Sadiqabad to Tank Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
Tank, a district of about 470,000 people, lies about 65 km north west of D.I. Khan at the edge of the Waziristan hills. From Sadiqabad the practical route crosses the Thal to D.I. Khan and continues by local coach.
Short answer: The trip from Sadiqabad to Tank takes about ten hours and costs roughly Rs 3,700. Cross the Thal with Waraich Express to Layyah, continue to D.I. Khan, then ride about 65 km north west. Tank borders South Waziristan, so read the latest guidance and aim to arrive before dark.
Sadiqabad to Tank ticket price by operator
What each operator charges from Sadiqabad to Tank, and where you board.
| Bus operator | Class | Boards in Sadiqabad | Journey time | Ticket price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waraich to Layyah, local to D.I. Khan, then van | Three stages | Waraich terminal | About 10h | About Rs 3,700 |
| Faisal Movers hi-roof to D.G. Khan, then north | Multi stage | New General Bus Stand | About 11h 30m | About Rs 3,900 |
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.
Beyond D.I. Khan
Tank sits at the foot of the Waziristan hills; for most travellers it is the end of the line rather than a waypoint.
Vans and coaches from D.I. Khan’s general stand run to Tank throughout the day.
Tank district
At the edge of the hills.
Tank
- How
- Local from D.I. Khan.
- Good for
- District offices.
Jandola
- Where
- North, towards Waziristan.
- Tip
- Access may be restricted.
Advisories
- Tip
- Check before travelling.
How to plan it
<strong>D.I. Khan</strong> by early afternoon, then Tank.
Which is the best bus from Sadiqabad to Tank
Three options for three different priorities.
Thal route to D.I. Khan
Then Tank van.
About Rs 3,700Up the Indus Highway
Via D.G. Khan.
About Rs 3,900Our verdict
<strong>Via D.I. Khan</strong> in daylight.
Sadiqabad to Tank bus timings
Daylight travel.
Dawn
6:00 AMThal crossing by late morning.
D.I. Khan
Early afternoonVan to Tank.
Arrival
Before duskAbout ten hours.
Guidance
Before leavingRead the latest advice.
Gateway town
Tank has long been a trading town between the Indus plain and the Waziristan hills.
Sadiqabad and Tank terminals
Where to board in Sadiqabad and where you arrive in Tank.
Sadiqabad
- Waraich Express
- Its own terminal on the main road. Waraich is run by the Sadiqabad Transport Company.
- Wagons and coasters
- The general bus stand area on KLP Road.
Tank
- From D.I. Khan
- Local coaches.
- Tank
- Town.
- Onward
- Jandola, if permitted.
The road from Sadiqabad to Tank
North through the Thal, across the Indus, then north west.
- SadiqabadDeparture, km 0.
- Multankm 280.
- Bhakkarkm 430.
- D.I. KhanChange, km 520.
- TankArrival about ten hours after departure, km 585.
Towards Waziristan
North west of D.I. Khan the land rises towards the Waziristan hills.
Sadiqabad to Tank bus options compared
How the realistic options compare on this route.
Bus
Rs 3,700about, three stages
Across the Thal and the Indus, then a van.
Most used.
Van from D.I. Khan
Rs 500local fare
Vans leave D.I. Khan’s general stand when full.
Last leg.
Faisal Movers hi-roof to D.G. Khan, then north
About Rs 3,900multi stage
Faisal Movers hi-roof to D.G. Khan, then north reaches Tank in 11h 30m, boarding at New General Bus Stand.
Middle option for Tank at About Rs 3,900.
Cheapest way to travel from Sadiqabad to Tank
Via D.I. Khan, about Rs 3,700.
Sadiqabad to Tank bus FAQs
What is the Sadiqabad to Tank bus ticket price?
About Rs 3,700 via D.I. Khan. Confirm on the day.
How long does the bus from Sadiqabad to Tank take?
About ten to eleven hours with changes for roughly 585 km via layyah, bhakkar and d.i. khan.
Does Tank border Waziristan?
Yes, it lies at the edge of South Waziristan.
Where do Tank vans leave from in D.I. Khan?
From the general bus stand.
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