Route · Sadiqabad to Jhelum on the GT Road

Sadiqabad to Jhelum Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing

Jhelum, the river city known for its army recruits and the nearby Rohtas Fort, is about 790 km from Sadiqabad. No coach runs straight through, but three mainline trains, the Awam, Jaffar and Hazara Express, link the two towns without a change.

Ticket price from
Rs 3,900Via Lahore
Distance
about 790 kmVia Lahore and the GT Road
Journey time
10h to 11hTrains direct
Departures
Change neededFrom Sadiqabad

Short answer: Sadiqabad to Jhelum costs about Rs 3,900 by coach via Lahore and takes ten to eleven hours, or about Rs 4,100 on Waraich to Kharian and a local coach on. The Awam, Jaffar and Hazara Express trains run direct.

Fares by operator

Sadiqabad to Jhelum ticket price by operator

What each operator charges from Sadiqabad to Jhelum, and where you board.

Sadiqabad to Jhelum fares by operator
Bus operatorClassBoards in SadiqabadJourney timeTicket price
Via LahoreLahore coach, then GT RoadAny Sadiqabad counter10h 30mAbout Rs 3,900
Via KharianWaraich to Kharian, then localOwn terminal, GT Road10h 30mAbout Rs 4,100
TrainAwam, Jaffar or Hazara ExpressSadiqabad stationAbout 17hCheck fare

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.

Rail is direct here

With no direct coach, the three mainline trains are the only single-ticket option.

By road, Waraich to Kharian leaves only the last 50 km on the GT Road.


Before you book

Three ways to Jhelum

Road with a change, or rail direct.

Via Lahore

How
Any Lahore coach, then GT Road.
Good for
Most departures.

Via Kharian

How
Waraich to Kharian, then local.
Good for
Shortest last leg.

Train

How
Awam, Jaffar or Hazara Express.
Good for
No change.

How to choose

The <strong>train</strong> for simplicity; <strong>via Kharian</strong> by road.

The real choice

Which is the best bus from Sadiqabad to Jhelum

Three options for three different priorities.

No change

Mainline train

Three trains stop at Jhelum.

Check fare
Most departures

Via Lahore

Frequent GT Road coaches.

About Rs 3,900
Short last leg

Via Kharian

Waraich, then local.

About Rs 4,100

Our verdict

The <strong>train</strong> if you have time; <strong>via Kharian</strong> by road.


Schedule

Sadiqabad to Jhelum bus timings

Road connections all day; trains at set times.

Morning

7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Arrive late evening.

Night

8:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Arrive mid morning.

Trains

Daily

Check timings.

Winter fog

December to January

GT Road fog.

Rohtas Fort

Rohtas Fort, a World Heritage Site built by Sher Shah Suri, is a short drive from Jhelum.

Where to board

Sadiqabad and Jhelum terminals

Where to board in Sadiqabad and where you arrive in Jhelum.

Sadiqabad

Waraich Express
Its own terminal on the main road. Waraich is run by the Sadiqabad Transport Company.
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.
Sadiqabad railway station
On the Karachi to Peshawar main line, a short rickshaw ride from both coach areas.

Jhelum

From Lahore or Kharian
GT Road coaches to Jhelum.
Rail
Jhelum station.
Onward
Local transport to Rohtas Fort.

The road

The road from Sadiqabad to Jhelum

To Lahore, then the GT Road north.

  1. SadiqabadDeparture, km 0.
  2. Lahorekm 615.
  3. Gujratkm 715.
  4. Khariankm 740.
  5. JhelumArrival about ten and a half hours after departure, km 790.

The Jhelum river

The GT Road crosses the Jhelum river just before the city.

Train, bus or car

Sadiqabad to Jhelum: train, bus or car

How the realistic options compare on this route.

01Direct

Train

Check fareeconomy and AC

Journey time
About 17h
Frequency
Daily
Station
Jhelum

The Awam Express, Jaffar Express and Hazara Express all stop at Jhelum.

No change.

02Faster

Bus

Rs 3,900about, two stages

Journey time
10h to 11h
Frequency
Daily
Arrives
Jhelum

Faster.

Good for most.

03For groups

Private car

Rs 28,000and up, one way

Journey time
About 9h 30m
Stops
Your choice
Arrives
Door to door

For groups.

Groups only.

Cheapest way to travel from Sadiqabad to Jhelum

Economy on a mainline train.


Common questions

Sadiqabad to Jhelum bus FAQs

What is the Sadiqabad to Jhelum bus ticket price?

About Rs 3,900 via Lahore or Rs 4,100 via Kharian; economy on the train is usually cheaper. Confirm on the day.

How long does the bus from Sadiqabad to Jhelum take?

About ten to eleven hours for roughly 790 km via lahore and the gt road.

Is there a direct bus from Sadiqabad to Jhelum?

No; change in Lahore or Kharian.

Which trains run direct?

The Awam Express, Jaffar Express and Hazara Express.

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