Sadiqabad to Shikarpur Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
Shikarpur, once one of Sindh’s great trading cities, is about 205 km from Sadiqabad. The route runs through Sukkur, where since April 2026 the Sindh government’s Sukkur–Shikarpur People’s Bus Service has offered hybrid buses at half fare.
Short answer: Sadiqabad to Shikarpur costs about Rs 1,600 to Rs 1,800 and takes three and a half to four hours. Take a Karachi coach to Sukkur, then the subsidised People’s Bus or a van for the last 35 km. The Jaffar Express also calls at Shikarpur when running.
Sadiqabad to Shikarpur ticket price by operator
What each operator charges from Sadiqabad to Shikarpur, and where you board.
| Bus operator | Class | Boards in Sadiqabad | Journey time | Ticket price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coach to Sukkur, then People’s Bus | Two stages | Faisal Movers or Royal Movers | 3h 45m | About Rs 1,600 |
| Coach to Sukkur, then van | Two stages | Faisal Movers or Royal Movers | 3h 30m | About Rs 1,800 |
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.
A cheaper last leg
The new People’s Bus Service between Sukkur and Shikarpur charges passengers half the fare, with the provincial government paying the rest. Timings and stops were still being settled when it launched, so ask in Sukkur.
Vans remain the fallback, leaving whenever they fill.
People’s Bus or van
Two ways to cover Sukkur to Shikarpur.
People’s Bus
- What
- Hybrid buses, 50 per cent fare support, launched April 2026.
- Tip
- Check timings in Sukkur.
Van
- What
- Leaves when full.
- Good for
- Any time of day.
How to choose
Try the <strong>People’s Bus</strong> first; vans if it is not running.
Which is the best bus from Sadiqabad to Shikarpur
Three options for three different priorities.
People’s Bus
Subsidised Sukkur to Shikarpur service.
About Rs 1,600 totalVan
Leaves when full.
About Rs 1,800 totalJaffar Express
When running.
Check fareOur verdict
Coach to Sukkur, then the <strong>People’s Bus</strong>.
Sadiqabad to Shikarpur bus timings
Leave in the morning.
Sadiqabad
7:00 AM to 10:00 AMReach Sukkur by midday.
Sukkur
MiddayPeople’s Bus or van.
Arrival
AfternoonAbout four hours in total.
Summer
May to AugustExtreme heat.
The old trading city
Shikarpur’s merchants once financed trade across Central Asia, and its covered bazaar and old havelis recall that past.
Sadiqabad and Shikarpur terminals
Where to board in Sadiqabad and where you arrive in Shikarpur.
Sadiqabad
- Faisal Movers
- New General Bus Stand, beside the Moon Cheema filling station on KLP Road.
- Royal Movers
- Main GT Road, next door to the Waraich Express terminal.
- Sadiqabad railway station
- On the Karachi to Peshawar main line, a short rickshaw ride from both coach areas.
Shikarpur
- People’s Bus
- Sukkur to Shikarpur; check stops.
- Vans
- Finish in Shikarpur town.
- Rail
- Shikarpur station.
The road from Sadiqabad to Shikarpur
To Sukkur, then west.
- SadiqabadDeparture, km 0.
- SukkurChange, km 170.
- ShikarpurArrival about four hours after departure, km 205.
Covered bazaar
Shikarpur’s long covered bazaar is one of the most atmospheric in Sindh.
Sadiqabad to Shikarpur: bus, train or car
How the realistic options compare on this route.
Bus
Rs 1,600about, two stages
Cheap with the subsidised last leg.
Best for most.
Train
Check fareeconomy and AC
The Jaffar Express calls at Shikarpur.
Check first.
Private car
Rs 10,000and up, one way
For families.
Groups only.
Cheapest way to travel from Sadiqabad to Shikarpur
Coach to Sukkur and the People’s Bus, around Rs 1,600.
Sadiqabad to Shikarpur bus FAQs
What is the Sadiqabad to Shikarpur bus ticket price?
About Rs 1,600 to Rs 1,800 in total: roughly Rs 1,300 to Sukkur, then the subsidised People’s Bus or a van. Confirm fares on the day.
How long does the bus from Sadiqabad to Shikarpur take?
About three and a half to four hours for roughly 205 km via sukkur.
Is there a direct bus from Sadiqabad to Shikarpur?
No. Change in Sukkur.
What is the Sukkur–Shikarpur People’s Bus?
A Sindh government service launched in April 2026 with hybrid buses and half fares.
Related routes and operators
From Sadiqabad and to Shikarpur
Operator fare lists
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