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

Count on just under 17 hours and four rides for the 710 km to Chitral: a coach or van to Sargodha, Daewoo Express on to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,480, Dir coaches on to Dir at Rs 1,800 and finally a coach or van for the last three and a half hours. Chitral is the far northern valley town beyond the Lowari tunnel.

Fares Partly booked coaches and vans

Distance
About 710 kmby road
Journey time
with the changes
Change at
Sargodha, Rawalpindi, Dirfour rides
Leaves from
General bus standChiniot
Fares
Partly bookedcoach seats at booking

Quick Fare Check: Chiniot to Chitral is about 710 km with changes at Sargodha, Rawalpindi and Dir: local coaches and vans to Sargodha, paid on board; Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,480; Dir coaches to Dir at Rs 1,800; coaches and vans to Chitral, paid on board. Allow just under 17 hours.

Chiniot to Chitral bus fare by operator

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

Chiniot to Chitral bus ticket prices by operator and class, cheapest first
Bus operatorClassRouteJourney timeTicket priceBooking
Local coaches and vansCoach or vanLeg 1: Chiniot to Sargodha, through the day, by way of LalianPaid on boardTickets at the stand
Daewoo ExpressLuxury ACLeg 2: Sargodha to Rawalpindi, times at bookingRs 1,480Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Chiniot to Chitral
Dir coachesCoachLeg 3: Pirwadhai to Dir, morningRs 1,800Tickets at the stand
Coaches and vansCoach or vanLeg 4: 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.

Chiniot to Chitral route map

Chiniot to Chitral route map Map of the Chiniot to Chitral bus route through Chiniot, Chenab Nagar, Lalian, Sargodha, Bhera, Kallar Kahar, Rawalpindi, Chakdara, Timergara, Dir, Chitral. 32°N 34°N 36°N 70°E 72°E 74°E Chiniot Sargodha Rawalpindi Dir Chitral 100 km N
Cities plotted from their coordinates; the line shows the corridor, not every bend of the road. Buses run over the Chenab and north by Lalian to Sargodha, then up the M-2 to Rawalpindi and on to Dir and Chitral.

Fares by leg

  1. Daewoo Express Luxury (Sargodha to Rawalpindi)Rs 1,480
  2. Dir coaches Coach (Rawalpindi to Dir)Rs 1,800
One-way fares for the booked rides; the rest are paid on board.

Chiniot to Chitral bus timings

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

  1. To Sargodha

    Dawn to dusk

    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.

  2. Sargodha to Rawalpindi

    Times at booking

    Daewoo Express lists Sargodha to Rawalpindi at about Rs 1,480; confirm the departure time when you book.

  3. 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.

  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.

Chiniot to Chitral bus online booking

The Rawalpindi coach on the Chiniot 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 Chiniot to Chitral?

For Chiniot to Chitral, the best plan is the first van to Sargodha, leaving the rest of the day for the onward rides.

  • Daewoo Express

    Booked seat

    About Rs 1,480 from Sargodha to Rawalpindi.

    From Rs 1,480

Our pick

Leave Chiniot early and allow just under 17 hours for the four rides; confirm each fare before you pay.

Before you book a Chiniot to Chitral bus

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

  • Lowari tunnel

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

  • Sargodha first

    The first leg has its own page: see Chiniot to Sargodha.

  • Dir

    See Chiniot to Dir.

Chiniot to Chitral bus FAQs

What is the Chiniot to Chitral bus fare?

Daewoo Express Sargodha to Rawalpindi about Rs 1,480; Dir coaches Rawalpindi to Dir about Rs 1,800; the other rides are paid on board or at booking.

Is there a direct bus from Chiniot to Chitral?

No. Change at Sargodha, Rawalpindi and Dir.

How long does Chiniot to Chitral take?

Just under 17 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 Chiniot’s general bus stand.

Book Chiniot 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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