Rawalpindi to Sahiwal Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Timing
The Rawalpindi to Sahiwal ticket price starts at about Rs 2,300 and reaches Rs 3,300. Sahiwal is one of Daewoo’s hub cities, and its network links the city with Rawalpindi as well as Faisalabad, Khanewal, Okara and Chichawatni.
Short answer: The Sahiwal trip takes six and a half to seven and a half hours from Rawalpindi, at Rs 2,300 to Rs 3,300 a seat. Depending on the service, coaches reach Sahiwal across from Faisalabad or up the National Highway from Khanewal. Harappa, one of the great Indus Valley cities, is a short trip from Sahiwal.
Rawalpindi to Sahiwal ticket price by operator
Each fare below shows where in Rawalpindi that service loads.
| Bus operator | Class | Boards in Rawalpindi | Journey time | Ticket price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regional coaches | Coach, 2+2 | Pir Wadhai general stand | 7h 30m | Rs 2,300 |
| Daewoo Express | Luxury, 2+2 | Own terminal, 26 Number Chungi | 6h 45m | Rs 3,300 |
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 Daewoo hub
Because Sahiwal is a Daewoo hub, it has better scheduled links than most south Punjab cities of its size.
Regional coaches are about Rs 1,000 cheaper but slower.
Sahiwal for Harappa
Many visitors use Sahiwal as the base for Harappa.
Harappa
- What
- The site of one of the major cities of the Indus Valley Civilisation.
- From Sahiwal
- A short drive west by local transport.
Chichawatni
- Where
- South west on the National Highway.
- Tip
- On Daewoo’s Sahiwal network.
Pakpattan
- Where
- South of Sahiwal.
- Tip
- Local transport from Sahiwal.
How to choose
For Harappa, travel to Sahiwal and hire local transport. For Pakpattan, Sahiwal is the nearest large city.
Which is the best way to travel from Rawalpindi to Sahiwal
A hub city with good options.
Regional coach
From Pir Wadhai.
From Rs 2,300Daewoo Express
Direct service to its Sahiwal terminal.
From Rs 3,300Private car
Combine Sahiwal and Harappa.
From Rs 17,000Our verdict
Take Daewoo at Rs 3,300 for the direct scheduled service.
Rawalpindi to Sahiwal bus timings
Several departures daily.
Morning
6:00 AM to 10:00 AMArrive by mid afternoon.
Midday
11:00 AM to 2:00 PMLimited.
Evening
4:00 PM to 9:00 PMArrive late.
Winter
November to FebruaryBest months for Harappa.
Two routes, similar times
Coaches via Faisalabad and via Khanewal take broadly similar times. Ask which your service uses if you want to get off on the way.
Rawalpindi and Sahiwal terminals
Daewoo operates its own Sahiwal terminal.
Rawalpindi
- Daewoo Express
- Own terminal near Jhangi Syedan, 26 Number Chungi, Peshawar Road.
- Pir Wadhai general stand
- Coasters, vans and regional coaches.
- Tip
- Ask which route your coach takes.
Sahiwal
- Daewoo Express
- Daewoo Terminal, Sahiwal. Confirm the address on your ticket.
- City stand
- Regional coaches finish in the city.
- Onward
- Local transport to Harappa and Pakpattan.
The road from Rawalpindi to Sahiwal
Motorways into central Punjab, then across to Sahiwal.
- RawalpindiDeparture, km 0.
- Bhera service areaTea, fuel and prayer break, km 195.
- Faisalabadkm 330.
- Central Punjab roadsTowards the National Highway, km 450.
- SahiwalArrival about seven hours later, km 520.
Next door to the Indus Valley
Harappa gave its name to the Harappan civilisation, and its museum and excavated mounds make Sahiwal one of the best bases for Indus Valley history in Pakistan.
Rawalpindi to Sahiwal bus vs car
Road travel is the practical option for most travellers.
Bus
Rs 2,300to Rs 3,300
Direct Daewoo plus regional coaches.
Most travellers choose this.
Private car
Rs 17,000and up, one way
Useful for combining Harappa.
For Harappa.
Cheapest way to travel from Rawalpindi to Sahiwal
A regional coach from Pir Wadhai at around Rs 2,300.
Rawalpindi to Sahiwal bus FAQs
How much is a bus ticket from Rawalpindi to Sahiwal?
Indicative fares are Rs 2,300 on regional coaches, Rs 3,300 with Daewoo Express.
How long does it take from Rawalpindi to Sahiwal?
Six and a half to seven and a half hours, covering roughly 520 km (route varies by operator).
Does Daewoo run from Rawalpindi to Sahiwal?
Yes, Daewoo’s Sahiwal network includes Rawalpindi.
How do I get to Harappa?
Travel to Sahiwal and take local transport a short distance west.
Which route does the bus take?
It varies by operator, via Faisalabad or via Khanewal.
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