Mingora to Chitral Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
Chitral takes three rides from Mingora, all paid in cash: to Timergara, on to Dir, then over the Lowari tunnel road, about eight and three quarter hours for the 265 km.
Fares On board coaches and vans
Quick Fare Check: Mingora to Chitral is about 265 km with changes at Timergara and Dir: coaches and vans to Timergara, paid on board; local vans to Dir, paid on board; coaches and vans to Chitral, paid on board. Allow just under nine hours.
Mingora to Chitral bus fare by operator
There is no through coach from Mingora to Chitral; the table lists each ride in order.
| Bus operator | Class | Route | Journey time | Ticket price | Booking |
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| Coaches and vans | Coach or van | Leg 1: Mingora to Timergara, through the day, by way of Chakdara | Paid on board | Tickets at the stand | |
| Local vans | Van | Leg 2: Timergara to Dir, through the day | Paid on board | Tickets at the stand | |
| Coaches and vans | Coach or van | Leg 3: Dir to Chitral, through the Lowari tunnel | 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.
Mingora to Chitral route map
Mingora to Chitral bus timings
Mingora to Chitral bus timings follow the coaches and vans on each leg; start early so every change is in daylight.
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To Timergara
Dawn to dusk
Coaches and vans run from Mingora’s general bus stand to Timergara all day, leaving when full; allow about two and a half hours.
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Timergara to Dir
Dawn to dusk
Local vans run from Timergara to Dir all day, leaving when full; allow about an hour and a half.
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The change
Allow an hour
Coaches and vans from Mingora stop at Timergara’s bus stand, where the vans for Dir and Chitral load.
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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.
Mingora to Chitral bus online booking
Mingora to Chitral buses and vans are not sold online; pay on board at each stand.
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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 Mingora to Chitral?
For Mingora to Chitral, the best plan is the first van to Timergara, leaving the rest of the day for the onward rides.
Our pick
Leave Mingora early and allow just under nine hours for the three rides; confirm each fare before you pay.
Before you book a Mingora to Chitral bus
Before you book a Mingora to Chitral bus, three things are worth knowing.
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Lowari tunnel
The 8.5 km Lowari tunnel, open since 2017, keeps the Dir to Chitral road open in winter, when the old pass is snowed in.
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Lowari tunnel
The Lowari tunnel now keeps the Chitral road open through most of the winter.
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Timergara first
The first leg has its own page: see Mingora to Timergara.
Mingora to Chitral bus FAQs
What is the Mingora to Chitral bus fare?
Local rides are paid on board; check each fare before you set off.
Is there a direct bus from Mingora to Chitral?
No. Change at Timergara and Dir.
How long does Mingora to Chitral take?
Just under nine 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?
From Mingora’s general bus stand.
Book Mingora to Chitral bus tickets for your date
Travelling further from Mingora? Book a coach on one of the routes above and pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card.
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