coasters, vans and regional coaches.
- Daewoo Express
- Own terminal near Jhangi Syedan, 26 Number Chungi, Peshawar Road.
- Tip
- Lahore coaches leave every 15 to 30 minutes.
Pattoki
- Town stop
- On the National Highway.
- Nurseries
- Along the highway either side.
- Lahore
- About an hour and a half north.
The road from Rawalpindi to Pattoki
M-2 to Lahore, then south on the National Highway.
- RawalpindiDeparture, km 0.
- Bhera service areaLeg stretch and refreshments, km 195.
- LahoreChange, km 380.
- PattokiArrival about six and a half hours later, km 440.
Green highway
Driving into Pattoki, the roadside turns into a continuous run of nurseries and garden centres.
Rawalpindi to Pattoki bus vs car
Road travel is the practical option for most travellers.
Bus
Rs 1,600to Rs 1,800
Via Lahore or direct coaches.
Best for most.
Private car
Rs 15,000and up, one way
Best if you are buying plants.
For buyers.
Cheapest way to travel from Rawalpindi to Pattoki
A Lahore coach and local bus, around Rs 1,600.
Rawalpindi to Pattoki bus FAQs
What does the bus from Rawalpindi to Pattoki cost?
Expect roughly Rs 1,600 with Lahore coach, then local, Rs 1,800 on regional coaches.
How long does it take from Rawalpindi to Pattoki?
Six and a quarter to seven hours, covering roughly 440 km (M-2 to Lahore, then the National Highway).
How do I get to Pattoki?
Take a coach to Lahore and a local bus south, or a direct regional coach.
What is Pattoki known for?
Its plant nurseries.
How far is Lahore?
About an hour and a half north.
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