Hafizabad to Gilgit Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
All told, Hafizabad to Gilgit costs about Rs 4,960 in fares, about 23 and a quarter hours on the road: Shalimar Bus to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,200, followed by NATCO on to Gilgit at Rs 3,760. Gilgit is the capital of Gilgit-Baltistan.
Two coaches from Rs 4,960 via Rawalpindi, per seat
Quick Fare Check: Hafizabad to Gilgit costs from about Rs 4,960 in fares: Shalimar Bus to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,200; NATCO to Gilgit at Rs 3,760. Allow about 23 and a quarter hours.
Hafizabad to Gilgit bus fare by operator
There is no through coach from Hafizabad to Gilgit; the table lists each ride in order.
| Bus operator | Class | Route | Journey time | Ticket price | Booking |
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| Shalimar Bus | Coach AC | Leg 1: Hafizabad to Rawalpindi, 3 pm | Rs 1,200 | Book now Shalimar Bus Coach, Hafizabad to Gilgit | |
| Hafizabad Transport | Coach | Leg 1: Hafizabad to Rawalpindi, 11:30 am, from the Lari Adda | Rs 1,700 | Tickets at the stand | |
| NATCO | Luxury AC | Leg 2: Rawalpindi to Gilgit, evening, from its own terminal | Rs 3,760 | Book now NATCO Luxury, Hafizabad to Gilgit | |
| Mashabrum Tours | Luxury | Leg 2: Pirwadhai to Gilgit, about 9 pm | Rs 4,000 | Book now Mashabrum Tours Luxury, Hafizabad to Gilgit | |
| K2 Movers | Luxury | Leg 2: Pirwadhai to Gilgit, 5 pm | Rs 4,500 | Book now K2 Movers Luxury, Hafizabad to Gilgit |
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. Every Rawalpindi to Gilgit option is on the Rawalpindi to Gilgit page.
Hafizabad to Gilgit route map
Totals to Gilgit
- Shalimar Bus plus NATCORs 4,960
- Shalimar Bus plus Mashabrum ToursRs 5,200
- Hafizabad Transport plus NATCORs 5,460
- Shalimar Bus plus K2 MoversRs 5,700
- Hafizabad Transport plus K2 MoversRs 6,200
Hafizabad to Gilgit bus timings
For Hafizabad to Gilgit, time the first ride so you reach Rawalpindi with an hour in hand.
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To Rawalpindi
3 pm
Shalimar Bus leaves Hafizabad at 3 pm and reaches Rawalpindi in five and a half hours.
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Rawalpindi to Gilgit
Several a day
From Rawalpindi: NATCO in the evening, from its own terminal; Mashabrum Tours about 9 pm; K2 Movers at 5 pm. The ride takes about 17 hours.
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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.
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Snow and landslides
Check first
Mountain roads can close after snow or landslides; check the road before you leave the twin cities.
Hafizabad to Gilgit bus online booking
Hafizabad to Gilgit bus online booking covers the Rawalpindi coach and the Gilgit 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 Hafizabad to Gilgit?
The best way from Hafizabad to Gilgit is an early start, so that every change happens in daylight.
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Shalimar Bus
Lowest Rawalpindi fare
About Rs 1,200 to Rawalpindi.
From Rs 1,200
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NATCO
Lowest Gilgit fare
About Rs 3,760 from Rawalpindi to Gilgit.
From Rs 3,760
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Mashabrum Tours
Also runs
About Rs 4,000 from Rawalpindi to Gilgit.
From Rs 4,000
Our pick
Take Shalimar Bus to Rawalpindi, then NATCO to Gilgit, for about Rs 4,960 in all.
Before you book a Hafizabad to Gilgit bus
Before you travel from Hafizabad to Gilgit, three things are worth knowing.
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Indus gorge
The Karakoram Highway follows the Indus gorge past Dasu and Chilas on the way to Gilgit.
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Rawalpindi first
The first leg has its own page: see Hafizabad to Rawalpindi.
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Hunza
See Hafizabad to Hunza.
Hafizabad to Gilgit bus FAQs
What is the Hafizabad to Gilgit bus fare?
From about Rs 4,960 in coach fares: Shalimar Bus to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,200; NATCO to Gilgit at Rs 3,760.
Is there a direct bus from Hafizabad to Gilgit?
No. Change at Rawalpindi.
How long does Hafizabad to Gilgit take?
About 23 and a quarter hours, including the waits between rides.
Which buses run from Rawalpindi to Gilgit?
K2 Movers, Mashabrum Tours and NATCO run the Rawalpindi to Gilgit 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 Gilgit bus tickets for your date
Book your coach to Rawalpindi and the Gilgit leg, then pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card.
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