Sadiqabad to Kotli Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
Kotli, on the Poonch river in southern Azad Kashmir, is reached most directly through Mirpur rather than the twin cities. From Sadiqabad the neatest plan is Waraich Express to Kharian, a local connection to Mirpur, and then a coach north along the river.
Short answer: Sadiqabad to Kotli costs about Rs 4,700 and takes around twelve hours via Kharian and Mirpur. The alternative through Rawalpindi costs a little more and takes longer. Carry your CNIC for AJK checkpoints.
Sadiqabad to Kotli ticket price by operator
What each operator charges from Sadiqabad to Kotli, and where you board.
| Bus operator | Class | Boards in Sadiqabad | Journey time | Ticket price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waraich to Kharian, then via Mirpur | Two or three stages | Own terminal, GT Road | About 12h | About Rs 4,700 |
| Coach to Rawalpindi, then Kotli | Two stages | KLP Road, Sabz Mandi | About 14h | About Rs 5,100 |
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.
South side of Kashmir
Kotli sits closer to Mirpur than to Islamabad, so the GT Road side is the shorter approach.
Via Rawalpindi works when Waraich’s Kharian departures do not suit.
Via Mirpur or Rawalpindi
Two ways into southern Kashmir.
Via Mirpur
- How
- Waraich to Kharian, then Dina and Mirpur.
- Good for
- Shortest.
Via Rawalpindi
- How
- Overnight coach, then Kotli coach.
- Good for
- More departures.
Documents
- Tip
- Carry your CNIC at AJK checkpoints.
How to choose
<strong>Via Mirpur</strong> is usually quicker.
Which is the best bus from Sadiqabad to Kotli
Three options for three different priorities.
Via Kharian and Mirpur
Waraich first leg.
About Rs 4,700Via Rawalpindi
Then Kotli coach.
About Rs 5,100Hired car from Mirpur
For the hill leg.
From Rs 5,000Our verdict
<strong>Via Mirpur</strong>.
Sadiqabad to Kotli bus timings
Daytime hill leg.
Night coach
7:00 PM to 9:00 PMKharian early morning.
Mirpur
MorningCoaches north to Kotli.
Monsoon
July to AugustLandslides possible.
Summer
June to AugustDiaspora visitors.
Poonch river
Kotli sits in a valley of the Poonch river, which flows south into the Mangla reservoir.
Sadiqabad and Kotli terminals
Where to board in Sadiqabad and where you arrive in Kotli.
Sadiqabad
- Waraich Express
- Its own terminal on the main road. Waraich is run by the Sadiqabad Transport Company.
- Daewoo Express
- KLP Road near Sabz Mandi, Tehsil Sadiqabad. Helpline 111-007-008.
Kotli
- From Mirpur
- Coaches north.
- Kotli
- City centre.
- Onward
- Tatta Pani and beyond.
The road from Sadiqabad to Kotli
To Kharian, via Mirpur, then north.
- SadiqabadDeparture, km 0.
- Khariankm 740.
- Mirpurkm 820.
- KotliArrival about twelve hours after departure, km 870.
Into the hills
North of Mirpur the road climbs into the lower hills of Azad Kashmir.
Sadiqabad to Kotli: bus or car
How the realistic options compare on this route.
Bus
Rs 4,700about, multi stage
Practical.
Best for most.
Private car
Rs 26,000and up, one way
For groups.
Groups only.
Cheapest way to travel from Sadiqabad to Kotli
Via Kharian and Mirpur, about Rs 4,700.
Sadiqabad to Kotli bus FAQs
What is the Sadiqabad to Kotli bus ticket price?
About Rs 4,700 via Kharian and Mirpur, or about Rs 5,100 via Rawalpindi. Confirm on the day.
How long does the bus from Sadiqabad to Kotli take?
About twelve to fourteen hours with changes for roughly 870 km via kharian and mirpur.
Is there a direct bus from Sadiqabad to Kotli?
No; change via Mirpur or Rawalpindi.
Which is shorter, Mirpur or Rawalpindi?
The Mirpur route is usually shorter.
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