Nawabshah to Neelum Valley Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
Nawabshah travellers bound for Neelum Valley, the river valley of northern Azad Kashmir, need three rides: a Rs 7,280 Daewoo Express ticket to Rawalpindi, a Rs 800 coaster fare on to Muzaffarabad and finally local jeeps or vans to Neelum Valley. Count on just under 24 hours for the 1,480 km.
Fares from Rs 8,080 via Rawalpindi and Muzaffarabad, per seat
Quick Fare Check: Nawabshah to Neelum Valley costs from about Rs 8,080 in fares, then a local ride paid on board: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 7,280; local coasters to Muzaffarabad at Rs 800; jeeps and vans to Neelum Valley, paid on board. Allow just under 24 hours.
Nawabshah to Neelum Valley bus fare by operator
No coach runs straight from Nawabshah to Neelum Valley, so the fare is the Rawalpindi leg plus the Muzaffarabad leg and a jeep or van to Neelum Valley.
| 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 Neelum Valley | |
| Daewoo Express | Gold AC | Leg 1: Sakrand to Rawalpindi, times at booking | Rs 8,050 | Book now Daewoo Express Gold, Nawabshah to Neelum Valley | |
| Local coasters | Coaster | Leg 2: Rawalpindi to Muzaffarabad | Rs 800 | Tickets at the stand | |
| Muzaffarabad Express | Yutong | Leg 2: Rawalpindi to Muzaffarabad | Rs 950 | Book now Muzaffarabad Express Yutong, Nawabshah to Neelum Valley | |
| Muzaffarabad Express | Luxury AC | Leg 2: Rawalpindi to Muzaffarabad | Rs 1,200 | Book now Muzaffarabad Express Luxury, Nawabshah to Neelum Valley | |
| Muzaffarabad Express | Business AC | Leg 2: Rawalpindi to Muzaffarabad | Rs 1,600 | Book now Muzaffarabad Express Business, Nawabshah to Neelum Valley | |
| Jeeps and vans | Jeep or van | Leg 3: Muzaffarabad to Athmuqam and Keran | Paid on board | Tickets 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 Neelum Valley route map
Totals to Neelum Valley
- Daewoo Express Luxury plus local coastersRs 8,080
- Daewoo Express Luxury plus Muzaffarabad Express YutongRs 8,230
- Daewoo Express Luxury plus Muzaffarabad Express LuxuryRs 8,480
- Daewoo Express Gold plus local coastersRs 8,850
- Daewoo Express Gold plus Muzaffarabad Express LuxuryRs 9,250
Nawabshah to Neelum Valley bus timings
For Nawabshah to Neelum Valley, 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 Muzaffarabad
Dawn to dusk
Local coasters leave Rawalpindi for Muzaffarabad as they fill, from early morning until evening; the ride takes about three and a quarter 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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Muzaffarabad to Neelum Valley
Through the day
Jeeps and vans run from Muzaffarabad to Neelum Valley all day, leaving when full; allow about three and a half hours.
Nawabshah to Neelum Valley bus online booking
Nawabshah to Neelum Valley bus online booking covers the Rawalpindi coach and the Muzaffarabad 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 Neelum Valley?
For Nawabshah to Neelum Valley, the best plan is the first coach to Rawalpindi, leaving the rest of the day for the onward rides.
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Daewoo Express
Lowest Rawalpindi fare
About Rs 7,280 to Rawalpindi.
From Rs 7,280
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Muzaffarabad Express
Most comfort
About Rs 950 from Rawalpindi to Muzaffarabad.
From Rs 950
Our pick
Take Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi, then local coasters to Muzaffarabad, for about Rs 8,080 in all before the local ride.
Before you book a Nawabshah to Neelum Valley bus
Three things help on the Nawabshah to Neelum Valley trip.
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Season
The upper Neelum valley is best visited between May and October.
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Rawalpindi first
The first leg has its own page: see Nawabshah to Rawalpindi.
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Muzaffarabad
Nawabshah to Neelum Valley bus FAQs
What is the Nawabshah to Neelum Valley bus fare?
From about Rs 8,080 in coach fares: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 7,280; local coasters to Muzaffarabad at Rs 800; the last local ride is paid on board.
Is there a direct bus from Nawabshah to Neelum Valley?
No. Change at Rawalpindi and Muzaffarabad.
How long does Nawabshah to Neelum Valley take?
Just under 24 hours, including the waits between rides.
How long is the Muzaffarabad to Neelum Valley 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 Neelum Valley bus tickets for your date
Book your coach to Rawalpindi and the Muzaffarabad leg, then pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card.
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