Mingora to Gilgit Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing

Count on about 21 hours and 860 km from Mingora to Gilgit, the capital of Gilgit-Baltistan, with one change at Rawalpindi: Rawalpindi by Daewoo Express (Rs 1,120), followed by Gilgit by NATCO (Rs 3,760).

Two coaches from Rs 4,880 via Rawalpindi, per seat

Cheapest total
Rs 4,880via Rawalpindi
Journey time
with the change
Distance
About 860 kmvia Rawalpindi
Change at
Rawalpindicoach to coach
Second leg
Rs 3,760Rawalpindi to Gilgit

Quick Fare Check: Mingora to Gilgit costs from about Rs 4,880 in fares: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,120; NATCO to Gilgit at Rs 3,760. Allow about 21 hours.

Mingora to Gilgit bus fare by operator

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

Mingora to Gilgit bus ticket prices by operator and class, cheapest first
Bus operatorClassRouteJourney timeTicket priceBooking
Daewoo ExpressLuxury ACLeg 1: Amankot to Rawalpindi, 9 am, 3 or 9:30 pmRs 1,120Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Mingora to Gilgit
Faisal MoversStandard ACLeg 1: Mingora to Rawalpindi, about 7 am to 5 pmRs 1,250Book now Faisal Movers Standard, Mingora to Gilgit
Coasters and vansCoaster or vanLeg 1: Mingora to Pirwadhai, through the dayPaid on boardTickets at the stand
NATCOLuxury ACLeg 2: Rawalpindi to Gilgit, evening, from its own terminalRs 3,760Book now NATCO Luxury, Mingora to Gilgit
Mashabrum ToursLuxuryLeg 2: Pirwadhai to Gilgit, about 9 pmRs 4,000Book now Mashabrum Tours Luxury, Mingora to Gilgit
K2 MoversLuxuryLeg 2: Pirwadhai to Gilgit, 5 pmRs 4,500Book now K2 Movers Luxury, Mingora 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.

Mingora to Gilgit route map

Mingora to Gilgit route map Map of the Mingora to Gilgit bus route through Mingora, Barikot, Chakdara, Batkhela, Rashakai, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Besham, Dasu, Chilas, Gilgit. 34°N 36°N 72°E 74°E Mingora Rawalpindi Gilgit 50 km N
Cities plotted from their coordinates; the line shows the corridor, not every bend of the road. Coaches run by the Swat Expressway and the M-1 to Rawalpindi, then the Karakoram Highway to Gilgit.

Totals to Gilgit

  1. Daewoo Express plus NATCORs 4,880
  2. Faisal Movers plus NATCORs 5,010
  3. Daewoo Express plus Mashabrum ToursRs 5,120
  4. Faisal Movers plus Mashabrum ToursRs 5,250
  5. Faisal Movers plus K2 MoversRs 5,750
Coach fares added together for one adult, one way, cheapest first.

Mingora to Gilgit bus timings

For Mingora to Gilgit, time the first ride so you reach Rawalpindi with an hour in hand.

  1. To Rawalpindi

    Several a day

    From Mingora: Daewoo Express at 9 am, 3 or 9:30 pm; Faisal Movers between about 7 am and 5 pm. The ride takes about three and a quarter hours.

  2. 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.

  3. The change

    Allow an hour

    Coaches from Mingora arrive at the company terminals on Peshawar Road; Pirwadhai, where the northern coaches and coasters load, is a short rickshaw ride away.

  4. Snow and landslides

    Check first

    Mountain roads can close after snow or landslides; check the road before you leave the twin cities.

Mingora to Gilgit bus online booking

Mingora 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.

  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 Mingora to Gilgit?

The best way from Mingora to Gilgit is an early start, so that every change happens in daylight.

  • Daewoo Express

    Lowest Rawalpindi fare

    About Rs 1,120 to Rawalpindi.

    From Rs 1,120

  • NATCO

    Lowest Gilgit fare

    About Rs 3,760 from Rawalpindi to Gilgit.

    From Rs 3,760

  • Faisal Movers

    Also runs

    About Rs 1,250 to Rawalpindi.

    From Rs 1,250

Our pick

Take Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi, then NATCO to Gilgit, for about Rs 4,880 in all.

Before you book a Mingora to Gilgit bus

Before you travel from Mingora to Gilgit, three things are worth knowing.

  • By the Karakoram Highway

    The Shangla road from Mingora meets the Karakoram Highway at Besham, 100 km away, and vans run on up the Indus to Dasu; booked coaches to Gilgit, though, start in Rawalpindi.

  • Indus gorge

    The Karakoram Highway follows the Indus gorge past Dasu and Chilas on the way to Gilgit.

  • Rawalpindi first

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

Mingora to Gilgit bus FAQs

What is the Mingora to Gilgit bus fare?

From about Rs 4,880 in coach fares: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,120; NATCO to Gilgit at Rs 3,760.

Is there a direct bus from Mingora to Gilgit?

No. Change at Rawalpindi.

How long does Mingora to Gilgit take?

About 21 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?

From Daewoo’s Swat terminal at Amankot on the GT Road, opposite the PSO pump near GTS, Mingora.

Book Mingora 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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