Rawalpindi to Sibi Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Timing
Sibi lies on the plain below the Bolan Pass, famous for its annual Sibi Mela and for being one of the hottest places in Pakistan. Fares from Rawalpindi run from about Rs 5,200 to Rs 6,200.
Short answer: The Sibi trip takes sixteen to eighteen hours from Rawalpindi, at Rs 5,200 to Rs 6,200 a seat. The shorter route runs through Sukkur and Jacobabad on the N-65. The alternative is a Quetta coach and local transport back down the Bolan road. Check advisories before travelling.
Rawalpindi to Sibi ticket price by operator
The main ways to Sibi, with the Rawalpindi boarding point beside each fare.
| Bus operator | Class | Boards in Rawalpindi | Journey time | Ticket price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Via Jacobabad | Sukkur coach, then N-65 | Faizabad or Pir Wadhai | 17h | Rs 5,200 |
| Quetta coach, then local | Two stages | Mandi Morr, IJP Road | 18h | Rs 6,200 |
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.
Jacobabad or Quetta
Neither route is direct, so plan the change carefully.
Sibi’s February mela is the busiest week of the year.
Sibi Mela and the Bolan
Two reasons people travel here.
Sibi Mela
- When
- Held annually in winter.
- Tip
- Accommodation fills early.
Bolan Pass
- Where
- North west towards Quetta.
- Tip
- Historic road and rail route.
Heat
- When
- Summer temperatures are extreme.
- Tip
- Travel in winter if you can.
How to choose
Use the Jacobabad route for time, or Quetta if you are already heading there.
Which is the best way to travel from Rawalpindi to Sibi
Two connecting routes.
Via Jacobabad
Sukkur coach, then N-65.
From Rs 5,200Via Quetta
Coach then local.
From Rs 6,200Private car
With a local driver.
From Rs 38,000Our verdict
Travel via Sukkur and Jacobabad, checking advisories first.
Rawalpindi to Sibi bus timings
Evening departures connect overnight.
Afternoon
1:00 PM to 4:00 PMReach Sukkur before dawn.
Evening
5:00 PM to 9:00 PMReach Sibi next afternoon.
Mela week
WinterBook well ahead.
Summer
May to SeptemberDangerous heat.
Heat and history
Sibi records some of the highest temperatures in Pakistan, and its fort and mela have made it a regional centre for centuries.
Rawalpindi and Sibi terminals
Local transport finishes in Sibi.
Rawalpindi
- Faizabad
- Skyways and other coach counters beside the Metro Bus station.
- Pir Wadhai general stand
- Coasters, vans and regional coaches.
- Tip
- Conditions on the N-65 change with the season and security situation; check before booking.
Sibi
- Town stand
- Local transport finishes here.
- Railway
- Sibi is on the Quetta line.
- Tip
- Conditions on the N-65 change with the season and security situation; check before booking.
The road from Rawalpindi to Sibi
Motorways to Sukkur, then west into Balochistan.
- RawalpindiDeparture, km 0.
- Sukkurkm 960.
- Jacobabadkm 1,060.
- Dera Murad Jamalikm 1,120.
- SibiArrival sixteen to eighteen hours later, km 1,150.
Below the Bolan
Sibi sits at the foot of the Bolan Pass, the historic route between the Indus plains and the Quetta plateau.
Rawalpindi to Sibi bus vs car
Road travel is the practical option for most travellers.
Bus
Rs 5,200to Rs 6,200
Connecting routes.
The practical default.
Private car
Rs 38,000and up, one way
With a local driver.
Only split between four.
Cheapest way to travel from Rawalpindi to Sibi
A coach to Sukkur and onward via Jacobabad, around Rs 5,200.
Rawalpindi to Sibi bus FAQs
What is the Rawalpindi to Sibi bus ticket price?
Expect roughly Rs 5,200 with Via Jacobabad, Rs 6,200 with Quetta coach, then local.
How long does it take from Rawalpindi to Sibi?
Sixteen to eighteen hours, covering roughly 1150 km (jacobabad, or via Quetta).
How do I get to Sibi from Rawalpindi?
Via Sukkur and Jacobabad on the N-65, or via Quetta.
When is Sibi Mela?
It is held annually in winter; book accommodation early.
Is it safe?
Conditions on the N-65 change with the season and security situation; check before booking.
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