Sahiwal to Fort Abbas Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
Three local rides take Sahiwal travellers to Fort Abbas on the Cholistan edge: a bus or van to Arifwala, a coach or van over the Sutlej to Haroonabad, then the road south to the desert town. Set off early; the 215 km take about six hours.
Fares On board coaches and vans
Quick Fare Check: Sahiwal to Fort Abbas is about 215 km with changes at Arifwala and Haroonabad: local buses and vans to Arifwala, paid on board; local coaches and vans to Haroonabad, paid on board; local coaches and vans to Fort Abbas, paid on board. Allow about six hours.
Sahiwal to Fort Abbas bus fare by operator
Sahiwal to Fort Abbas bus fares add up 3 rides, since nothing runs straight through.
| Bus operator | Class | Route | Journey time | Ticket price | Booking |
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| Local buses and vans | Bus or van | Leg 1: Sahiwal to Arifwala, through the day | Paid on board | Tickets at the stand | |
| Local coaches and vans | Coach or van | Leg 2: Arifwala to Haroonabad, through the day | Paid on board | Tickets at the stand | |
| Local coaches and vans | Coach or van | Leg 3: Haroonabad to Fort Abbas, through the day | Paid on board | Tickets at the stand |
Indicative one-way prices for one adult seat on each ride; local fares are paid on board, and coach seats are confirmed at booking.
Sahiwal to Fort Abbas route map
Sahiwal to Fort Abbas bus timings
Sahiwal to Fort Abbas bus timings follow the coaches and vans, which run from early morning until evening.
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Morning
From early
Coaches and vans start loading at Sahiwal’s General Bus Stand soon after first light.
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Daytime
As they fill
Coaches and vans leave when full, so the wait is rarely long outside midday.
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Evening
Before dark
Services thin out after dark; set off by late afternoon for the last coach or van.
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Eid and summer
Book ahead
Long-distance seats sell out before both Eids, and summer afternoons on the southern plains are very hot; book both legs early.
Sahiwal to Fort Abbas bus online booking
Sahiwal to Fort Abbas coaches and vans are not sold online; pay on board. For booked coaches out of Sahiwal, see the related routes below.
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Choose your coach
Pick an operator and class from the fare table above, and check where it boards and drops before you pay.
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Pick your seat
Choose a window or aisle seat on the seat map. Women are seated beside women or family members.
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Pay and board
Pay by JazzCash, Easypaisa or card and keep the e-ticket. Carry your CNIC and reach the terminal 30 minutes early.
Which is the best bus service from Sahiwal to Fort Abbas?
The best way from Sahiwal to Fort Abbas is an early start, so that every change happens in daylight.
Our pick
Leave Sahiwal’s General Bus Stand early and allow about six hours for the 3 rides; confirm each fare before you pay.
Before you book a Sahiwal to Fort Abbas bus
Before you travel from Sahiwal to Fort Abbas, three things are worth knowing.
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Bahawalpur option
The 8:30 am Faisal Movers coach to Bahawalpur has a published fare, about Rs 1,700, but it is a long way round; see Sahiwal to Bahawalpur.
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Haroonabad
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Desert edge
Fort Abbas is a base for trips into the Cholistan sands.
Sahiwal to Fort Abbas bus FAQs
What is the Sahiwal to Fort Abbas bus fare?
Booked coach seats are confirmed at booking and local rides are paid on board; check each fare before you set off.
Is there a direct bus from Sahiwal to Fort Abbas?
No. Change at Arifwala and Haroonabad.
How long does Sahiwal to Fort Abbas take?
About six hours, including the waits between rides.
Where does the first ride leave from?
From Sahiwal’s General Bus Stand.
How far is Fort Abbas from Haroonabad?
About 65 km, an hour and a quarter.
Book Sahiwal to Fort Abbas bus tickets for your date
Travelling further from Sahiwal? Book a coach on one of the routes above and pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card.
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