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

Skardu, the capital of Baltistan, is a 1,380 km journey from Dera Ghazi Khan: Rawalpindi by Daewoo Express (Rs 2,980), then Skardu by NATCO (Rs 5,121). Plan on just under 32 hours.

Two coaches from Rs 8,101 via Rawalpindi, per seat

Cheapest total
Rs 8,101via Rawalpindi
Journey time
with the change
Distance
About 1,380 kmvia Rawalpindi
Change at
Rawalpindicoach to coach
Second leg
Rs 5,121Rawalpindi to Skardu

Quick Fare Check: Dera Ghazi Khan to Skardu costs from about Rs 8,101 in fares: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 2,980; NATCO to Skardu at Rs 5,121. Allow just under 32 hours.

Dera Ghazi Khan to Skardu bus fare by operator

Dera Ghazi Khan to Skardu bus fares add up across two rides, since nothing runs straight through.

Dera Ghazi Khan to Skardu 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 Skardu
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 Skardu
NATCOCoachLeg 2: Rawalpindi to Skardu, 2 pmRs 5,121Book now NATCO Coach, Dera Ghazi Khan to Skardu
K2 MoversLuxuryLeg 2: Pirwadhai to Skardu, 6 pm; book by phoneRs 5,200Book now K2 Movers Luxury, Dera Ghazi Khan to Skardu
Mashabrum ToursLuxuryLeg 2: Pirwadhai to Skardu, eveningRs 5,500Book now Mashabrum Tours Luxury, Dera Ghazi Khan to Skardu

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. Every Rawalpindi to Skardu option is on the Rawalpindi to Skardu page.

Dera Ghazi Khan to Skardu route map

Dera Ghazi Khan to Skardu route map Map of the Dera Ghazi Khan to Skardu bus route through Dera Ghazi Khan, Muzaffargarh, Multan, Khanewal, Faisalabad, Pindi Bhattian, Bhera, Kallar Kahar, Rawalpindi, Besham, Chilas, Jaglot, Skardu. 30°N 32°N 34°N 36°N 70°E 72°E 74°E 76°E Dera Ghazi Khan Rawalpindi Skardu 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.

Totals to Skardu

  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, cheapest first.

Dera Ghazi Khan to Skardu bus timings

For Dera Ghazi Khan to Skardu, 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. Snow and landslides

    Check first

    Mountain roads can close after snow or landslides; check the road before you leave the twin cities.

Dera Ghazi Khan to Skardu bus online booking

Dera Ghazi Khan to Skardu 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 Skardu?

The best way from Dera Ghazi Khan to Skardu is an early start, so that every change happens in daylight.

  • 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 you book a Dera Ghazi Khan to Skardu bus

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

Dera Ghazi Khan to Skardu bus FAQs

What is the Dera Ghazi Khan to Skardu 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.

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

No. Change at Rawalpindi.

How long does Dera Ghazi Khan to Skardu take?

Just under 32 hours, including the waits between rides.

Which buses run from Rawalpindi to Skardu?

K2 Movers, Mashabrum Tours and NATCO run the Rawalpindi to Skardu leg.

Where does the first ride leave from?

From Daewoo’s Dera Ghazi Khan terminal.

Book Dera Ghazi Khan to Skardu 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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