Chiniot to Khaplu Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
Getting to Khaplu, the Ghanche valley town beyond Skardu, from Chiniot means a coach or van to Sargodha, Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi for Rs 1,480, NATCO to Skardu for Rs 5,121 and a van on to Khaplu, paid on board; 1,130 km and about 32 and a quarter hours in all.
Fares Partly booked coaches and vans
Quick Fare Check: Chiniot to Khaplu is about 1,130 km with changes at Sargodha, Rawalpindi and Skardu: local coaches and vans to Sargodha, paid on board; Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,480; NATCO to Skardu at Rs 5,121; local vans to Khaplu, paid on board. Allow about 32 and a quarter hours.
Chiniot to Khaplu bus fare by operator
No coach runs straight from Chiniot to Khaplu, so the fare is the Sargodha leg plus the Rawalpindi leg plus the Skardu leg and a van to Khaplu.
| 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 Khaplu | |
| NATCO | Coach | Leg 3: Rawalpindi to Skardu, 2 pm | Rs 5,121 | Book now NATCO Coach, Chiniot to Khaplu | |
| K2 Movers | Luxury | Leg 3: Pirwadhai to Skardu, 6 pm; book by phone | Rs 5,200 | Book now K2 Movers Luxury, Chiniot to Khaplu | |
| Mashabrum Tours | Luxury | Leg 3: Pirwadhai to Skardu, evening | Rs 5,500 | Book now Mashabrum Tours Luxury, Chiniot to Khaplu | |
| Local vans | Van | Leg 4: Skardu to Khaplu, 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 Khaplu route map
Fares by leg
- Daewoo Express Luxury (Sargodha to Rawalpindi)Rs 1,480
- NATCO Coach (Rawalpindi to Skardu)Rs 5,121
- K2 Movers Luxury (Rawalpindi to Skardu)Rs 5,200
- Mashabrum Tours Luxury (Rawalpindi to Skardu)Rs 5,500
Chiniot to Khaplu bus timings
For Chiniot to Khaplu, time the first ride so you reach Sargodha with an hour in hand.
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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.
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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 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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Skardu to Khaplu
Through the day
Local vans leave Skardu for Khaplu as they fill, from early morning until evening; the ride takes about two and a half hours.
Chiniot to Khaplu bus online booking
Chiniot to Khaplu 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 Chiniot to Khaplu?
The best way from Chiniot to Khaplu is an early start to Sargodha and the onward coach the same day.
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Daewoo Express
Booked seat
About Rs 1,480 from Sargodha to Rawalpindi.
From Rs 1,480
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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
Leave Chiniot early and allow about 32 and a quarter hours for the four rides; confirm each fare before you pay.
Before you book a Chiniot to Khaplu bus
Three things help on the Chiniot to Khaplu trip.
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Palace
The restored palace of Khaplu’s rajas now works as a heritage hotel.
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Sargodha first
The first leg has its own page: see Chiniot to Sargodha.
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Skardu
See Chiniot to Skardu.
Chiniot to Khaplu bus FAQs
What is the Chiniot to Khaplu bus fare?
Daewoo Express Sargodha to Rawalpindi about Rs 1,480; NATCO Rawalpindi to Skardu about Rs 5,121; the other rides are paid on board or at booking.
Is there a direct bus from Chiniot to Khaplu?
No. Change at Sargodha, Rawalpindi and Skardu.
How long does Chiniot to Khaplu take?
About 32 and a quarter hours, including the waits between rides.
How long is the Skardu to Khaplu ride?
About two and a half hours.
Where does the first ride leave from?
From Chiniot’s general bus stand.
Book Chiniot to Khaplu 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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