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Dir to Islamabad / Rawalpindi Bus

Schedules, Ticket Prices & Timings 2026

Dir to Islamabad / Rawalpindi Bus — Key Facts

The bus route from Dir to Islamabad / Rawalpindi covers a distance of 303 km with an estimated travel time of 3h 30m. The lowest ticket fare starts from Rs. 4,195. There are 4 bus operators serving this route, including Sania Express, Pakistan Express, Shalimar Express.

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Distance
303 KM
By Bus
3h 30m
By Train
5h
Daily Buses
4+
Starting Fare
Rs. 4,195
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Dir to Islamabad / Rawalpindi Bus Ticket Prices

Operator Bus Type Ticket Price (PKR)
Sania Express Luxury
Rs. 4,195
Pakistan Express Luxury
Rs. 4,195
Shalimar Express Luxury
Rs. 4,200
Shuja Royal Express Luxury
Rs. 4,195
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Dir to Islamabad / Rawalpindi Departure Timings

Operator Bus Type Departure Action
Sania Express Luxury 10:00 AM In-Terminal Only
Pakistan Express Luxury 10:00 AM In-Terminal Only
Shalimar Express Luxury 10:00 AM In-Terminal Only
Shuja Royal Express Luxury 10:00 AM In-Terminal Only
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Dir to Islamabad / Rawalpindi Rest Stops & Journey Info

🍽️ Buses typically make 1–2 meal and prayer stops, depending on journey length.
🏪 Rest areas include food courts, clean washrooms, and convenience stores.
ℹ️ Exact stops vary by operator and highway route.
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Dir to Islamabad / Rawalpindi Boarding & Dropping Points

Departure Dir
Main Bus Terminal
General Bus Stand (Lari Adda)
Arrival Islamabad / Rawalpindi
Bahawalpur Terminal
Near Army Petrol Pump Bahawalpur
Baloch Transport Islamabad
Islamabad Bus Terminal Motorway Chowk 26 # chungi (PSW Mor)
City Terminal Islamabad
Faisal Movers, Ghazali Road near Grand Trunk Rd, Islamabad
Crystal Lines Travels Pirwadhai
Crystal Lines Travels, Main Pirwadhai Road, Rawalpindi
Daewoo Express Rawalpindi
Khasra No. 1459/2/2, Village Jhangi Syedan, Near EME College
Daewoo Express Terminal Address
Faisal Movers Islamabad
Motor-ways Chowk # 26 Peshawar Road, Islamabad.
Faisal Movers Rawalpindi Faizabad
Al Makkah Terminal Main Faizabad Chowk Rawalpindi
Faisal Movers Rawalpindi Pirwadhai
Crystal Lines Terminal, Pirwadhai Rawalpindi
Faizabad Rawalpindi Terminal
Main Faizabad Chowk, Opposite Old Daewoo Terminal, Peer Wadhai Moor, Rawalpindi
Faizabad Terminal
Faizabad, Islamabad
Faizabad Terminal Rawalpindi
Faisal Movers, AL Makkah Terminal Faizabad, IJP Road, Rawalpindi.
General Bus Stand Rawalpindi
Islamabad Bus Terminal RM
Islamabad Bus Terminal
Islamabad Terminal
Faisal Movers Faizabad, Pirwadhai Crystal Lines & City Terminal near 26 no More
Main Pirwadhai Road
Main Pirwadhai Road. Pirwadhai. Rawalpindi
Multan Terminal
Vehari Chowk, General Bus Stand, Multan.
New City Islamabad Terminal
Motor-ways Chowk # 26 Peshawar Road, Islamabad.
New City Islamabad Terminal
Motor-ways Chowk # 26 Peshawar Road, Islamabad.
Niazi Express Islamabad
Mangla Road, Karachi Company, G-9 Markaz, G-9, Islamabad
Niazi Express Rawalpindi
Bilal Daewoo Peshawar road Rawalpindi.
Pindi Coaches Main Terminal
Headquarter
Pirwadhai Bus Terminal RWP
Pirwadhai Bus Terminal, Rawalpindi
Pirwadhai Terminal
Pirwadhai, Rawalpindi
Pirwadhai Terminal Rawalpindi
Crystal Line Terminal, Opposite Pir Wadhai General Bus stand Rawalpindi.
Potohar Express Main Terminal
Headquarter
Rana Brothers Main Terminal
Headquarter
Rawalpindi Head Office
Main Peshawar Rd, Near Pirwadhai, Rawalpindi
Rawalpindi Terminal
Pirwadhai Road, Rawalpindi.
Road Master Terminal PirWadhai
Road Master Terminal PirWadhai
Sada Bahar Islamabad
G 9 Markaz G-9, Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory
Sada Bahar Rawalpindi &
Pirwadhai Adda Rawalpindi
Skyways Islamabad
 Plot #203, Street # 1, Industrial Area, Sector I-10/3, Islamabad, Pakistan
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Dir to Islamabad / Rawalpindi — Frequently Asked Questions

The average travel time is approximately 3h 30m, depending on the bus operator and traffic conditions.
The cheapest fare starts from around Rs. 4,195 for standard AC services.
Major operators include Sania Express, Pakistan Express, Shalimar Express and several other premium services.
You can book tickets directly at the operator's terminal, through their official mobile apps, or by using online portals like Bookme or Sastaticket.
Early morning (6 AM - 8 AM) or late night (after 10 PM) are usually the best times to avoid heavy city traffic and enjoy a smoother journey.
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