Burewala to Chitral Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing

Rawalpindi comes first on the way from Burewala to Chitral (about eight and a half hours); after that Dir coaches run to Dir for about Rs 1,800; then take a coach or van for the last three and a half hours. Chitral is the far northern valley town beyond the Lowari tunnel.

Fares from Rs 3,950 via Rawalpindi and Dir, per seat

Cheapest total
Rs 3,950via Rawalpindi and Dir
Journey time
with the changes
Distance
About 950 kmvia Rawalpindi and Dir
Change at
Rawalpindi, Dirthen local transport
Second leg
Rs 1,800Rawalpindi to Dir

Quick Fare Check: Burewala to Chitral costs from about Rs 3,950 in fares, then a local ride paid on board: Bahawalpur Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 2,150; Dir coaches to Dir at Rs 1,800; coaches and vans to Chitral, paid on board. Allow just under 20 hours.

Burewala to Chitral bus fare by operator

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

Burewala to Chitral bus ticket prices by operator and class, cheapest first
Bus operatorClassRouteJourney timeTicket priceBooking
Bahawalpur ExpressLuxury ACLeg 1: Burewala to Rawalpindi, times at bookingRs 2,150Book now Bahawalpur Express Luxury, Burewala to Chitral
Dir coachesCoachLeg 2: Pirwadhai to Dir, morningRs 1,800Tickets at the stand
Coaches and vansCoach or vanLeg 3: Dir to Chitral, through the Lowari tunnelPaid 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.

Burewala to Chitral route map

Burewala to Chitral route map Map of the Burewala to Chitral bus route through Burewala, Kamalia, Faisalabad, Pindi Bhattian, Bhera, Kallar Kahar, Rawalpindi, Chakdara, Timergara, Dir, Chitral. 30°N 32°N 34°N 36°N 70°E 72°E 74°E 76°E Burewala Rawalpindi Dir Chitral 200 km N
Cities plotted from their coordinates; the line shows the corridor, not every bend of the road. Coaches run north by the M-4 and the M-2 to Rawalpindi, then on to Dir and Chitral.

Totals to Chitral

  1. Bahawalpur Express plus Dir coachesRs 3,950
Coach fares added together for one adult, one way; the local fare is extra.

Burewala to Chitral bus timings

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

  1. To Rawalpindi

    Times at booking

    Bahawalpur Express lists Burewala to Rawalpindi at about Rs 2,150; confirm the departure time when you book.

  2. Rawalpindi to Dir

    Through the day

    Dir coaches leave Rawalpindi in the morning; the fare is Rs 1,800 and the ride takes about six and a half hours.

  3. The change

    Allow an hour

    Bahawalpur Express sets down in Rawalpindi; Pirwadhai, where the northern coaches and coasters load, is a rickshaw ride away.

  4. Dir to Chitral

    As they fill

    Coaches and vans pull out of Dir for Chitral whenever they fill, from first light until early evening; about three and a half hours.

Burewala to Chitral bus online booking

The Rawalpindi coach on the Burewala to Chitral trip can be booked online; the local rides are paid on board.

  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 Burewala to Chitral?

For Burewala to Chitral, the best plan is the first coach to Rawalpindi, leaving the rest of the day for the onward rides.

Our pick

Take Bahawalpur Express to Rawalpindi, then Dir coaches to Dir, for about Rs 3,950 in all before the local ride.

Before you book a Burewala to Chitral bus

Before you book a Burewala to Chitral bus, three things are worth knowing.

  • Lowari tunnel

    The Lowari tunnel now keeps the Chitral road open through most of the winter.

  • Rawalpindi first

    The first leg has its own page: see Burewala to Rawalpindi.

  • Dir

    See Burewala to Dir.

Burewala to Chitral bus FAQs

What is the Burewala to Chitral bus fare?

From about Rs 3,950 in coach fares: Bahawalpur Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 2,150; Dir coaches to Dir at Rs 1,800; the last local ride is paid on board.

Is there a direct bus from Burewala to Chitral?

No. Change at Rawalpindi and Dir.

How long does Burewala to Chitral take?

Just under 20 hours, including the waits between rides.

How long is the Dir to Chitral ride?

About three and a half hours.

Where does the first ride leave from?

Bahawalpur Express boards at its Burewala stop (confirm it when you book).

Book Burewala to Chitral bus tickets for your date

Book your coach to Rawalpindi and pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card; the local rides are paid on board.

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