Sadiqabad to Ahmadpur East Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
Ahmadpur East, once a seat of the Bahawalpur Nawabs, is about 175 km from Sadiqabad and the natural base for Uch Sharif and the Cholistan desert fort of Derawar. Manthar Transport runs from Ahmadpur East on its network, and trains stop at nearby Dera Nawab Sahib.
Short answer: Sadiqabad to Ahmadpur East costs about Rs 800 by coaster or around Rs 1,000 with Manthar Transport, and takes about three hours. Trains such as the Awam Express and Hazara Express stop at Dera Nawab Sahib, close to the town.
Sadiqabad to Ahmadpur East ticket price by operator
What each operator charges from Sadiqabad to Ahmadpur East, and where you board.
| Bus operator | Class | Boards in Sadiqabad | Journey time | Ticket price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manthar Transport | Luxury, 2+2 | Old bus stand, Ghosia Chowk | 3h | About Rs 1,000 |
| Coasters | Non AC, local | General bus stand | 3h 30m | Rs 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.
Heritage country
Many travellers are heading on to Uch Sharif or Derawar Fort, both reached by local transport from Ahmadpur East.
Manthar’s air conditioned coach is the comfortable way; coasters are cheaper.
Ahmadpur East, Uch Sharif or Derawar
The town is a base for two famous sites.
Ahmadpur East
- What
- Palaces of the former Nawabs, including Sadiq Garh.
- How
- Manthar or coaster.
Uch Sharif
- What
- Tiled Sufi shrines.
- How
- Local transport, about 30 km.
Derawar Fort
- What
- The great Cholistan fort.
- How
- Hire a 4×4 locally.
How to choose
Base yourself in <strong>Ahmadpur East</strong> and hire local transport for the sites.
Which is the best bus from Sadiqabad to Ahmadpur East
Three options for three different priorities.
Manthar Transport
Regular Ahmadpur East service.
About Rs 1,000Coaster
Frequent.
About Rs 800Train to Dera Nawab Sahib
Awam or Hazara Express.
Check fareOur verdict
<strong>Manthar</strong> for comfort.
Sadiqabad to Ahmadpur East bus timings
Daytime travel works best.
Morning
7:00 AM to 10:00 AMArrive by midday.
Midday
11:00 AM to 2:00 PMArrive afternoon.
Late
After 4:00 PMFewer onward options.
Winter
November to FebruaryBest for Derawar and Cholistan.
Desert season
Cholistan is best visited in winter; summer heat makes desert trips hard.
Sadiqabad and Ahmadpur East terminals
Where to board in Sadiqabad and where you arrive in Ahmadpur East.
Sadiqabad
- Manthar Transport
- Head office at Ghosia Chowk on the old bus stand, KLP Road. Manthar has been Sadiqabad based since 1984; confirm whether your coach boards there or at its Shehzad Colony terminal.
- Wagons and coasters
- The general bus stand area on KLP Road.
- Sadiqabad railway station
- On the Karachi to Peshawar main line, a short rickshaw ride from both coach areas.
Ahmadpur East
- Coaches
- Ahmadpur East town.
- Rail
- Dera Nawab Sahib station.
- Onward
- Local transport to Uch and Derawar.
The road from Sadiqabad to Ahmadpur East
North east on the National Highway.
- SadiqabadDeparture, km 0.
- Khanpurkm 95.
- Liaquatpurkm 135.
- Ahmadpur EastArrival about three hours after departure, km 175.
The Nawabs’ town
Ahmadpur East was home to palaces of the Bahawalpur rulers, including Sadiq Garh Palace.
Sadiqabad to Ahmadpur East: coach, coaster or train
How the realistic options compare on this route.
Bus
Rs 1,000about, coach seat
Air conditioned.
Best for most.
Coaster
Rs 800local fare
Frequent coasters.
Best for flexibility.
Train
Check fareeconomy and AC
The Awam Express and Hazara Express stop here.
Close to town.
Cheapest way to travel from Sadiqabad to Ahmadpur East
A coaster at about Rs 800.
Sadiqabad to Ahmadpur East bus FAQs
What is the Sadiqabad to Ahmadpur East bus ticket price?
About Rs 800 by coaster, or around Rs 1,000 with Manthar Transport. Confirm on the day.
How long does the bus from Sadiqabad to Ahmadpur East take?
About three to three and a half hours for roughly 175 km on the n-5 past liaquatpur.
How do I reach Uch Sharif?
Travel to Ahmadpur East and take local transport about 30 km.
Which station serves Ahmadpur East?
Dera Nawab Sahib, close to the town.
Related routes and operators
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