A long and less frequent route of about 16 to 20 hours. Quetta is on the Faisal Movers destination list; check direct departures for your date.
Islamabad to Quetta is one of the longest and least frequent intercity bus trips in the country. Faisal Movers lists Quetta as a destination, but we could not find a published fare or timetable for this route, so check availability carefully before planning.
This page explains the options and what to prepare.
| Road distance | Roughly 900 to 1,100 km depending on the road |
|---|---|
| Journey time | Around 16 to 20 hours |
| Lowest fare | Around Rs 6,000 (last listed on this site; confirm live) |
| Boarding in Islamabad | Faisal Movers Islamabad terminal, Ghazali Road / GT Road |
| Arrival in Quetta | Faisal Movers stop in Quetta. Check your ticket. |
| Last checked | 20 October 2026 |
| Class | Fare | Source |
|---|---|---|
| All classes (last listed on this site) | Around Rs 6,000 | Earlier listing on this site; not on the official fare list we checked |
Fares change with the season, fuel prices and demand; Eid and long weekends cost more. The official booking page always shows the final price for your date.
Direct departures may not run every day. Search Islamabad to Quetta on faisalmovers.com for your date. If nothing is shown, travel to Multan or D.G. Khan first and connect there.
The usual road goes south via the M-2 and M-4 to Multan, then west through D.G. Khan, over Fort Munro and through Loralai to Quetta. Another option uses the Indus Highway. Both include long single-carriageway stretches and mountain sections.
On the most common road, the bus heads south to Multan on motorways, then west through Muzaffargarh and D.G. Khan. It climbs to Fort Munro on a steep mountain road, then continues through Rakhni and Loralai to Quetta. The Indus Highway is an alternative through Kohat, Bannu and D.I. Khan, joining the same western roads further south.
Facilities are limited on the mountain stretches; carry water, food and warm clothes.
Board at the Islamabad terminal on Ghazali Road, GT Road, if a direct service is offered.
Faisal Movers stop in Quetta. Check your ticket.
If a direct bus runs on your date, pick the most comfortable seat available. If you need to connect in Multan or D.G. Khan, you can use a standard seat for the first leg and choose a better seat for the longer onward stretch.
Quetta has cold winters and pleasant summers. April to June and September to October are the best months. From December to February night temperatures often drop below freezing, and the Fort Munro and Loralai roads can be affected by snow.
Quetta, Balochistan's capital, is a valley city at about 1,680 m, surrounded by mountains. It is known for its fruit orchards, dry fruits, Hanna Lake and its role as a trade centre towards Afghanistan and Iran.
Local taxis and rickshaws are the main transport; ride-hailing coverage is more limited than in Punjab. Jinnah Road and the Cantt are the main centres. Keep your CNIC with you and follow local advice.
FaisalMoversBooking.com does not sell tickets. You can book in four official ways:
Step-by-step help: How to book a Faisal Movers ticket.
Fake "Faisal Movers booking" numbers and WhatsApp accounts are common on social media. They take an advance payment by JazzCash, Easypaisa or bank transfer and never issue a ticket. Buy only through the official website, the Bookkaru app, the UAN 111-22-44-88 or a terminal counter, and never share an OTP, PIN or card number with a caller.
When travelling with children or elderly relatives, choose seats near the front (less motion, quicker exit at stops), carry snacks and medicines in hand luggage, and ask the hostess for help at the boarding door if someone needs assistance with steps.
Quetta is on the destination list, but direct departures may not run daily. Check faisalmovers.com.
About 16 to 20 hours.
Around Rs 6,000 was listed on this site; confirm the live fare.
Direct departures may not run every day. Check faisalmovers.com before planning.
Warm clothes in winter, your CNIC, and enough cash for local travel.