How to Book a Bus Ticket Online in Pakistan: Daewoo, Faisal Movers and Other Services

Quick answer: You can book intercity bus tickets in Pakistan online through each company's own website or app — Daewoo Express, Faisal Movers and others. You need a CNIC number and a mobile number, you choose your route, date and seat, and you pay by debit/credit card or mobile wallet (or reserve and pay at the terminal where that option is offered). Your ticket arrives by SMS — reach the terminal at least 30 minutes before departure with your CNIC.

What you need before booking

• Your CNIC number (the passenger's, exactly as printed).
• A mobile number that stays on — the e-ticket and any schedule change come by SMS.
• A payment method: debit/credit card, JazzCash or Easypaisa, or the pay-at-terminal option if the company offers it on your route.

How online booking works, step by step

1. Open the company's official website or app and select your departure and arrival cities (for example Lahore to Islamabad, or Karachi to Hyderabad).
2. Pick the date and departure time. Busy routes have many departures a day; smaller routes may have only one or two.
3. Choose your seat from the seat map. Front seats feel the road less; the last row often does not recline.
4. Enter the passenger name, CNIC and mobile number carefully — a wrong CNIC can create problems at boarding.
5. Pay online, or select pay-at-terminal if available and note the deadline: unpaid reservations are released after a few hours.
6. Save the SMS/e-ticket. It carries your seat, departure time and a booking reference — screenshot it in case the SMS is deleted.

Popular routes people book most

Lahore–Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Lahore–Multan, Lahore–Faisalabad, Karachi–Hyderabad, Islamabad–Peshawar and Multan–Bahawalpur are among the busiest intercity routes, with frequent departures through the day. On weekends and before public holidays, book a day or two early — the good times sell out first.

Terminal day checklist

• Reach the terminal 30 minutes before departure; buses leave on time and boarding closes earlier.
• Carry your original CNIC — staff may match it with the ticket.
• Tag heavy luggage at the counter; you normally receive a luggage token. Keep valuables, medicines and chargers in a small cabin bag, not in the luggage hold.
• Confirm the return-journey ticket at the same time if your dates are fixed — return seats on Sunday evenings go fast.

Changes, cancellations and refunds

Every company sets its own change and refund policy, and the exact deduction and deadline are shown during booking — read them before you pay, especially on discounted or promotional fares, which may be non-refundable. As a rule: changes are easier several hours before departure than at the last moment, cancellations are normally requested through the same app, terminal or helpline you booked with, and refunds to cards and wallets take some working days to appear. If a departure is cancelled by the company, you are entitled to a rebooking or refund under its policy.

Finding terminals and companies

Not sure which company serves your route or where its terminal is? Browse the bus companies directory on PkBizGuide, or check your city's page — Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad and more — for terminals and transport services near you.

Frequently asked questions

Can I book a ticket for someone else?
Yes. Enter the passenger's own name and CNIC — the traveller should carry that CNIC on the journey.

I did not receive the ticket SMS. What should I do?
Check the booking in the app or on the website with your mobile number, and call the company's helpline with your CNIC and booking details. Do not pay twice.

Is online booking more expensive than the terminal?
The fare is normally the same; some companies add a small service fee online or, at times, offer app-only discounts. The total is always shown before payment.

Can I choose a specific seat?
Yes, online booking shows a seat map on most services. Booking early gives the widest choice.

What if I miss the bus?
Go to the terminal counter immediately. Depending on the company's policy, you may be moved to the next departure with a difference or fee — an unused ticket is rarely fully refundable after departure.

Do buses run on Eid and public holidays?
Yes, usually with extra demand and sometimes extra departures. Book early and expect crowded terminals.

Process checked on 1 November 2026. Fares, schedules and refund policies belong to each company and are confirmed at the time of booking.