Sadiqabad to Zhob Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
Zhob, in Balochistan’s north east near the Afghan border, is reached most directly from D.I. Khan along the N-50, which has been upgraded in recent years. Zhob district counted about 356,000 people in 2023. From Sadiqabad the plan is north through the Thal to D.I. Khan and then west.
Short answer: Sadiqabad to Zhob takes around thirteen hours and costs about Rs 5,000, travelling via Layyah and D.I. Khan and then west on the N-50 through the Sulaiman hills. Going round by Quetta is much longer. Check Balochistan guidance and aim to cross the hills in daylight.
Sadiqabad to Zhob ticket price by operator
What each operator charges from Sadiqabad to Zhob, and where you board.
| Bus operator | Class | Boards in Sadiqabad | Journey time | Ticket price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Via D.I. Khan and the N-50 | Multi stage | Own terminal, GT Road | About 13h | About Rs 5,000 |
| Via Quetta | Multi stage | New General Bus Stand | About 18h | About Rs 6,500 |
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 N-50 from D.I. Khan
The upgraded N-50 has made D.I. Khan to Zhob a far quicker drive than it once was.
Zhob is close to the Afghan border, and checkpoints on the N-50 are routine.
Crossing the Sulaiman hills
The N-50 is the key.
D.I. Khan to Zhob
- Road
- N-50 through the hills.
- Tip
- Leave D.I. Khan by midday.
Checkpoints
- What
- Routine on the N-50.
- Tip
- Keep your CNIC ready.
Beyond Zhob
- Where
- Qila Saifullah and Quetta.
- How
- Onward coaches.
How to plan it
Reach <strong>D.I. Khan by midday</strong> to cross the hills in daylight.
Which is the best bus from Sadiqabad to Zhob
Three options for three different priorities.
Via D.I. Khan
Multi stage.
About Rs 5,000Via Quetta
Much longer.
About Rs 6,500Car with driver
With local advice.
From Rs 25,000Our verdict
<strong>Via D.I. Khan</strong>.
Sadiqabad to Zhob bus timings
Daylight travel.
Sadiqabad
DawnLayyah by late morning.
D.I. Khan
By middayCoaches west on the N-50.
Zhob
EveningAbout thirteen hours.
Winter
December to FebruaryCold nights in the hills.
Sulaiman range
The N-50 crosses the Sulaiman range between D.I. Khan and Zhob.
Sadiqabad and Zhob terminals
Where to board in Sadiqabad and where you arrive in Zhob.
Sadiqabad
- Waraich Express
- Its own terminal on the main road. Waraich is run by the Sadiqabad Transport Company.
- Faisal Movers
- New General Bus Stand, beside the Moon Cheema filling station on KLP Road.
Zhob
- From D.I. Khan
- N-50 coaches.
- Zhob
- Town bus stand.
- Onward
- Qila Saifullah and Quetta.
The road from Sadiqabad to Zhob
North through the Thal, then west on the N-50.
- SadiqabadDeparture, km 0.
- Layyahkm 360.
- D.I. Khankm 520.
- ZhobArrival about thirteen hours after departure, km 720.
Northern Balochistan
Zhob sits in a high valley surrounded by the hills of the Sulaiman range.
Sadiqabad to Zhob: bus or car
How the realistic options compare on this route.
Bus
Rs 5,000about, multi stage
Practical.
Best for most.
Private car
Rs 25,000and up, one way
With a local driver.
Groups only.
Cheapest way to travel from Sadiqabad to Zhob
Via D.I. Khan, about Rs 5,000.
Sadiqabad to Zhob bus FAQs
What is the Sadiqabad to Zhob bus ticket price?
About Rs 5,000 via D.I. Khan, or about Rs 6,500 via Quetta. Confirm on the day.
How long does the bus from Sadiqabad to Zhob take?
About thirteen to eighteen hours with changes for roughly 720 km via d.i. khan and the n-50.
Which road goes from D.I. Khan to Zhob?
The N-50 through the Sulaiman hills.
Are there checkpoints?
Yes, they are routine on the N-50; carry your CNIC.
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