Sania Express Ticket Price, Bus Timings, Online Booking & Contact Number
The Sania Express ticket price runs about Rs 1,960 for Executive and Rs 2,790 for Business Class on its main corridors, with Lahore to Peshawar at Rs 2,550 Executive. Formerly Shuja Royal Express, it is a Lahore based luxury service now owned by Faisal Movers, which explains its terminal arrangements.
Short answer: Sania Express charges around Rs 1,960 for Executive and Rs 2,790 for Business Class, with Lahore to Peshawar at Rs 2,550 Executive. It sits just below its parent Faisal Movers on price while reaching several smaller Punjab towns the parent brand serves less often.
Sania Express ticket price list for popular routes
The Sania Express ticket price list covers the Lahore corridors north and east, plus a set of smaller southern Punjab destinations. Executive is the workhorse class, with Business Class available on the busier routes.
| Route | Journey time | Executive | Business Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lahore to Faisalabad | 2h 15m | Rs 1,050 | On request |
| Lahore to Islamabad | 4h 45m | Rs 1,960 | Rs 2,790 |
| Lahore to Rawalpindi | 4h 45m | Rs 1,960 | Rs 2,790 |
| Lahore to Peshawar | 6h 45m | Rs 2,550 | On request |
| Lahore to Chishtian | 5h 30m | Rs 2,100 | On request |
| Lahore to Haroonabad | 6h 00m | Rs 2,250 | On request |
| Lahore to Bahawalnagar | 6h 30m | Rs 2,400 | On request |
| Lahore to Abbottabad | 7h 00m | Rs 2,700 | On request |
Fares are indicative published prices and vary with class, fuel adjustments and peak demand. Class availability differs by route. Your live, confirmed fare appears on the seat map before payment.
Priced just below the parent brand
On Lahore to Islamabad, Sania Express Executive at Rs 1,960 sits marginally under Faisal Movers Executive at Rs 2,000, and its Business Class at Rs 2,790 is a little above the parent’s Rs 2,750. The two brands are close enough on the trunk routes that the choice usually comes down to departure time rather than price. Where Sania earns its place is the smaller destinations: Chishtian, Haroonabad, Fort Abbas, Jauharabad and Bahawalnagar.
Sania Express is owned by Faisal Movers
Sania Express was formerly known as Shuja Royal Express and was acquired by Faisal Movers. If you are comparing the two on a fare table, you are comparing a parent company with its own subsidiary rather than two independent rivals.
Formerly Shuja Royal Express
The company operated under the Shuja Royal Express name before the acquisition, and still markets itself as a privately owned luxury service headquartered in Lahore.
Shared terminals and numbers
Sania Express boards at Abdullah Travels on Band Road, which is the Faisal Movers head office terminal, and its published Rawalpindi contact is the Faisal Movers UAN 051-111-22-44-88.
Check both when booking
Since the brands share terminals, switching between them rarely means changing where you board. Compare their departure times together rather than treating them as separate searches.
Which of the two should you book?
On the trunk corridors the fares are within a few percent of each other, so choose on departure time and class availability rather than brand. Where Sania Express is genuinely distinct is the smaller southern Punjab towns, and where Faisal Movers wins outright is anything requiring a sleeper berth or a long haul route to Karachi, which Sania does not run.
Sania Express bus classes and what each fare includes
Sania Express runs four classes, from Standard through to Business Class, with comfort levels and amenities rising through the tiers. Availability varies by route rather than every class running on every corridor.
Standard
2 + 2The entry tier on selected routes.
- Air conditioned, reclining seats
- Lowest fare in the range
- Availability varies by corridor
- Basic refreshments
Executive
2 + 2The workhorse class across the network.
- More legroom than Standard
- Onboard entertainment
- Refreshments included
- Runs on all main corridors
Executive Plus
2 + 2A step up on newer vehicles.
- Better seating than Executive
- Enhanced entertainment system
- Selected departures only
- Modest premium over Executive
Business Class
2 + 1The top tier, with three seats per row.
- Single seat on one side of the aisle
- Deepest recline in the fleet
- Enhanced meal and refreshment service
- Available on the busier corridors
No sleeper on the network
Sania Express offers no sleeper berths on any route. Business Class with 2+1 seating is the ceiling. Since its longest journeys run around seven hours to Abbottabad and Mansehra rather than the fifteen hour Karachi corridors, that is a reasonable place to stop. If you need a berth, its parent company Faisal Movers runs them on the long haul routes.
Sania Express bus timings and departure frequency
Sania Express bus timings concentrate on the Lahore corridors, with the twin cities route carrying the most departures. Services to the smaller southern Punjab towns run to sparser schedules, so those need checking before you travel.
Twin cities corridor
FrequentLahore to Rawalpindi and Islamabad is the core route, with the widest choice of departures and full class availability.
Northern routes
DailyPeshawar, Abbottabad and Mansehra services, with the hill routes running fewer departures than the motorway corridors.
Southern Punjab
Limited dailyChishtian, Haroonabad, Fort Abbas, Bahawalnagar and Jauharabad. Check the schedule carefully, since these run to sparser timetables.
Murree
Seasonal demandThe hill station route carries heavy summer and holiday traffic. Book ahead in peak season.
Sania Express contact number, helpline and terminals
The Sania Express contact number is 03111-444-287, which covers the network including Peshawar and Faisalabad. Several cities publish additional direct lines, and the Rawalpindi number is shared with parent company Faisal Movers.
Helpline and terminals
Sania Express is headquartered in Lahore and boards at Abdullah Travels on Band Road, the Faisal Movers head office terminal.
