Rawalpindi to Astore Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Timing
Astore lies in a side valley east of the Karakoram Highway, below Nanga Parbat, and is the road approach to Rama Lake and Deosai. Fares from Rawalpindi run from about Rs 4,800 to Rs 6,300.
Short answer: Rawalpindi to Astore costs about Rs 4,800 to Rs 6,300 and takes fifteen to seventeen hours. Travel on a northern coach towards Gilgit and leave the KKH near Jaglot for the Astore valley, then continue by local jeep or van. Deosai is only open in the summer months.
Rawalpindi to Astore ticket price by operator
What each option to Astore costs and where it boards in Rawalpindi.
| Bus operator | Class | Boards in Rawalpindi | Journey time | Ticket price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilgit coach, then local | NATCO plus jeep | Pir Wadhai | 16h | Rs 4,800 |
| Faisal Movers to Gilgit, then local | Executive plus jeep | Mandi Morr, IJP Road | 15h 30m | Rs 6,300 |
Fares are indicative published prices and vary with class, season, fuel adjustments and demand. Your live, confirmed fare appears on the seat map before payment.
Always a change
There is no direct coach to Astore; every route changes on the KKH or in Gilgit.
Jeep fares in the valley are paid on the day.
Rama, Deosai and the valley
Astore is a base, not a destination in itself.
Rama Lake
- Where
- Above Astore town.
- Tip
- Jeeps in summer.
Deosai Plains
- Where
- East towards Skardu.
- Tip
- Open roughly June to September.
Nanga Parbat
- Where
- West of the valley.
- Tip
- Views from the road.
How to choose
Book to Gilgit or the Astore turn, then take local transport, and plan Deosai for summer.
Which is the best way to travel from Rawalpindi to Astore
Northern coach plus local transport.
NATCO then local
Long standing northern service.
From Rs 4,800Faisal Movers then local
Executive coach north.
From Rs 6,300Flight to Gilgit, then road
Weather dependent.
Check airlineOur verdict
Take a northern coach and change for the Astore valley.
Rawalpindi to Astore bus timings
Northern coaches leave in the evening.
Evening
6:00 PM to 9:00 PMArrive on the KKH next morning.
Morning
Local jeepsValley transport runs in daylight.
Summer
June to SeptemberDeosai open.
Winter
December to MarchValley roads can close.
Plan the change carefully
Local transport into the Astore valley runs mainly in the morning, so an overnight coach that arrives early is ideal.
Rawalpindi and Astore terminals
Local transport finishes in Astore town.
Rawalpindi
- NATCO
- Pir Wadhai.
- Faisal Movers, Mandi Morr
- Northern departures load here on IJP Road.
- Tip
- Ask about the Astore turn near Jaglot.
Astore
- Astore town
- Valley headquarters.
- Rama
- Above the town.
- Onward
- Deosai in summer, towards Skardu.
The road from Rawalpindi to Astore
KKH north, then east into the valley.
- RawalpindiDeparture, km 0.
- Chilaskm 470.
- Jaglot sideLeave the KKH, km 620.
- AstoreArrival fifteen to seventeen hours later, km 700.
Under Nanga Parbat
The Astore valley runs along the eastern flank of Nanga Parbat and connects to the Deosai plateau above Skardu.
Rawalpindi to Astore bus vs car
Road travel is the practical option for most travellers.
Bus
Rs 4,800to Rs 6,300
Northern coach plus local jeep.
The usual way to Astore.
Private car
Rs 38,000and up, one way
Useful for Rama and Deosai trips.
For groups.
Cheapest way to travel from Rawalpindi to Astore
A NATCO coach north and local transport, around Rs 4,800.
Rawalpindi to Astore bus FAQs
How much is a bus ticket from Rawalpindi to Astore?
Indicative fares are Rs 4,800 with Gilgit coach, then local, Rs 6,300 with Faisal Movers to Gilgit, then local.
How long does it take from Rawalpindi to Astore?
Fifteen to seventeen hours, covering roughly 700 km (KKH and the Astore valley road).
Is there a direct bus to Astore?
No. Travel on a northern coach and change for the valley.
When is Deosai open?
Roughly June to September.
How do I reach Rama Lake?
Local jeeps from Astore town in summer.
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