Lahore to Northern Areas Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Timing

Lahore to Northern Areas bus tickets start at about Rs 3,500 to Kalam and Rs 5,250 to Naran, rising to Rs 6,900 for Gilgit, Rs 7,400 for Hunza and Rs 7,500 for Skardu. Faisal Movers runs through coaches to all five, from about 11 hours to Naran to around 22 hours to Hunza and Skardu.

Northern fares from Rs 3,500 one way, per seat

Fare range
Rs 3,500–8,000Executive and Business
Destinations
5direct from Lahore
Shortest trip
Naran or Kalam
Longest trip
Hunza or Skardu
Season
Naran and Kalamsummer routes

Quick Fare Check: Lahore to Northern Areas bus fares with Faisal Movers run from about Rs 3,500 to Kalam and Rs 5,250 to Naran, to Rs 6,900 for Gilgit, Rs 7,400 for Hunza and Rs 7,500 for Skardu in Executive. Naran and Kalam are seasonal; Gilgit, Hunza and Skardu run all year.

Lahore to Northern Areas bus fare by operator

Lahore to Northern Areas fares below are for through coaches from Lahore, cheapest first, with the destination in the route column.

Lahore to Northern Areas bus ticket prices by operator and class, cheapest first
Bus operatorClassRouteJourney timeTicket priceBooking
Faisal MoversExecutive ACTo KalamRs 3,500Book now Faisal Movers Executive, Lahore to Northern Areas
Faisal MoversExecutive ACTo NaranRs 5,250Book now Faisal Movers Executive, Lahore to Northern Areas
Faisal MoversBusiness ACTo NaranRs 5,760Book now Faisal Movers Business, Lahore to Northern Areas
Faisal MoversExecutive ACTo GilgitRs 6,900Book now Faisal Movers Executive, Lahore to Northern Areas
Faisal MoversExecutive ACTo HunzaRs 7,400Book now Faisal Movers Executive, Lahore to Northern Areas
Faisal MoversBusiness ACTo GilgitRs 7,450Book now Faisal Movers Business, Lahore to Northern Areas
Faisal MoversExecutive ACTo SkarduRs 7,500Book now Faisal Movers Executive, Lahore to Northern Areas
Faisal MoversBusiness ACTo HunzaRs 8,000Book now Faisal Movers Business, Lahore to Northern Areas

Indicative one-way prices for one adult seat. Naran and Kalam services run in season only, and northern journey times depend on the road.

Lahore to Northern Areas route map

Lahore to Northern Areas route map Map of the Lahore to Northern Areas bus route through Lahore, Islamabad, Abbottabad, Mansehra, Besham, Chilas, Jaglot, Gilgit, Hunza, Skardu, Balakot, Naran, Mingora, Kalam. 32°N 34°N 36°N 72°E 74°E 76°E Lahore Islamabad Chilas Gilgit Hunza Skardu Naran Kalam 100 km N
Cities plotted from their coordinates; the line shows the corridor, not every bend of the road. Gilgit, Hunza and Skardu are reached up the Karakoram Highway, Naran through Balakot, and Kalam through Swat.

Executive fares by destination

  1. KalamRs 3,500
  2. NaranRs 5,250
  3. GilgitRs 6,900
  4. HunzaRs 7,400
  5. SkarduRs 7,500
Faisal Movers Executive fares from Lahore. Kalam and Naran are the cheapest and shortest trips.

Lahore to Northern Areas bus timings

Lahore to Northern Areas bus timings depend on the destination: Naran and Kalam coaches run only in season, while Gilgit, Hunza and Skardu run all year.

  1. Naran and Kalam

    Roughly May–October

    Seasonal through coaches; confirm the service is still running late in the season.

  2. Gilgit, Hunza, Skardu

    All year

    Long runs up the Karakoram Highway, with a few departures a day.

  3. Babusar road

    Roughly June–October

    While the pass is open, traffic can take the shorter road through Naran to Chilas.

  4. Monsoon

    July–August

    Landslides can hold traffic for hours; build slack into northern plans.

Lahore to Northern Areas bus online booking

Lahore to Northern Areas bus online booking works destination by destination; pick where you are going first, then the class.

  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 Lahore to Northern Areas?

The best bus service from Lahore to Northern Areas depends on the valley you are headed for, since journey times range from 11 to 22 hours.

  • Faisal Movers

    Through coaches north

    Executive and Business coaches from Lahore to Kalam, Naran, Gilgit, Hunza and Skardu, with no change of coach.

    From Rs 3,500

  • NATCO

    Onward from the twin cities

    The government-owned Gilgit-Baltistan operator, for anyone breaking the trip in Rawalpindi or Islamabad.

    Twin cities northwards

Our pick

For a first trip north, Naran at about Rs 5,250 or Kalam at Rs 3,500 are the shortest runs. For Gilgit, Hunza or Skardu, book Faisal Movers through, or break the trip in the twin cities and compare NATCO for the leg north.

Before you book a Lahore to Northern Areas bus

Before you book a Lahore to Northern Areas bus, three things decide the trip.

  • Season first

    Naran and Kalam coaches only run while the valleys are open, roughly May to October. Gilgit, Hunza and Skardu run all year.

  • Long days

    Gilgit, Hunza and Skardu are 20 to 22 hours from Lahore. Breaking the trip in Islamabad is often cheaper, as the Lahore to Gilgit page shows.

  • Carry your CNIC

    There are police checkpoints on the Karakoram Highway, and passengers are asked for ID.

Lahore to Northern Areas bus FAQs

How much is a bus from Lahore to the Northern Areas?

With Faisal Movers Executive: about Rs 3,500 to Kalam, Rs 5,250 to Naran, Rs 6,900 to Gilgit, Rs 7,400 to Hunza and Rs 7,500 to Skardu.

Which northern destination is quickest from Lahore?

Naran and Kalam, at around 11 to 12 hours, in season.

Do buses run to Gilgit and Hunza in winter?

Yes. The Karakoram Highway stays open all year, though snow and landslides can close sections for a time.

Is it cheaper to change in Islamabad?

For Gilgit and Hunza, slightly. For Skardu and Naran the through coach is cheaper.

Which operator runs from Lahore to the north?

Faisal Movers runs through coaches to all five destinations listed here.

Book Lahore to Northern Areas bus tickets for your date

Pick your valley, choose your seat and pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card.

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