- National helpline
- 03111-444-287
- Lahore terminal
- Abdullah Travels, Band Road
- Islamabad
- 0315-8222024 / 0314-2002222
- Rawalpindi
- 051-111-22-44-88 / 0315-8222657
- Murree
- 051-3413302 / 0312-3433366
- Peshawar and Faisalabad
- 03111-444-287
- Website
- saniaexpress.com.pk
Numbers change occasionally, so verify at the terminal before relying on them, and treat unfamiliar numbers advertised on social media with caution.
Online and app
Sania Express offers online booking through its own portal and Android and iOS apps, plus third party platforms such as Bookkaru. Payment by JazzCash, Easypaisa or card.
Shared with Faisal Movers
Because the brands are related, Lahore boarding is at the Faisal Movers Abdullah Terminal. Confirm which brand your ticket names, since both operate from the same address.
Call before travelling
For Chishtian, Fort Abbas, Haroonabad and Jauharabad, ring the helpline to confirm the schedule. These routes run fewer daily departures than the trunk corridors.
How to book Sania Express tickets online
Search route and date
Enter your departure city, destination and travel date to see Sania Express alongside other operators.
Compare against Faisal Movers
Same group, near identical fares on trunk routes. Choose on departure time and class availability.
Check class availability
Not all four classes run on every route. Business Class is limited to the busier corridors.
Pay and get your e-ticket
Pay by JazzCash, Easypaisa or card. Your e-ticket arrives on WhatsApp and email.
- Lahore boarding is at Abdullah Terminal on Band Road, shared with Faisal Movers.
- There is no sleeper on any route. Business Class 2+1 is the ceiling.
- Southern Punjab routes run limited schedules. Call 03111-444-287 to confirm before travelling.
- Murree fills in peak season. Book ahead for summer and holiday travel.
Payment methods
- JazzCash
- Easypaisa
- Visa & Mastercard
- Bank transfer
- Cash at counter
Sania Express vs Faisal Movers vs the branded operators
| Operator | Executive | Top class | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sania Express | Rs 1,960 | Rs 2,790 | Smaller Punjab towns, Faisal Movers group |
| Faisal Movers | Rs 2,000 | Rs 2,750 | Widest network, sleeper berths |
| Skyways | Rs 1,670 | Rs 2,100 | Cheapest large branded operator |
| Daewoo Express | Rs 2,670 | Rs 3,200 | Punctuality and terminal quality |
Worth choosing when
- Your destination is Chishtian, Haroonabad, Fort Abbas, Bahawalnagar or Jauharabad
- You want Business Class 2+1 seating at below Daewoo prices
- Its departure time suits better than the Faisal Movers schedule
- You are travelling to Murree, Abbottabad or Mansehra from Lahore
- You prefer booking through an operator app
Look elsewhere when
- You need a sleeper berth, which it does not run at all
- Your journey is long haul to Karachi or Quetta
- You want the cheapest branded fare, where Skyways undercuts it
- Class availability on your route is unclear and you need certainty
- You want a large terminal network of its own rather than shared boarding
The bottom line
Sania Express is Faisal Movers reach at a slightly lower Executive fare, with a genuinely useful set of smaller southern Punjab destinations attached. On the trunk corridors the two brands are close enough that departure time should decide it. Where Sania stands alone is Chishtian, Fort Abbas and the towns like them, and where it falls short is any journey needing a berth.
Sania Express ticket price FAQs
What is the Sania Express ticket price?
Sania Express charges around Rs 1,960 for Executive class and Rs 2,790 for Business Class on its main corridors. Lahore to Peshawar Executive is Rs 2,550 and Lahore to Faisalabad about Rs 1,050. Fares vary by route and by which of its four classes you book.
Is Sania Express owned by Faisal Movers?
Yes. Sania Express was formerly known as Shuja Royal Express and was acquired by Faisal Movers. The connection shows in practice: it boards at the Faisal Movers Abdullah Terminal on Band Road in Lahore, and its published Rawalpindi contact number is the Faisal Movers UAN.
What is the Sania Express contact number?
The main helpline is 03111-444-287, which also covers Peshawar and Faisalabad. Islamabad is 0315-8222024 or 0314-2002222, Rawalpindi 051-111-22-44-88 or 0315-8222657, and Murree 051-3413302 or 0312-3433366. The website is saniaexpress.com.pk.
Which cities does Sania Express serve?
From Lahore it reaches Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Peshawar, Faisalabad, Murree, Abbottabad, Mansehra, Sadiqabad, Chishtian, Fort Abbas, Haroonabad, Bahawalnagar and Jauharabad. The smaller southern Punjab towns are where it is most distinctive, since larger operators serve them less often.
What classes does Sania Express offer?
Four: Standard, Executive, Executive Plus and Business Class. Executive is the workhorse tier running on all main corridors, and Business Class offers 2+1 seating on the busier routes. Not every class runs on every route, so check what is available on your date.
Does Sania Express have a sleeper bus?
No. Business Class with 2+1 seating is the top tier, and there are no berths on any route. Its longest journeys run around seven hours, so a sleeper would add little. For a berth, its parent company Faisal Movers runs them on the long haul Karachi corridors.
Can I book Sania Express online?
Yes, through its own portal at saniaexpress.com.pk, its Android and iOS apps, or third party platforms such as Bookkaru. Payment is by JazzCash, Easypaisa or bank card, and you select your route, date and seat before paying.
Where does Sania Express board in Lahore?
At Abdullah Travels on Band Road, which is the Faisal Movers head office terminal. Because both brands operate from the same address, check which name appears on your ticket and ask at the correct counter.
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