Rawalpindi to Quetta Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Timing
The Rawalpindi to Quetta ticket price starts at about Rs 5,500 and reaches Rs 7,500. Most coaches take the western route down the M-14 to D.I. Khan and then over the mountains through Zhob and Muslim Bagh, a journey of about 890 km and thirteen to fifteen hours.
Short answer: Rawalpindi to Quetta costs about Rs 5,500 to Rs 7,500 and takes thirteen to fifteen hours. The western route runs down the M-14 to D.I. Khan, then through Zhob, Qila Saifullah, Muslim Bagh and Kuchlak into Quetta. Departures run from mid afternoon into the evening; check current travel advisories for Balochistan before you book.
Rawalpindi to Quetta ticket price by operator
Five fares, including specialist Quetta operators and the national networks.
| Bus operator | Class | Boards in Rawalpindi | Journey time | Ticket price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AK Movers | Yutong, 2+2 | Mandi Morr, IJP Road | 13h | Rs 5,500 |
| Al Mustafa Transport | Business, 2+1 | Rawalpindi, confirm on booking | 15h | Rs 5,800 |
| Super Makhtar | Coach, 2+2 | Rawalpindi, confirm on booking | 14h | Rs 6,000 |
| Faisal Movers | Executive, 2+2 | Pir Wadhai, Faizabad, Motorway Chowk | 14h | Rs 7,000 |
| Daewoo Express | Luxury, 2+2 | Own terminal, 26 Number Chungi | 14h | Rs 7,500 |
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.
The specialists are cheaper and often quicker
AK Movers and Al Mustafa focus on the Quetta corridor, and they undercut the national operators by Rs 1,500 or more. AK Movers leaves from Mandi Morr on IJP Road in the evening and reaches Quetta the next morning.
Al Mustafa is notable for offering both 2+1 business seats and business class sleeper berths on some coaches, which is rare on this route.
Seat or sleeper over the mountains
The second half of this journey is mountain road, which changes what counts as comfortable.
2+2 coach seat
- Operators
- AK Movers, Super Makhtar, Faisal Movers and Daewoo.
- Suits
- Budget travellers and those who sleep easily sitting up.
2+1 business seat
- Operators
- Al Mustafa Transport.
- Suits
- Solo travellers who want space without paying for a berth.
Business sleeper
- Operators
- Al Mustafa, on selected coaches.
- Suits
- Families and anyone who wants to lie down through the night.
How to choose
On a budget, AK Movers at Rs 5,500 is hard to beat. For comfort, ask Al Mustafa about a sleeper berth, which matters more on the winding Zhob section than any upgrade on the motorway half.
Which is the best bus service from Rawalpindi to Quetta
Specialists on price, national operators on network and backup.
AK Movers
Yutong coaches from Mandi Morr, around 13 hours to Quetta.
From Rs 5,500Al Mustafa Transport
2+1 business seats and some sleeper berths on the Zhob route.
From Rs 5,800Daewoo Express
The biggest operator in the country, useful for connections and return trips.
From Rs 7,500Our verdict
Take AK Movers at Rs 5,500 for price and speed, Al Mustafa for a 2+1 seat or berth, and a national operator when you want a larger terminal network at both ends.
Rawalpindi to Quetta bus timings
Departures run from mid afternoon into the evening, timed to arrive in Quetta the next morning.
Afternoon
2:00 PM to 5:00 PMAl Mustafa’s coach leaves around 4:30 PM, arriving the next morning.
Evening
6:00 PM to 8:00 PMAK Movers around 6:00 PM, reaching Quetta at about 7:00 AM.
Earlier
From about 10:00 AMA few daytime departures across operators. Check the schedule.
Winter
December to FebruaryCold nights and possible snow near Muslim Bagh. Pack warm layers.
Check advisories before you travel
Road and security conditions on routes into Balochistan can change. Check current official travel advisories and confirm the route with your operator a day before departure, especially if you are a foreign national.
Rawalpindi and Quetta terminals
Rawalpindi boarding points vary more on this route than on most.
Rawalpindi
- AK Movers
- Mandi Morr, IJP Road, near Pir Wadhai.
- Daewoo Express
- Own terminal near Jhangi Syedan, 26 Number Chungi, Peshawar Road.
- Faisal Movers
- Pir Wadhai, Faizabad and Motorway Chowk, 26 Number.
Quetta
- Arrival
- Coaches enter the city from the north via Kuchlak. Confirm your drop point with the operator.
- Onward
- Local transport to the city centre and cantonment.
- Railway
- Quetta station is the terminus of the line from Sibi.
The road from Rawalpindi to Quetta
Down the M-14 to the Indus, then west over the Sulaiman ranges through Zhob to the Quetta valley.
- RawalpindiDeparture, km 0.
- M-14 to YarikMotorway south, km 320.
- Dera Ismail KhanRest and meal stop, km 340.
- ZhobOver the mountains into Balochistan, km 540.
- Qila Saifullahkm 680.
- Muslim Bagh and KuchlakThe high plateau, km 850.
- QuettaArrival thirteen to fifteen hours later, km 890.
The CPEC western route
This route follows the western alignment of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor: the M-14 motorway to D.I. Khan and the N-50 highway through Zhob. It is much shorter than going via Multan and Sukkur, which is why most operators now use it.
Rawalpindi to Quetta bus vs train vs flight
Over this distance and terrain, flying is a serious option.
Bus
Rs 5,500to Rs 7,500
The most affordable way, with a real choice of seat and berth.
Best on a budget.
Train
Variescheck Pakistan Railways
Jaffar Express has been the through train to Quetta. Confirm current operation before planning around it.
Check before booking.
Flight
Rs 20,000and up, one way
Replaces a night on the road with a short flight.
Worth it if affordable.
Cheapest way to travel from Rawalpindi to Quetta
AK Movers at around Rs 5,500. If your budget allows, flying from Islamabad saves a full night and the mountain road, which many travellers find worth the extra cost.
Rawalpindi to Quetta bus FAQs
What is the Rawalpindi to Quetta bus ticket price?
About Rs 5,500 with AK Movers, Rs 5,800 with Al Mustafa, Rs 6,000 with Super Makhtar, Rs 7,000 with Faisal Movers and Rs 7,500 with Daewoo Express.
How long does the bus from Rawalpindi to Quetta take?
Thirteen to fifteen hours for about 890 km via D.I. Khan and Zhob.
Which route does the Quetta bus take?
Most coaches use the M-14 to D.I. Khan, then the N-50 through Zhob, Qila Saifullah, Muslim Bagh and Kuchlak.
Is there a sleeper bus from Rawalpindi to Quetta?
Al Mustafa Transport offers business class sleeper berths on some coaches. Ask when booking.
Is it safe to travel by bus to Quetta?
Conditions can change. Check current official travel advisories and confirm the route with your operator before departure.
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