Hafizabad to Neelum Valley Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
For a trip to Neelum Valley from Hafizabad, 500 km in about 13 and a half hours, the rides are Shalimar Bus to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,200, local coasters on to Muzaffarabad at Rs 800 and a jeep or van for the last three and a half hours. Neelum Valley is the river valley of northern Azad Kashmir.
Fares from Rs 2,000 via Rawalpindi and Muzaffarabad, per seat
Quick Fare Check: Hafizabad to Neelum Valley costs from about Rs 2,000 in fares, then a local ride paid on board: Shalimar Bus to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,200; local coasters to Muzaffarabad at Rs 800; jeeps and vans to Neelum Valley, paid on board. Allow about 13 and a half hours.
Hafizabad to Neelum Valley bus fare by operator
No coach runs straight from Hafizabad to Neelum Valley, so the fare is the Rawalpindi leg plus the Muzaffarabad leg and a jeep or van to Neelum Valley.
| 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 Neelum Valley | |
| Hafizabad Transport | Coach | Leg 1: Hafizabad to Rawalpindi, 11:30 am, from the Lari Adda | Rs 1,700 | Tickets at the stand | |
| Local coasters | Coaster | Leg 2: Rawalpindi to Muzaffarabad | Rs 800 | Tickets at the stand | |
| Muzaffarabad Express | Yutong | Leg 2: Rawalpindi to Muzaffarabad | Rs 950 | Book now Muzaffarabad Express Yutong, Hafizabad to Neelum Valley | |
| Muzaffarabad Express | Luxury AC | Leg 2: Rawalpindi to Muzaffarabad | Rs 1,200 | Book now Muzaffarabad Express Luxury, Hafizabad to Neelum Valley | |
| Muzaffarabad Express | Business AC | Leg 2: Rawalpindi to Muzaffarabad | Rs 1,600 | Book now Muzaffarabad Express Business, Hafizabad to Neelum Valley | |
| Jeeps and vans | Jeep or van | Leg 3: Muzaffarabad to Athmuqam and Keran | 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.
Hafizabad to Neelum Valley route map
Totals to Neelum Valley
- Shalimar Bus plus local coastersRs 2,000
- Shalimar Bus plus Muzaffarabad Express YutongRs 2,150
- Shalimar Bus plus Muzaffarabad Express LuxuryRs 2,400
- Hafizabad Transport plus local coastersRs 2,500
- Hafizabad Transport plus Muzaffarabad Express LuxuryRs 2,900
Hafizabad to Neelum Valley bus timings
For Hafizabad to Neelum Valley, 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 Muzaffarabad
Dawn to dusk
Local coasters leave Rawalpindi for Muzaffarabad as they fill, from early morning until evening; the ride takes about three and a quarter 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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Muzaffarabad to Neelum Valley
Through the day
Jeeps and vans run from Muzaffarabad to Neelum Valley all day, leaving when full; allow about three and a half hours.
Hafizabad to Neelum Valley bus online booking
Hafizabad to Neelum Valley bus online booking covers the Rawalpindi coach and the Muzaffarabad 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 Neelum Valley?
For Hafizabad to Neelum Valley, the best plan is the first coach to Rawalpindi, leaving the rest of the day for the onward rides.
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Shalimar Bus
Lowest Rawalpindi fare
About Rs 1,200 to Rawalpindi.
From Rs 1,200
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Muzaffarabad Express
Most comfort
About Rs 950 from Rawalpindi to Muzaffarabad.
From Rs 950
Our pick
Take Shalimar Bus to Rawalpindi, then local coasters to Muzaffarabad, for about Rs 2,000 in all before the local ride.
Before you book a Hafizabad to Neelum Valley bus
Three things help on the Hafizabad to Neelum Valley trip.
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Season
The upper Neelum valley is best visited between May and October.
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Rawalpindi first
The first leg has its own page: see Hafizabad to Rawalpindi.
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Muzaffarabad
Hafizabad to Neelum Valley bus FAQs
What is the Hafizabad to Neelum Valley bus fare?
From about Rs 2,000 in coach fares: Shalimar Bus to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,200; local coasters to Muzaffarabad at Rs 800; the last local ride is paid on board.
Is there a direct bus from Hafizabad to Neelum Valley?
No. Change at Rawalpindi and Muzaffarabad.
How long does Hafizabad to Neelum Valley take?
About 13 and a half hours, including the waits between rides.
How long is the Muzaffarabad to Neelum Valley ride?
About three and a half hours.
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 Neelum Valley bus tickets for your date
Book your coach to Rawalpindi and the Muzaffarabad leg, then pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card.
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