Route · Sadiqabad to Samarbagh, Lower Dir

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

Samarbagh, in the Jandool valley of Lower Dir, is a tehsil of about 428,000 people west of Timergara towards Bajaur. From Sadiqabad the route runs through the twin cities, over the Malakand Pass and through Timergara.

Ticket price from: Rs 5,950Daewoo overnight
Better classes: Rs 6,250Royal Movers to Faizabad, then Timergara
Distance: about 1,080 kmVia the twin cities, Malakand and Timergara
Journey time: About 15 hours 30Jandool valley
Departures: Changes neededFrom Sadiqabad

Short answer: Samarbagh lies in the Jandool valley west of Timergara, on the road towards Bajaur. Ride overnight to the twin cities, cross the Malakand Pass to Timergara, then take a valley coach west; roughly Rs 5,950 over two days.

Fares by operator

Sadiqabad to Samarbagh ticket price by operator

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

Sadiqabad to Samarbagh fares by operator
Bus operator	Class	Boards in Sadiqabad	Journey time	Ticket price
Daewoo overnight, Dir coach over Malakand, then the Jandool road	Three stages	KLP Road, Sabz Mandi	About 15h 40m	About Rs 5,950
Royal Movers to Faizabad, then Timergara and west	Three stages	GT Road terminal	About 15h 40m	About Rs 6,250

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 Jandool valley

Samarbagh lies in the Jandool valley, on the road between Timergara and Bajaur.

Local coaches from Timergara run through the day.

Before you book

Samarbagh and Jandool

A side valley of Dir.

Samarbagh

How: Coach from Timergara.
Good for: Tehsil town.

Jandool valley

What: Farming valley west of Dir.
Tip: Green in spring.

Timergara

Where: Main hub.
Tip: See our Timergara page.

How to choose

Via <strong>Timergara</strong>.

The real choice

Which is the best bus from Sadiqabad to Samarbagh

Three options for three different priorities.

Simplest

Via the twin cities and Timergara

Multi stage to reach Samarbagh.

About Rs 6,000

Alternative

Via Mardan and Malakand

Multi stage to reach Samarbagh.

About Rs 6,300

Hub

Timergara

Last change to reach Samarbagh.

Pay locally

Our verdict

Via <strong>Timergara</strong>.

Schedule

Sadiqabad to Samarbagh bus timings

Two days is easiest.

Night coach

8:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Twin cities at dawn, heading for Samarbagh.

Dir coach

Morning

Over Malakand to Timergara, heading for Samarbagh.

Valley leg

Afternoon

West into Jandool, heading for Samarbagh.

Advisories

Always

Check before travelling, heading for Samarbagh.

Malakand Pass

The road into Dir climbs over the Malakand Pass, a historic frontier route.

Where to board

Sadiqabad and Samarbagh terminals

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

Sadiqabad

Daewoo Express: KLP Road near Sabz Mandi, Tehsil Sadiqabad. Helpline 111-007-008.
Royal Movers: Main GT Road, next door to the Waraich Express terminal.

Samarbagh

From Timergara: Valley coaches west for Samarbagh.
Samarbagh: Town for Samarbagh.
Onward: Bajaur side for Samarbagh.

The road

The road from Sadiqabad to Samarbagh

To the twin cities, over Malakand to Timergara, then west.

SadiqabadDeparture, km 0 on the way to Samarbagh.
Rawalpindikm 800 on the way to Samarbagh.
TimergaraChange, km 1,040 on the way to Samarbagh.
SamarbaghArrival about fifteen and a half hours after departure, km 1,080.

Into Jandool

West of Timergara the road enters the Jandool valley towards Bajaur.

Bus options

Sadiqabad to Samarbagh bus options compared

How the realistic options compare on this route.

01Recommended

Bus

Rs 6,000about, multi stage

Journey time: About 15 hours 30
Frequency: Daily
Arrives: Samarbagh

Via the twin cities, Malakand and Timergara.

Best for most.

02Cheapest

Daewoo overnight, Dir coach over Malakand, then the Jandool road

About Rs 5,950three stages

Journey time: About 15h 40m
Boards: KLP Road, Sabz Mandi
To: Samarbagh

Daewoo overnight, Dir coach over Malakand, then the Jandool road reaches Samarbagh in 15h 40m, boarding at KLP Road, Sabz Mandi.

Cheapest for Samarbagh at About Rs 5,950.

03Middle option

Royal Movers to Faizabad, then Timergara and west

About Rs 6,250three stages

Journey time: About 15h 40m
Boards: GT Road terminal
To: Samarbagh

Royal Movers to Faizabad, then Timergara and west reaches Samarbagh in 15h 40m, boarding at GT Road terminal.

Middle option for Samarbagh at About Rs 6,250.

Cheapest way to travel from Sadiqabad to Samarbagh

About Rs 6,000 via Timergara.

Common questions

Sadiqabad to Samarbagh bus FAQs

What is the Sadiqabad to Samarbagh bus ticket price?

Fares start at about Rs 6,000 with Coach to the twin cities, then via Timergara. Royal Movers to Faizabad, then over Malakand is about Rs 6,300. Prices change with class, season and fuel adjustments, so check the live fare before paying.

How long does the bus from Sadiqabad to Samarbagh take?

About fifteen and a half hours with changes for roughly 1,080 km via the twin cities, malakand and timergara.

Which district is Samarbagh in?

Lower Dir.

Is Samarbagh near Bajaur?

Yes, on the road west towards Bajaur.

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