Nawabshah to Skardu Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
Nawabshah travellers bound for Skardu, the capital of Baltistan, need two rides: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 7,280 and NATCO on to Skardu at Rs 5,121. Count on about 39 and a half hours for the 2,040 km.
Two coaches from Rs 12,401 via Rawalpindi, per seat
Quick Fare Check: Nawabshah to Skardu costs from about Rs 12,401 in fares: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 7,280; NATCO to Skardu at Rs 5,121. Allow about 39 and a half hours.
Nawabshah to Skardu bus fare by operator
Nawabshah to Skardu bus fares add up across two rides, since nothing runs straight through.
| 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 Skardu | |
| Daewoo Express | Gold AC | Leg 1: Sakrand to Rawalpindi, times at booking | Rs 8,050 | Book now Daewoo Express Gold, Nawabshah to Skardu | |
| NATCO | Coach | Leg 2: Rawalpindi to Skardu, 2 pm | Rs 5,121 | Book now NATCO Coach, Nawabshah to Skardu | |
| K2 Movers | Luxury | Leg 2: Pirwadhai to Skardu, 6 pm; book by phone | Rs 5,200 | Book now K2 Movers Luxury, Nawabshah to Skardu | |
| Mashabrum Tours | Luxury | Leg 2: Pirwadhai to Skardu, evening | Rs 5,500 | Book now Mashabrum Tours Luxury, Nawabshah 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.
Nawabshah to Skardu route map
Totals to Skardu
- Daewoo Express Luxury plus NATCORs 12,401
- Daewoo Express Luxury plus K2 MoversRs 12,480
- Daewoo Express Luxury plus Mashabrum ToursRs 12,780
- Daewoo Express Gold plus NATCORs 13,171
- Daewoo Express Gold plus Mashabrum ToursRs 13,550
Nawabshah to Skardu bus timings
For Nawabshah to Skardu, 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 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.
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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 Skardu bus online booking
Nawabshah 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.
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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 Skardu?
The best way from Nawabshah to Skardu 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 Skardu fare
About Rs 5,121 from Rawalpindi to Skardu.
From Rs 5,121
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K2 Movers
Also runs
About Rs 5,200 from Rawalpindi to Skardu.
From Rs 5,200
Our pick
Take Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi, then NATCO to Skardu, for about Rs 12,401 in all.
Before you book a Nawabshah to Skardu bus
Three things help on the Nawabshah to Skardu trip.
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Deosai
The Deosai plains are a jeep trip from Skardu in summer.
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Rawalpindi first
The first leg has its own page: see Nawabshah to Rawalpindi.
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Khaplu
See Nawabshah to Khaplu.
Nawabshah to Skardu bus FAQs
What is the Nawabshah to Skardu bus fare?
From about Rs 12,401 in coach fares: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 7,280; NATCO to Skardu at Rs 5,121.
Is there a direct bus from Nawabshah to Skardu?
No. Change at Rawalpindi.
How long does Nawabshah to Skardu take?
About 39 and a half 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 Sakrand sub-terminal on the N-5, near the Waraich Express terminal, about 40 minutes from Nawabshah by the N-305.
Book Nawabshah 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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