Quetta to Jandola Distance, Routes & Travel Duration

 Quetta to Jandola – Distance, Travel Options by Road, Train, and Plane

Jandola is a town located at the junction of Tank District and South Waziristan, in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. It holds strategic importance as a gateway to the tribal belt. Traveling from Quetta to Jandola involves navigating through mountainous terrain and interprovincial borders. Here's a complete breakdown of the travel options, including road routes, air travel alternatives, and the feasibility of rail transport.

Distance Between Quetta and Jandola

• By Road: Approximately 570 kilometers (354 miles)

• By Air (straight-line): Approximately 385 kilometers (239 miles)

• By Train: No direct train route exists to Jandola.

Travel from Quetta to Jandola by Road

The most direct and commonly used method of traveling from Quetta to Jandola is by road. The journey passes through several districts and follows a combination of national highways and provincial roads.

• Route: Quetta → Kuchlak → Muslim Bagh → Killa Saifullah → Zhob → D.I. Khan → Tank → Jandola

• Total Distance: Around 570 km (354 miles)

• Travel Duration: Approximately 11 to 13 hours

Route Highlights:

• The route includes the N-50 highway from Quetta to Zhob and N-55 towards D.I. Khan.

• From Tank, a local road leads to Jandola. This section is mountainous and narrow.

• The last stretch from Tank to Jandola is around 50 kilometers (31 miles) and takes about 1 hour.

Public Transport:

• Buses and vans run between Quetta and D.I. Khan.

• From D.I. Khan or Tank, local jeeps or vans are typically available to Jandola, although they operate on limited schedules.

Travel from Quetta to Jandola by Train

Currently, there is no railway service to Jandola. Pakistan Railways does not operate any direct or indirect rail line in this region. The absence of rail infrastructure in Tank and South Waziristan means that train travel is not a viable option.

If one prefers train travel for part of the journey, it would only be possible to travel from Quetta to Dera Ghazi Khan or Multan (via Jacobabad), but from there, a long road journey would still be required. Even then, the detour is not efficient or practical for this route.

Travel from Quetta to Jandola by Air

There is no airport in Jandola, and hence, no direct flight operates between Quetta and Jandola. However, the closest airport is in Dera Ismail Khan, which sometimes offers limited domestic flights from Islamabad. As of now, there is no regular air service between Quetta and D.I. Khan or Tank.

Alternative Air Travel (Indirect):

1. Quetta to Islamabad (by air – approx. 1 hour 15 minutes)

2. Islamabad to D.I. Khan (if flights available – approx. 1 hour)

3. D.I. Khan to Tank (by road – approx. 1 hour), then to Jandola (approx. 1 hour)

Since this air route is indirect and flights to D.I. Khan are rare or seasonal, this is not a commonly used method for reaching Jandola from Quetta.

Recommended Travel Mode

Due to the lack of rail and air services, road travel is the most feasible and widely used method for traveling from Quetta to Jandola. The journey is long but offers access through national highways, making it possible to reach Jandola within a day.

Travelers should prepare in advance for the trip, as fuel stations and repair shops become sparse beyond Zhob. Security checks and road conditions may vary in tribal border areas, so it is advisable to stay informed about the current situation before departure.