Faisal Movers Routes and Fares Across Pakistan

Faisal Movers is one of Pakistan's largest intercity bus companies, with a head office in Lahore and services between the big cities (Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad and Rawalpindi, Multan, Faisalabad, Peshawar) and, in the tourist season, to northern destinations such as Naran, Hunza, Gilgit and Skardu. Fares run from under PKR 1,000 on short hops to well over PKR 8,000 on premium Karachi services, and they vary by class, date and demand.

This guide lists the routes travellers ask about most, gives fare ranges where the sources we checked differ, and explains how to choose a class and what to check before you book.

At a glance

Where does Faisal Movers run?

The company describes a network across more than 50 cities and several hundred daily departures, mostly on the main corridors. The core is the motorway and highway network:

• Lahore, Islamabad and Rawalpindi. The busiest route, with frequent departures on the M-2. Our guide to the Lahore to Islamabad motorway covers the road itself.
• Lahore and Karachi, a long overnight run, with sleeper options on some departures.
• Lahore and Multan, and onward to Bahawalpur and other south Punjab cities. See our notes on driving from Lahore to Multan for the road itself.
• Islamabad and Karachi, Peshawar, Faisalabad and Hyderabad, plus many shorter links between Punjab cities.
• Northern destinations. Third-party listings show services from Islamabad and Rawalpindi to Gilgit, Hunza and Skardu, usually departing in the afternoon and arriving the next morning. These are seasonal, and schedules change with road conditions.

Which departures actually run on a given day is not something we can promise. Check the timetable with the company on the day you book.

Approximate fares on popular routes (2026)

We could not find a fare table on an official page, so the figures below come from third-party booking and listing sites checked in 2026. They disagree with each other, sometimes by a wide margin, and fares move with the season, so read every number as a range and not a quote.

Short routes such as Lahore to Okara or Multan to Bahawalpur cost under PKR 1,000 on the standard class according to the same listings.

Prices climb before Eid and in peak summer, when the northern routes fill up first. A cheap ticket in March may cost noticeably more in June, so book early for a travel date that matters.

Which class should you choose?

Classes differ by seat width, legroom, whether there is an onboard host, and how many stops the bus makes. Names vary between routes.

• Standard or economy. The cheapest seat, with more stops. Fine for short hops within Punjab.
• Business and executive. Wider seats, more legroom, and fewer stops. The sensible default for Lahore to Islamabad or Multan.
• Sleeper. Offered on some long overnight routes. Worth it on Lahore to Karachi if you want to sleep, though check what is on offer for your date.

For an overnight journey to the north, book a seat with as much legroom as you can afford.

How to book

Options change, so treat this as a checklist. Faisal Movers has terminals in the main cities, a helpline, and an online booking system, and many third-party apps and websites also sell its tickets. Be careful with the last of these. Several unofficial sites use the company's name and present themselves as the official one, so use the number printed on the bus or ticket, or the site linked from a source you trust, before entering payment details.

Whichever way you book:

• Take the ticket, your CNIC and the departure terminal address on the day.
• Arrive at least 30 minutes before departure. Bus terminals in big cities are busy and hard to reach on Fridays.
• Check where the bus drops you. Some routes stop at terminals on the edge of a city, which affects how you get on to your hotel.

Faisal Movers to the north: what to check first

Northern routes attract tourists, and they need more homework than motorway routes.

• Road conditions. Snow, landslides and the seasonal closure of passes can cancel or delay departures. Ask about the current status before you go.
• Safety advice. The UK government advises against all travel on the Karakoram Highway between Mansehra and Chilas, and against all travel to Swat. Buses from Islamabad to Gilgit and Skardu have traditionally used the highway, and Pakistani travellers still do, but check current police and local news before setting out. Visitors with a foreign passport should read their own government's advice, because it can void travel insurance. Babusar Pass avoids that stretch in summer, but not every bus uses it.
• Altitude. Arriving in Gilgit or Skardu after an overnight bus leaves you tired at over 1,400 metres. Plan a slow first day.

Our Lahore to Gilgit by bus guide covers the overnight journey in more detail, and our travel guide has advice for the whole north.

Bus, car or a tour?

A bus is the cheapest way to cover the big city routes and it avoids the strain of driving. It suits solo travellers, students and anyone going city to city on a schedule.

It is less suitable for families with young children, where waiting at terminals and depending on a fixed timetable adds strain, or for anyone who wants to stop along the way. For the north, a bus takes you only to the main town, and you still need local transport from there.

If you would rather not manage tickets and onward transport, look at our tours, where transport and stays are arranged for you.

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