Chiniot to Balakot Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
Reaching Balakot from Chiniot takes just under 11 hours: a coach or van to Sargodha, Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi for Rs 1,480, Daewoo Express to Abbottabad for Rs 880 and finally a coach or wagon on to Balakot, paid on board. It is the gateway town to the Kaghan valley, 460 km away.
Fares Partly booked coaches and vans
Quick Fare Check: Chiniot to Balakot is about 460 km with changes at Sargodha, Rawalpindi and Abbottabad: local coaches and vans to Sargodha, paid on board; Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,480; Daewoo Express to Abbottabad at Rs 880; Hazara coaches and wagons to Balakot, paid on board. Allow just under 11 hours.
Chiniot to Balakot bus fare by operator
Chiniot to Balakot bus fares add up across four rides, since nothing runs straight through.
| Bus operator | Class | Route | Journey time | Ticket price | Booking |
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| Local coaches and vans | Coach or van | Leg 1: Chiniot to Sargodha, through the day, by way of Lalian | Paid on board | Tickets at the stand | |
| Daewoo Express | Luxury AC | Leg 2: Sargodha to Rawalpindi, times at booking | Rs 1,480 | Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Chiniot to Balakot | |
| Daewoo Express | Luxury AC | Leg 3: Rawalpindi to Abbottabad, times at booking | Rs 880 | Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Chiniot to Balakot | |
| Hazara coaches and wagons | Coach or wagon | Leg 4: Abbottabad to Balakot, through the day | 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.
Chiniot to Balakot route map
Fares by leg
- Daewoo Express Luxury (Rawalpindi to Abbottabad)Rs 880
- Daewoo Express Luxury (Sargodha to Rawalpindi)Rs 1,480
Chiniot to Balakot bus timings
Chiniot to Balakot bus timings are set by the Abbottabad departures, so plan the first ride around them.
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To Sargodha
Through the day
Local coaches and vans run from Chiniot’s general bus stand to Sargodha all day, leaving when full; allow about an hour and a quarter.
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Sargodha to Rawalpindi
Times at booking
Daewoo Express lists Sargodha to Rawalpindi at about Rs 1,480; confirm the departure time when you book.
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Rawalpindi to Abbottabad
Times at booking
Daewoo Express lists Rawalpindi to Abbottabad at about Rs 880; confirm the departure time when you book.
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Abbottabad to Balakot
Dawn to dusk
Hazara coaches and wagons leave Abbottabad for Balakot as they fill, from early morning until evening; the ride takes about an hour and a half.
Chiniot to Balakot bus online booking
Chiniot to Balakot bus online booking covers the Rawalpindi coach and the Abbottabad 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 Chiniot to Balakot?
The best way from Chiniot to Balakot is an early start, so that every change happens in daylight.
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Daewoo Express
Booked seat
About Rs 1,480 from Sargodha to Rawalpindi and Rs 880 from Rawalpindi to Abbottabad.
From Rs 880
Our pick
Leave Chiniot early and allow just under 11 hours for the four rides; confirm each fare before you pay.
Before you book a Chiniot to Balakot bus
Before you travel from Chiniot to Balakot, three things are worth knowing.
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Kaghan road
Above Balakot the road follows the Kunhar river up to Kaghan and Naran.
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Sargodha first
The first leg has its own page: see Chiniot to Sargodha.
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Mansehra
See Chiniot to Mansehra.
Chiniot to Balakot bus FAQs
What is the Chiniot to Balakot bus fare?
Daewoo Express Sargodha to Rawalpindi about Rs 1,480; Daewoo Express Rawalpindi to Abbottabad about Rs 880; the other rides are paid on board or at booking.
Is there a direct bus from Chiniot to Balakot?
No. Change at Sargodha, Rawalpindi and Abbottabad.
How long does Chiniot to Balakot take?
Just under 11 hours, including the waits between rides.
How long is the Abbottabad to Balakot ride?
About an hour and a half.
Where does the first ride leave from?
From Chiniot’s general bus stand.
Book Chiniot to Balakot bus tickets for your date
Book your coach to Rawalpindi and the Abbottabad leg, then pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card.
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