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

Hafizabad to Balakot has no through coach; the usual plan is the Rs 1,200 Shalimar Bus coach to Rawalpindi, the Rs 880 Daewoo Express coach on to Abbottabad and coaches or wagons for the final hour and a half, just under 11 hours for 480 km. Balakot is the gateway town to the Kaghan valley.

Fares from Rs 2,080 via Rawalpindi and Abbottabad, per seat

Cheapest total
Rs 2,080via Rawalpindi and Abbottabad
Journey time
with the changes
Distance
About 480 kmvia Rawalpindi and Abbottabad
Change at
Rawalpindi, Abbottabadthen local transport
Second leg
Rs 880Rawalpindi to Abbottabad

Quick Fare Check: Hafizabad to Balakot costs from about Rs 2,080 in fares, then a local ride paid on board: Shalimar Bus to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,200; Daewoo Express to Abbottabad at Rs 880; Hazara coaches and wagons to Balakot, paid on board. Allow just under 11 hours.

Hafizabad to Balakot bus fare by operator

Hafizabad to Balakot bus fares add up across three rides, since nothing runs straight through.

Hafizabad to Balakot 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 Balakot
Hafizabad TransportCoachLeg 1: Hafizabad to Rawalpindi, 11:30 am, from the Lari AddaRs 1,700Tickets at the stand
Daewoo ExpressLuxury ACLeg 2: Rawalpindi to Abbottabad, times at bookingRs 880Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Hafizabad to Balakot
Hazara coaches and wagonsCoach or wagonLeg 3: Abbottabad to Balakot, through the dayPaid 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.

Hafizabad to Balakot route map

Hafizabad to Balakot route map Map of the Hafizabad to Balakot bus route through Hafizabad, Gujranwala, Wazirabad, Gujrat, Kharian, Jhelum, Rawalpindi, Abbottabad, Balakot. 32°N 34°N 72°E 74°E Hafizabad Rawalpindi Abbottabad Balakot 50 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 Abbottabad and Balakot.

Totals to Balakot

  1. Shalimar Bus plus Daewoo ExpressRs 2,080
  2. Hafizabad Transport plus Daewoo ExpressRs 2,580
Coach fares added together for one adult, one way; the local fare is extra.

Hafizabad to Balakot bus timings

Hafizabad to Balakot bus timings are set by the Abbottabad departures, so plan the first ride around them.

  1. To Rawalpindi

    3 pm

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

  2. Rawalpindi to Abbottabad

    Times at booking

    Daewoo Express lists Rawalpindi to Abbottabad at about Rs 880; confirm the departure time when you book.

  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. Abbottabad to Balakot

    Dawn to dusk

    Hazara coaches and wagons pull out of Abbottabad for Balakot whenever they fill, from first light until early evening; about an hour and a half.

Hafizabad to Balakot bus online booking

Hafizabad 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.

  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 Balakot?

The best way from Hafizabad to Balakot 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

  • Daewoo Express

    Booked seat

    About Rs 880 from Rawalpindi to Abbottabad.

    From Rs 880

Our pick

Take Shalimar Bus to Rawalpindi, then Daewoo Express to Abbottabad, for about Rs 2,080 in all before the local ride.

Before you book a Hafizabad to Balakot bus

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

Hafizabad to Balakot bus FAQs

What is the Hafizabad to Balakot bus fare?

From about Rs 2,080 in coach fares: Shalimar Bus to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,200; Daewoo Express to Abbottabad at Rs 880; the last local ride is paid on board.

Is there a direct bus from Hafizabad to Balakot?

No. Change at Rawalpindi and Abbottabad.

How long does Hafizabad 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?

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

Book Hafizabad 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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