Most fare websites treat Bahawalpur as a footnote. This page is written in Bahawalpur, for the people of South Punjab who actually travel from here — students going to Lahore, families visiting Karachi, and workers heading to Islamabad.
Faisal Movers Terminal, near Army Petrol Pump, Bahawalpur, Punjab.
051-111-22-44-88
0315-8222657
National helpline: 0311-1224488 (UAN 111-22-44-88)
Carry your original CNIC and your e-ticket SMS. Arrive 30–45 minutes before departure — long-distance buses to Karachi board early because luggage is loaded first.
| Route | Fare (Rs) | Departures | Travel Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahawalpur → Lahore | 2,184 – 3,000+ | ≈ 36 / day (both directions) | ≈ 6 hrs | Executive & Business; first ≈ 07:00 AM, last ≈ 02:30 AM |
| Bahawalpur → Multan | from 578 | Frequent, all day (≈ 37) | ≈ 2.5 hrs | Cheapest Faisal Movers route from the city — ideal for day trips |
| Bahawalpur → Karachi | 4,704 | Evening departures | ≈ 10 hrs | Via Sukkur & Hyderabad; Karachi buses pass Bahawalpur around 07:30 PM & 09:45 PM |
| Bahawalpur → Islamabad / Rawalpindi | 3,140 – 3,350 | Daily, 08:30 AM – 10:30 PM | ≈ 8 hrs | Via Multan & the Motorway; Faizabad arrival |
| Bahawalpur → Hyderabad | ≈ 6,500 | Selected departures | ≈ 8 hrs | Confirm timing on the helpline before planning a connection |
Take a morning Executive departure and you are in Lahore by early afternoon — better than the overnight bus if you have work the same day. Business Class is only worth it if you need to sleep properly on the way back.
Choose the earliest evening departure you can. The Karachi run is about 10 hours from Bahawalpur, and an on-time evening start means a morning arrival instead of a midday one in Karachi traffic.
Do not over-plan. With fares from Rs 578 and buses all day, Bahawalpur–Multan works like a local route. Just reach the terminal, or book on Bookkaru if it is a Friday or a holiday.
Near the Army Petrol Pump, Bahawalpur. Contact 051-111-22-44-88 / 0315-8222657, or the national helpline 0311-1224488.
Approximately Rs 2,184–2,500 (Executive) and Rs 3,000+ (Business), with around 36 departures a day and about 6 hours of travel.
Yes — Bahawalpur routes are bookable on faisalmovers.com and Bookkaru with payment by card, JazzCash or Easypaisa. See the step-by-step booking guide.