Hafizabad to Astore Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing

For a trip to Astore from Hafizabad, 940 km in about 18 and a quarter hours, the rides are Shalimar Bus to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,200, followed by NATCO on to Astore at Rs 2,630. Astore is the valley below Nanga Parbat’s Rupal face.

Two coaches from Rs 3,830 via Rawalpindi, per seat

Cheapest total
Rs 3,830via Rawalpindi
Journey time
with the change
Distance
About 940 kmvia Rawalpindi
Change at
Rawalpindicoach to coach
Second leg
Rs 2,630Rawalpindi to Astore

Quick Fare Check: Hafizabad to Astore costs from about Rs 3,830 in fares: Shalimar Bus to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,200; NATCO to Astore at Rs 2,630. Allow about 18 and a quarter hours.

Hafizabad to Astore bus fare by operator

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

Hafizabad to Astore bus ticket prices by operator and class, cheapest first
Bus operatorClassRouteJourney timeTicket priceBooking
Shalimar BusCoach ACLeg 1: Hafizabad to Rawalpindi, 3 pmRs 1,200Book now Shalimar Bus Coach, Hafizabad to Astore
Hafizabad TransportCoachLeg 1: Hafizabad to Rawalpindi, 11:30 am, from the Lari AddaRs 1,700Tickets at the stand
NATCOCoachLeg 2: Rawalpindi to Astore, 4:30 pmRs 2,630Book now NATCO Coach, Hafizabad to Astore

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.

Hafizabad to Astore route map

Hafizabad to Astore route map Map of the Hafizabad to Astore bus route through Hafizabad, Gujranwala, Wazirabad, Gujrat, Kharian, Jhelum, Rawalpindi, Besham, Chilas, Jaglot, Astore. 32°N 34°N 72°E 74°E 76°E Hafizabad Rawalpindi Astore 100 km N
Cities plotted from their coordinates; the line shows the corridor, not every bend of the road. Coaches run east to Gujranwala, then up the GT Road to Rawalpindi, then on to Astore.

Totals to Astore

  1. Shalimar Bus plus NATCORs 3,830
  2. Hafizabad Transport plus NATCORs 4,330
Coach fares added together for one adult, one way, cheapest first.

Hafizabad to Astore bus timings

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

  1. To Rawalpindi

    3 pm

    Shalimar Bus leaves Hafizabad at 3 pm and reaches Rawalpindi in five and a half hours.

  2. Rawalpindi to Astore

    4:30 pm

    NATCO leaves Rawalpindi at 4:30 pm and reaches Astore in 12 hours.

  3. The change

    Allow an hour

    The Hafizabad coaches set down at Pirwadhai and on the GT Road near Faizabad; the northern coaches and coasters load at Pirwadhai.

  4. Snow and landslides

    Check first

    Mountain roads can close after snow or landslides; check the road before you leave the twin cities.

Hafizabad to Astore bus online booking

Hafizabad to Astore bus online booking covers the Rawalpindi coach and the Astore seat; book both for the same day, with at least an hour between them.

  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 Hafizabad to Astore?

The best way from Hafizabad to Astore is an early start, so that every change happens in daylight.

  • Shalimar Bus

    Lowest Rawalpindi fare

    About Rs 1,200 to Rawalpindi.

    From Rs 1,200

  • NATCO

    Coach to Astore

    About Rs 2,630 from Rawalpindi to Astore.

    From Rs 2,630

Our pick

Take Shalimar Bus to Rawalpindi, then NATCO to Astore, for about Rs 3,830 in all.

Before you book a Hafizabad to Astore bus

Before you travel from Hafizabad to Astore, three things are worth knowing.

Hafizabad to Astore bus FAQs

What is the Hafizabad to Astore bus fare?

From about Rs 3,830 in coach fares: Shalimar Bus to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,200; NATCO to Astore at Rs 2,630.

Is there a direct bus from Hafizabad to Astore?

No. Change at Rawalpindi.

How long does Hafizabad to Astore take?

About 18 and a quarter hours, including the waits between rides.

Which buses run from Rawalpindi to Astore?

NATCO runs the Rawalpindi to Astore leg.

Where does the first ride leave from?

Shalimar Bus boards at its Hafizabad counter (0321 6223998); Hafizabad Transport boards at the Lari Adda, Hafizabad’s general bus stand.

Book Hafizabad to Astore bus tickets for your date

Book your coach to Rawalpindi and the Astore leg, then pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card.

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