Nawabshah to Gilgit Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
Gilgit sits beyond Rawalpindi, so from Nawabshah it is Daewoo Express as far as Rawalpindi (Rs 7,280), followed by NATCO as far as Gilgit (Rs 3,760): 1,880 km, roughly 33 and a half hours.
Two coaches from Rs 11,040 via Rawalpindi, per seat
Quick Fare Check: Nawabshah to Gilgit costs from about Rs 11,040 in fares: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 7,280; NATCO to Gilgit at Rs 3,760. Allow about 33 and a half hours.
Nawabshah to Gilgit bus fare by operator
There is no through coach from Nawabshah to Gilgit; the table lists each ride in order.
| Bus operator | Class | Route | Journey time | Ticket price | Booking |
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| Daewoo Express | Luxury AC | Leg 1: Sakrand to Rawalpindi, times at booking | Rs 7,280 | Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Nawabshah to Gilgit | |
| Daewoo Express | Gold AC | Leg 1: Sakrand to Rawalpindi, times at booking | Rs 8,050 | Book now Daewoo Express Gold, Nawabshah to Gilgit | |
| NATCO | Luxury AC | Leg 2: Rawalpindi to Gilgit, evening, from its own terminal | Rs 3,760 | Book now NATCO Luxury, Nawabshah to Gilgit | |
| Mashabrum Tours | Luxury | Leg 2: Pirwadhai to Gilgit, about 9 pm | Rs 4,000 | Book now Mashabrum Tours Luxury, Nawabshah to Gilgit | |
| K2 Movers | Luxury | Leg 2: Pirwadhai to Gilgit, 5 pm | Rs 4,500 | Book now K2 Movers Luxury, Nawabshah to Gilgit |
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 Gilgit option is on the Rawalpindi to Gilgit page.
Nawabshah to Gilgit route map
Totals to Gilgit
- Daewoo Express Luxury plus NATCORs 11,040
- Daewoo Express Luxury plus Mashabrum ToursRs 11,280
- Daewoo Express Luxury plus K2 MoversRs 11,780
- Daewoo Express Gold plus NATCORs 11,810
- Daewoo Express Gold plus K2 MoversRs 12,550
Nawabshah to Gilgit bus timings
For Nawabshah to Gilgit, time the first ride so you reach Rawalpindi with an hour in hand.
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To Rawalpindi
Times at booking
Daewoo Express lists Nawabshah to Rawalpindi at about Rs 7,280; confirm the departure time when you book.
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Rawalpindi to Gilgit
Several a day
From Rawalpindi: NATCO in the evening, from its own terminal; Mashabrum Tours about 9 pm; K2 Movers at 5 pm. The ride takes about 17 hours.
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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.
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Snow and landslides
Check first
Mountain roads can close after snow or landslides; check the road before you leave the twin cities.
Nawabshah to Gilgit bus online booking
Nawabshah to Gilgit bus online booking covers the Rawalpindi coach and the Gilgit seat; book both for the same day, with at least an hour between them.
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Choose your coach
Pick an operator and class from the fare table above, and check where it boards and drops before you pay.
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Pick your seat
Choose a window or aisle seat on the seat map. Women are seated beside women or family members.
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Pay and board
Pay by JazzCash, Easypaisa or card and keep the e-ticket. Carry your CNIC and reach the terminal 30 minutes early.
Which is the best bus service from Nawabshah to Gilgit?
The best way from Nawabshah to Gilgit is an early start, so that every change happens in daylight.
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Daewoo Express
Lowest Rawalpindi fare
About Rs 7,280 to Rawalpindi.
From Rs 7,280
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NATCO
Lowest Gilgit fare
About Rs 3,760 from Rawalpindi to Gilgit.
From Rs 3,760
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Mashabrum Tours
Also runs
About Rs 4,000 from Rawalpindi to Gilgit.
From Rs 4,000
Our pick
Take Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi, then NATCO to Gilgit, for about Rs 11,040 in all.
Before you book a Nawabshah to Gilgit bus
Before you travel from Nawabshah to Gilgit, three things are worth knowing.
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Indus gorge
The Karakoram Highway follows the Indus gorge past Dasu and Chilas on the way to Gilgit.
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Rawalpindi first
The first leg has its own page: see Nawabshah to Rawalpindi.
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Hunza
See Nawabshah to Hunza.
Nawabshah to Gilgit bus FAQs
What is the Nawabshah to Gilgit bus fare?
From about Rs 11,040 in coach fares: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 7,280; NATCO to Gilgit at Rs 3,760.
Is there a direct bus from Nawabshah to Gilgit?
No. Change at Rawalpindi.
How long does Nawabshah to Gilgit take?
About 33 and a half hours, including the waits between rides.
Which buses run from Rawalpindi to Gilgit?
K2 Movers, Mashabrum Tours and NATCO run the Rawalpindi to Gilgit leg.
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 Gilgit bus tickets for your date
Book your coach to Rawalpindi and the Gilgit leg, then pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card.
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