Dera Ghazi Khan to Khaplu Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing

Khaplu from Dera Ghazi Khan is a 1,470 km run of just under 35 hours to the Ghanche valley town beyond Skardu, split into three rides: Daewoo Express as far as Rawalpindi (Rs 2,980), NATCO as far as Skardu (Rs 5,121), then a van ride of about two and a half hours to finish.

Fares from Rs 8,101 via Rawalpindi and Skardu, per seat

Cheapest total
Rs 8,101via Rawalpindi and Skardu
Journey time
with the changes
Distance
About 1,470 kmvia Rawalpindi and Skardu
Change at
Rawalpindi, Skarduthen local transport
Second leg
Rs 5,121Rawalpindi to Skardu

Quick Fare Check: Dera Ghazi Khan to Khaplu costs from about Rs 8,101 in fares, then a local ride paid on board: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 2,980; NATCO to Skardu at Rs 5,121; local vans to Khaplu, paid on board. Allow just under 35 hours.

Dera Ghazi Khan to Khaplu bus fare by operator

No coach runs straight from Dera Ghazi Khan to Khaplu, so the fare is the Rawalpindi leg plus the Skardu leg and a van to Khaplu.

Dera Ghazi Khan to Khaplu bus ticket prices by operator and class, cheapest first
Bus operatorClassRouteJourney timeTicket priceBooking
Daewoo ExpressLuxury ACLeg 1: Dera Ghazi Khan to Rawalpindi, 10:30 am or 11:30 pmRs 2,980Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Dera Ghazi Khan to Khaplu
Faisal MoversStandard ACLeg 1: Dera Ghazi Khan to Rawalpindi, about 9 am to 10 pmRs 3,100Book now Faisal Movers Standard, Dera Ghazi Khan to Khaplu
NATCOCoachLeg 2: Rawalpindi to Skardu, 2 pmRs 5,121Book now NATCO Coach, Dera Ghazi Khan to Khaplu
K2 MoversLuxuryLeg 2: Pirwadhai to Skardu, 6 pm; book by phoneRs 5,200Book now K2 Movers Luxury, Dera Ghazi Khan to Khaplu
Mashabrum ToursLuxuryLeg 2: Pirwadhai to Skardu, eveningRs 5,500Book now Mashabrum Tours Luxury, Dera Ghazi Khan to Khaplu
Local vansVanLeg 3: Skardu to Khaplu, through the dayPaid on boardTickets at the stand

Indicative one-way prices for one adult seat on each leg; local fares are paid on board and the live coach fare confirms at checkout.

Dera Ghazi Khan to Khaplu route map

Dera Ghazi Khan to Khaplu route map Map of the Dera Ghazi Khan to Khaplu bus route through Dera Ghazi Khan, Muzaffargarh, Multan, Khanewal, Faisalabad, Pindi Bhattian, Bhera, Kallar Kahar, Rawalpindi, Besham, Chilas, Jaglot, Skardu, Khaplu. 30°N 32°N 34°N 36°N 70°E 72°E 74°E 76°E Dera Ghazi Khan Rawalpindi Skardu Khaplu 200 km N
Cities plotted from their coordinates; the line shows the corridor, not every bend of the road. Coaches run by Multan and the motorways to Rawalpindi, then the Karakoram Highway and the Skardu road and on to Khaplu.

Totals to Khaplu

  1. Daewoo Express plus NATCORs 8,101
  2. Daewoo Express plus K2 MoversRs 8,180
  3. Faisal Movers plus NATCORs 8,221
  4. Faisal Movers plus K2 MoversRs 8,300
  5. Faisal Movers plus Mashabrum ToursRs 8,600
Coach fares added together for one adult, one way; the local fare is extra.

Dera Ghazi Khan to Khaplu bus timings

For Dera Ghazi Khan to Khaplu, time the first ride so you reach Rawalpindi with an hour in hand.

  1. To Rawalpindi

    Several a day

    From Dera Ghazi Khan: Daewoo Express at 10:30 am or 11:30 pm; Faisal Movers between about 9 am and 10 pm. The ride takes about eight hours.

  2. Rawalpindi to Skardu

    Several a day

    From Rawalpindi: NATCO at 2 pm; K2 Movers at 6 pm; book by phone; Mashabrum Tours in the evening. The ride takes about 23 hours.

  3. The change

    Allow an hour

    Daewoo’s coaches from Dera Ghazi Khan set down near Chungi 26 on Peshawar Road; Pirwadhai, where most northern coaches and coasters load, is about 20 minutes away by rickshaw.

  4. Skardu to Khaplu

    As they fill

    Local vans leave Skardu for Khaplu as they fill, from early morning until evening; the ride takes about two and a half hours.

Dera Ghazi Khan to Khaplu bus online booking

Dera Ghazi Khan to Khaplu bus online booking covers the Rawalpindi coach and the Skardu seat; book both for the same day, with at least an hour between them.

  1. Choose your coach

    Pick an operator and class from the fare table above, and check where it boards and drops before you pay.

  2. Pick your seat

    Choose a window or aisle seat on the seat map. Women are seated beside women or family members.

  3. Pay and board

    Pay by JazzCash, Easypaisa or card and keep the e-ticket. Carry your CNIC and reach the terminal 30 minutes early.

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Which is the best bus service from Dera Ghazi Khan to Khaplu?

The best way from Dera Ghazi Khan to Khaplu is an early start to Rawalpindi and the onward coach the same day.

  • Daewoo Express

    Lowest Rawalpindi fare

    About Rs 2,980 to Rawalpindi.

    From Rs 2,980

  • NATCO

    Lowest Skardu fare

    About Rs 5,121 from Rawalpindi to Skardu.

    From Rs 5,121

  • Faisal Movers

    Also runs

    About Rs 3,100 to Rawalpindi.

    From Rs 3,100

Our pick

Take Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi, then NATCO to Skardu, for about Rs 8,101 in all before the local ride.

Before you book a Dera Ghazi Khan to Khaplu bus

Three things help on the Dera Ghazi Khan to Khaplu trip.

Dera Ghazi Khan to Khaplu bus FAQs

What is the Dera Ghazi Khan to Khaplu bus fare?

From about Rs 8,101 in coach fares: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 2,980; NATCO to Skardu at Rs 5,121; the last local ride is paid on board.

Is there a direct bus from Dera Ghazi Khan to Khaplu?

No. Change at Rawalpindi and Skardu.

How long does Dera Ghazi Khan to Khaplu take?

Just under 35 hours, including the waits between rides.

How long is the Skardu to Khaplu ride?

About two and a half hours.

Where does the first ride leave from?

From Daewoo’s Dera Ghazi Khan terminal.

Book Dera Ghazi Khan to Khaplu bus tickets for your date

Book your coach to Rawalpindi and the Skardu leg, then pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card.

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