Nawabshah to Chitral Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing

Plan on about 27 hours between Nawabshah and Chitral: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 7,280, Dir coaches on to Dir at Rs 1,800 and finally a coach or van for the last three and a half hours. The 1,700 km end at the far northern valley town beyond the Lowari tunnel.

Fares from Rs 9,080 via Rawalpindi and Dir, per seat

Cheapest total
Rs 9,080via Rawalpindi and Dir
Journey time
with the changes
Distance
About 1,700 kmvia Rawalpindi and Dir
Change at
Rawalpindi, Dirthen local transport
Second leg
Rs 1,800Rawalpindi to Dir

Quick Fare Check: Nawabshah to Chitral costs from about Rs 9,080 in fares, then a local ride paid on board: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 7,280; Dir coaches to Dir at Rs 1,800; coaches and vans to Chitral, paid on board. Allow about 27 hours.

Nawabshah to Chitral bus fare by operator

There is no through coach from Nawabshah to Chitral; the table lists each ride in order.

Nawabshah to Chitral bus ticket prices by operator and class, cheapest first
Bus operatorClassRouteJourney timeTicket priceBooking
Daewoo ExpressLuxury ACLeg 1: Sakrand to Rawalpindi, times at bookingRs 7,280Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Nawabshah to Chitral
Daewoo ExpressGold ACLeg 1: Sakrand to Rawalpindi, times at bookingRs 8,050Book now Daewoo Express Gold, Nawabshah to Chitral
Dir coachesCoachLeg 2: Pirwadhai to Dir, morningRs 1,800Tickets at the stand
Coaches and vansCoach or vanLeg 3: Dir to Chitral, through the Lowari tunnelPaid 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.

Nawabshah to Chitral route map

Nawabshah to Chitral route map Map of the Nawabshah to Chitral bus route through Nawabshah, Sakrand, Moro, Sukkur, Zahir Pir, Multan, Khanewal, Faisalabad, Pindi Bhattian, Bhera, Kallar Kahar, Rawalpindi, Chakdara, Timergara, Dir, Chitral. 26°N 28°N 30°N 32°N 34°N 36°N 64°E 66°E 68°E 70°E 72°E 74°E 76°E Nawabshah Rawalpindi Dir Chitral 200 km N
Cities plotted from their coordinates; the line shows the corridor, not every bend of the road. Coaches run by the N-5 and the motorways to Rawalpindi, then on to Dir and Chitral.

Totals to Chitral

  1. Daewoo Express Luxury plus Dir coachesRs 9,080
  2. Daewoo Express Gold plus Dir coachesRs 9,850
Coach fares added together for one adult, one way; the local fare is extra.

Nawabshah to Chitral bus timings

Nawabshah to Chitral bus timings follow the coaches and vans on each leg; start early so every change is in daylight.

  1. To Rawalpindi

    Times at booking

    Daewoo Express lists Nawabshah to Rawalpindi at about Rs 7,280; confirm the departure time when you book.

  2. Rawalpindi to Dir

    Through the day

    Dir coaches leave Rawalpindi in the morning; the fare is Rs 1,800 and the ride takes about six and a half hours.

  3. The change

    Allow an hour

    Daewoo’s Rawalpindi terminal is near Chungi 26 on Peshawar Road; Pirwadhai, where the northern coaches and coasters load, is about 20 minutes away by rickshaw.

  4. Dir to Chitral

    As they fill

    Coaches and vans pull out of Dir for Chitral whenever they fill, from first light until early evening; about three and a half hours.

Nawabshah to Chitral bus online booking

The Rawalpindi coach on the Nawabshah to Chitral trip can be booked online; the local rides are paid on board.

  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 Nawabshah to Chitral?

For Nawabshah to Chitral, the best plan is the first coach to Rawalpindi, leaving the rest of the day for the onward rides.

  • Daewoo Express

    Lowest Rawalpindi fare

    About Rs 7,280 to Rawalpindi.

    From Rs 7,280

Our pick

Take Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi, then Dir coaches to Dir, for about Rs 9,080 in all before the local ride.

Before you book a Nawabshah to Chitral bus

Before you book a Nawabshah to Chitral bus, three things are worth knowing.

  • Lowari tunnel

    The Lowari tunnel now keeps the Chitral road open through most of the winter.

  • Rawalpindi first

    The first leg has its own page: see Nawabshah to Rawalpindi.

  • Dir

    See Nawabshah to Dir.

Nawabshah to Chitral bus FAQs

What is the Nawabshah to Chitral bus fare?

From about Rs 9,080 in coach fares: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 7,280; Dir coaches to Dir at Rs 1,800; the last local ride is paid on board.

Is there a direct bus from Nawabshah to Chitral?

No. Change at Rawalpindi and Dir.

How long does Nawabshah to Chitral take?

About 27 hours, including the waits between rides.

How long is the Dir to Chitral ride?

About three and a half hours.

Where does the first ride leave from?

From Daewoo’s Sakrand sub-terminal on the N-5, near the Waraich Express terminal, about 40 minutes from Nawabshah by the N-305.

Book Nawabshah to Chitral bus tickets for your date

Book your coach to Rawalpindi and pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card; the local rides are paid on board.

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