Sheikhupura to Parachinar Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
Parachinar, at the head of the Kurram valley, is a long trip from Sheikhupura: Rawalpindi, a Kohat coach, then Kurram coaches and vans for about five hours. Travel on the Kurram road depends on the security situation, so check before you go; the 700 km take about 15 hours.
To Rawalpindi Rs 1,500 then onward at the stand
Quick Fare Check: Sheikhupura to Parachinar starts with New Darbar Travel to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,500; the onward fare to Kohat is paid at the stand, then a Kurram coach or van to Parachinar. Allow about 15 hours in all.
Sheikhupura to Parachinar bus fare by operator
No coach runs straight from Sheikhupura to Parachinar, so the fare is the Rawalpindi leg plus the Kohat leg and a Kurram coach or van to Parachinar.
| Bus operator | Class | Route | Journey time | Ticket price | Booking |
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| New Darbar Travel | Standard | Leg 1: to Rawalpindi, 6 am | Rs 1,500 | Book now New Darbar Travel Standard, Sheikhupura to Parachinar | |
| Daewoo Express | Luxury AC | Leg 1: to Rawalpindi, 6 am to 8:30 pm; average fare | Rs 1,500 | Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Sheikhupura to Parachinar | |
| Kohat coaches and vans | Coach or van | Leg 2: Pirwadhai to Kohat | At the stand | Tickets at the stand | |
| Kurram coaches and vans | Coach or van | Leg 3: Kohat to Parachinar, via Hangu and Thall | Paid on board | Tickets at the stand |
Indicative one-way prices for one adult seat on each leg; the live fare confirms at checkout.
Sheikhupura to Parachinar route map
Fares to Rawalpindi
- New Darbar TravelRs 1,500
- Daewoo ExpressRs 1,500
Sheikhupura to Parachinar bus timings
Sheikhupura to Parachinar bus timings are set by the Rawalpindi departures, so plan the first coach around them.
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To the twin cities
6 am to 8:30 pm
New Darbar Travel leaves Sheikhupura at 6 am, and Daewoo Express runs from about 6 am to 8:30 pm; about four and a half hours on the M-2.
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Rawalpindi to Kohat
Through the day
Kohat coaches leave Pirwadhai when full; the Kurram road beyond Thall has opened only in daytime windows when open at all.
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The change
Allow an hour
Coaches for the north leave from Pirwadhai and Faizabad, so allow 30 to 45 minutes across Rawalpindi from where the Sheikhupura coaches set down.
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Fog and Eid
Plan ahead
Winter fog slows the GT Road and the motorway in December and January, and seats sell out before both Eids.
Sheikhupura to Parachinar bus online booking
Book both legs of the Sheikhupura to Parachinar trip together, so the Rawalpindi coach arrives in good time for the Kohat departure.
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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 Sheikhupura to Parachinar?
The best way from Sheikhupura to Parachinar is an early coach to Rawalpindi and the Kohat coach or van the same day.
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New Darbar Travel
Cheapest first leg
About Rs 1,500 to Rawalpindi, at 6 am.
From Rs 1,500
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Daewoo Express
Most departures
About Rs 1,500 to Rawalpindi, with departures 6 am to 8:30 pm.
From Rs 1,500
Our pick
Take New Darbar Travel to Rawalpindi for about Rs 1,500, then the first Kohat coach or van from the stand.
Before you book a Sheikhupura to Parachinar bus
Three things help on the Sheikhupura to Parachinar trip.
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Kurram road
The road has been closed at times; check before travelling.
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Hangu
See Sheikhupura to Hangu.
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Kohat
See Sheikhupura to Kohat.
Sheikhupura to Parachinar bus FAQs
What is the Sheikhupura to Parachinar bus fare?
About Rs 1,500 with New Darbar Travel to Rawalpindi, plus the Kohat fare, paid at the stand.
Is there a direct bus from Sheikhupura to Parachinar?
No. Change at Rawalpindi and again at Kohat for the Kohat coach or van.
How long does Sheikhupura to Parachinar take?
About 15 hours, including about four and a half hours to Rawalpindi and the wait between coaches.
Which buses run from Rawalpindi to Kohat?
Kohat coaches and vans run the Rawalpindi to Kohat leg.
How long is the Kohat to Parachinar ride?
About five hours.
Book Sheikhupura to Parachinar bus tickets for your date
Book your coach to Rawalpindi and the Kohat leg, then pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card.
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