Chiniot to Dir Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
Dir (the Upper Dir town below the Lowari pass) is 590 km from Chiniot, a trip of about 12 and a half hours with two changes at Sargodha and Rawalpindi: a coach or van to Sargodha, Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi for Rs 1,480 and finally a coach to Dir for about Rs 1,800.
Coach from Rs 3,280 after the bus to Sargodha
Quick Fare Check: Chiniot to Dir is about 590 km with changes at Sargodha and Rawalpindi: 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. Allow about 12 and a half hours.
Chiniot to Dir bus fare by operator
There is no through coach from Chiniot to Dir; the table lists each ride in order.
| 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 Dir | |
| Dir coaches | Coach | Leg 3: Pirwadhai to Dir, morning | Rs 1,800 | 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 Dir route map
Fares from Sargodha
- Daewoo Express LuxuryRs 1,480
Chiniot to Dir bus timings
Chiniot to Dir bus timings follow the coaches and vans on each leg; start early so every change is in daylight.
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To Sargodha
As they fill
Local coaches and vans pull out of Chiniot’s general bus stand for Sargodha whenever they fill, from first light until early evening; 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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The change
Allow an hour
Coaches and vans from Chiniot arrive at Sargodha’s general bus stand; Daewoo’s terminal is on Main College Road by the wagon stand in Chak 47 NB.
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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.
Chiniot to Dir bus online booking
The Rawalpindi coach on the Chiniot to Dir trip can be booked online; the local rides are paid on board.
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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 Dir?
The best way from Chiniot to Dir 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.
From Rs 1,480
Our pick
Take a morning bus to Sargodha and Daewoo Express on to Rawalpindi, for about Rs 1,480 plus the bus fare.
Before you book a Chiniot to Dir bus
Before you book a Chiniot to Dir bus, three things are worth knowing.
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Lowari
Dir is the last town before the Lowari tunnel on the way to Chitral.
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Sargodha first
The first leg has its own page: see Chiniot to Sargodha.
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Chitral
See Chiniot to Chitral.
Chiniot to Dir bus FAQs
What is the Chiniot to Dir bus fare?
About Rs 3,280 for the coach from Sargodha, plus the bus fare to Sargodha, paid on board.
Is there a direct bus from Chiniot to Dir?
No. Change at Sargodha and Rawalpindi.
How long does Chiniot to Dir take?
About 12 and a half hours, including the waits between rides.
How long is the Rawalpindi to Dir ride?
About six and a half hours.
Where does the first ride leave from?
From Chiniot’s general bus stand.
Book Chiniot to Dir 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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