Sheikhupura to Tank Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
Tank, at the edge of South Waziristan, takes three rides from Sheikhupura: Lahore, a Dera Ismail Khan coach and a local coach or wagon north-west. Count on about ten hours for the 549 km.
Fares from Rs 2,340 via Lahore, per seat
Quick Fare Check: Sheikhupura to Tank costs from about Rs 2,340 for two coaches and a local ride: Daewoo Express to Lahore at Rs 300 and New Khan on to Dera Ismail Khan at Rs 2,040, then a local coach or wagon to Tank, paid locally; allow about ten hours.
Sheikhupura to Tank bus fare by operator
No coach runs straight from Sheikhupura to Tank, so the fare is the Lahore leg plus the Dera Ismail Khan leg and a local coach or wagon to Tank.
| Bus operator | Class | Route | Journey time | Ticket price | Booking |
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| Daewoo Express | Luxury AC | Leg 1: to Lahore, 8:20 am to 11:20 pm; average fare | Rs 300 | Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Sheikhupura to Tank | |
| Local buses and vans | Bus or van | Leg 1: to Lahore, Through the day from the General Bus Stand | Paid on board | Tickets at the stand | |
| New Khan | Coach AC | Leg 2: Lahore to Dera Ismail Khan, 11 am, 2 or 10 pm | Rs 2,040 | Book now New Khan Coach, Sheikhupura to Tank | |
| Niazi Express | Coach AC | Leg 2: Lahore to Dera Ismail Khan, 10:30 am, noon, 2 or 11:30 pm | Rs 2,400 | Book now Niazi Express Coach, Sheikhupura to Tank | |
| Daewoo Express | Luxury AC | Leg 2: Lahore to Dera Ismail Khan, 9 am, 2:30, 9:30 or 11:30 pm | Rs 2,460 | Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Sheikhupura to Tank | |
| Local coaches and wagons | Coach or wagon | Leg 3: Dera Ismail Khan to Tank | Paid on board | Tickets at the stand |
Indicative one-way prices for one adult seat on each leg; the live fare confirms at checkout. Every Lahore to Dera Ismail Khan operator is on the Lahore to Dera Ismail Khan page.
Sheikhupura to Tank route map
Totals to Tank
- Daewoo Express plus New KhanRs 2,340
- Daewoo Express plus Niazi ExpressRs 2,700
- Daewoo Express both legsRs 2,760
Sheikhupura to Tank bus timings
Sheikhupura to Tank bus timings come down to reaching Lahore before the Dera Ismail Khan departures.
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To Lahore
Through the day
Daewoo Express runs to Lahore from about 8:20 am to 11:20 pm, and buses and vans leave the General Bus Stand as they fill; about an hour.
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Lahore to Dera Ismail Khan
9 am to 11:30 pm
New Khan, Niazi Express and Daewoo Express leave Lahore for Dera Ismail Khan between 9 am and 11:30 pm; about seven hours.
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The change
Allow an hour
Daewoo Express reaches Thokar Niaz Baig by the M-2, while local buses end near Shahdara and Badami Bagh, where most onward coaches leave, so allow an hour to cross Lahore.
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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 Tank bus online booking
Book both legs of the Sheikhupura to Tank trip together, so the Lahore coach arrives in good time for the Dera Ismail Khan 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 Tank?
The best way from Sheikhupura to Tank is an early coach to Lahore and the Dera Ismail Khan coach the same day.
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New Khan
Lowest Dera Ismail Khan fare
About Rs 2,040 from Lahore.
From Rs 2,040
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Daewoo Express
More comfort
About Rs 2,460 in Luxury from Lahore.
From Rs 2,460
Our pick
Take Daewoo Express to Lahore and New Khan on to Dera Ismail Khan, for about Rs 2,340 in all.
Before you book a Sheikhupura to Tank bus
Before you set off from Sheikhupura to Tank, three things are worth knowing.
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Dera Ismail Khan
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Carry your CNIC
Checkpoints are frequent on the approach to Tank.
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Daylight
Make the last ride in daylight.
Sheikhupura to Tank bus FAQs
What is the Sheikhupura to Tank bus fare?
From about Rs 2,340 for two coaches and a local ride: Daewoo Express to Lahore and New Khan on to Dera Ismail Khan.
Is there a direct bus from Sheikhupura to Tank?
No. Change at Lahore and again at Dera Ismail Khan for the Dera Ismail Khan coach.
How long does Sheikhupura to Tank take?
About ten hours, including about an hour to Lahore and the wait between coaches.
Which buses run from Lahore to Dera Ismail Khan?
New Khan, Niazi Express and Daewoo Express run the Lahore to Dera Ismail Khan leg.
How far is Tank from Dera Ismail Khan?
About 65 km, an hour and a half.
Book Sheikhupura to Tank bus tickets for your date
Book your coach to Lahore and the Dera Ismail Khan leg, then pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card.
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