Faisalabad to Gahkuch Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing

Gahkuch is the headquarters of Ghizer district, about 70 km west of Gilgit on the road towards the Shandur Pass, and from Faisalabad it is three stages and the best part of two days. Coaches reach Rawalpindi in under four hours, NATCO, Mashabrum Tours and K2 Movers run overnight to Gilgit, and vans cover the Ghizer road.

Two coaches from Rs 4,810 to Gilgit, per seat

Two coaches
Rs 4,810to Gilgit
Journey time
three stages
Distance
About 975 kmvia Gilgit
Changes
Rawalpindi, Gilgittwo changes
Last leg
About 70 kmlocal van

Quick Fare Check: Faisalabad to Gahkuch costs from about Rs 4,810 for the two coaches, Kainat Travels to Rawalpindi and NATCO to Gilgit, plus a van for the last 70 km; allow 26 hours or more.

Faisalabad to Gahkuch bus fare by operator

Faisalabad to Gahkuch bus fares are three tickets: a motorway coach to Rawalpindi, a Karakoram Highway coach to Gilgit, then a van up the Ghizer road.

Faisalabad to Gahkuch bus ticket prices by operator and class, cheapest first
Bus operatorClassRouteJourney timeTicket priceBooking
Kainat TravelsCoachLeg 1: to RawalpindiRs 1,050Book now Kainat Travels Coach, Faisalabad to Gahkuch
Raja TravelsStandardLeg 1: to RawalpindiRs 1,400Book now Raja Travels Standard, Faisalabad to Gahkuch
Bashir SonsCoachLeg 1: to RawalpindiRs 1,550Book now Bashir Sons Coach, Faisalabad to Gahkuch
Daewoo ExpressLuxury ACLeg 1: to RawalpindiRs 1,650Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Faisalabad to Gahkuch
NATCOLuxury ACLeg 2: Rawalpindi to Gilgit, eveningRs 3,760Book now NATCO Luxury, Faisalabad to Gahkuch
Mashabrum ToursLuxuryLeg 2: Pirwadhai to Gilgit, about 9 pmRs 4,000Book now Mashabrum Tours Luxury, Faisalabad to Gahkuch
K2 MoversLuxuryLeg 2: Pirwadhai to Gilgit, 5 pmRs 4,500Book now K2 Movers Luxury, Faisalabad to Gahkuch
Local vansVanLeg 3: Gilgit to GahkuchPaid at the standTickets at the stand

Indicative one-way prices for one adult seat on each leg; the live fare confirms at checkout. Ask NATCO whether its coach runs on to Gahkuch on your date; otherwise the van from Gilgit is paid at the stand.

Faisalabad to Gahkuch route map

Faisalabad to Gahkuch route map Map of the Faisalabad to Gahkuch bus route through Faisalabad, Pindi Bhattian, Rawalpindi, Abbottabad, Besham, Chilas, Gilgit, Gahkuch. 32°N 34°N 36°N 72°E 74°E 76°E Faisalabad Rawalpindi Besham Chilas Gilgit Gahkuch 100 km N
Cities plotted from their coordinates; the line shows the corridor, not every bend of the road. Coaches run up the M-4 and M-2 to Rawalpindi and the Karakoram Highway to Gilgit; the last leg runs west up the Ghizer valley to Gahkuch.

Two-coach totals to Gilgit

  1. Kainat Travels plus NATCORs 4,810
  2. Daewoo Express plus NATCORs 5,410
  3. Daewoo Express plus K2 MoversRs 6,150
Both coach tickets added together for one adult, one way; the van to Gahkuch is extra.

Faisalabad to Gahkuch bus timings

Faisalabad to Gahkuch bus timings come down to two connections: the evening coach out of Rawalpindi and a daylight van out of Gilgit.

  1. Morning coach

    7 to 10:30 am

    Kainat Travels or Daewoo Express reaches Rawalpindi by early afternoon.

  2. Northern coaches

    5 to 9 pm

    K2 Movers, NATCO and Mashabrum Tours leave Rawalpindi for Gilgit in the evening.

  3. Gilgit to Gahkuch

    About 2 hours

    Vans leave Gilgit through the day; an afternoon arrival in Gilgit may mean going on the next morning.

  4. Winter

    Check the road

    The Ghizer valley is cold and snowy from December to February.

Faisalabad to Gahkuch bus online booking

Faisalabad to Gahkuch bus online booking covers the coach to Rawalpindi and most Gilgit seats; the van is paid at the stand.

  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 Faisalabad to Gahkuch?

The best way from Faisalabad to Gahkuch is a morning coach to Rawalpindi, an evening coach to Gilgit and a daylight van west.

  • NATCO

    Lowest northern fare

    About Rs 3,760 to Gilgit; ask whether it continues to Gahkuch.

    From Rs 3,760

  • Kainat Travels

    Cheapest first leg

    About Rs 1,050 to Rawalpindi, with morning departures.

    From Rs 1,050

  • Mashabrum Tours

    Late departure

    About Rs 4,000, leaving Pirwadhai at about 9 pm.

    From Rs 4,000

Our pick

Take Kainat Travels to Rawalpindi and NATCO to Gilgit, then a van to Gahkuch in daylight. Ask NATCO first whether its coach runs on to Gahkuch that day; if it does, it saves the last change.

Before you book a Faisalabad to Gahkuch bus

Before you set off from Faisalabad to Gahkuch, three things are worth knowing.

  • Two changes

    There is no through service from Faisalabad; plan for a change at Rawalpindi and usually at Gilgit.

  • The Shandur road

    Gahkuch is on the road to Phander and the Shandur Pass, which is open in summer only.

  • Carry your CNIC

    There are checkpoints along the highway into Gilgit-Baltistan, so keep your original CNIC to hand.

Faisalabad to Gahkuch bus FAQs

What is the Faisalabad to Gahkuch bus fare?

From about Rs 4,810 for the two coaches to Gilgit, plus the van fare to Gahkuch.

Is there a direct bus?

No. Change at Rawalpindi, then at Gilgit unless NATCO runs through that day.

How long does the trip take?

Twenty-six hours or more, including the changes.

How far is Gahkuch from Gilgit?

About 70 km west, roughly two hours by van.

When is the best time to go?

From May to October, when the roads are most reliable.

Book Faisalabad to Gahkuch 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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