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

Gilgit, the capital of Gilgit-Baltistan at about 1,500 m, is some 810 km from Gujranwala, a day and a night on the road with a change in the twin cities. NATCO, Mashabrum Tours and K2 Movers run the Karakoram Highway from Rawalpindi in the evening, and a Daewoo Express coach from Gujranwala gets you there in time.

Two coaches from Rs 5,170 via Rawalpindi, per seat

Two coaches
Rs 5,170via Rawalpindi
Journey time
with the change
Distance
About 812 kmvia Rawalpindi
Change at
Rawalpindithe twin cities
Second leg
Rs 3,760 to Rs 4,500Rawalpindi to Gilgit

Quick Fare Check: Gujranwala to Gilgit costs from about Rs 5,170 for two coaches: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,410 and NATCO on to Gilgit at Rs 3,760; allow about 22 hours.

Gujranwala to Gilgit bus fare by operator

No coach runs straight from Gujranwala to Gilgit, so the fare is the Rawalpindi leg plus the Gilgit leg.

Gujranwala to Gilgit bus ticket prices by operator and class, cheapest first
Bus operatorClassRouteJourney timeTicket priceBooking
Daewoo ExpressLuxury ACLeg 1: to Rawalpindi, 6, 7 or 8 am, or 2:30 pmRs 1,410Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Gujranwala to Gilgit
PaklinesStandardLeg 1: to Rawalpindi, 1:30 amRs 1,800Book now Paklines Standard, Gujranwala to Gilgit
NATCOLuxury ACLeg 2: Rawalpindi to Gilgit, evening, from its own terminalRs 3,760Book now NATCO Luxury, Gujranwala to Gilgit
Mashabrum ToursLuxuryLeg 2: Pirwadhai to Gilgit, about 9 pmRs 4,000Book now Mashabrum Tours Luxury, Gujranwala to Gilgit
K2 MoversLuxuryLeg 2: Pirwadhai to Gilgit, 5 pmRs 4,500Book now K2 Movers Luxury, Gujranwala to Gilgit

Indicative one-way prices for one adult seat on each leg; the live fare confirms at checkout. Every Rawalpindi to Gilgit operator is on the Rawalpindi to Gilgit page.

Gujranwala to Gilgit route map

Gujranwala to Gilgit route map Map of the Gujranwala to Gilgit bus route through Gujranwala, Jhelum, Rawalpindi, Abbottabad, Besham, Chilas, Gilgit. 32°N 33°N 34°N 35°N 72°E 73°E 74°E 75°E Gujranwala Rawalpindi Besham Chilas Gilgit 100 km N
Cities plotted from their coordinates; the line shows the corridor, not every bend of the road. Coaches run up the GT Road to Rawalpindi, then the full Karakoram Highway through Besham and Chilas to Gilgit.

Coach totals to Gilgit

  1. Daewoo Express plus NATCORs 5,170
  2. Daewoo Express plus Mashabrum ToursRs 5,410
  3. Daewoo Express plus K2 MoversRs 5,910
  4. Paklines plus K2 MoversRs 6,300
Both coach tickets added together for one adult, one way.

Gujranwala to Gilgit bus timings

Gujranwala to Gilgit bus timings come down to reaching Rawalpindi before the Gilgit departures.

  1. To Rawalpindi

    1:30 am to 2:30 pm

    Paklines leaves Gujranwala at 1:30 am and Daewoo Express at 6, 7 and 8 am and 2:30 pm; allow about four hours up the GT Road.

  2. Rawalpindi to Gilgit

    5 to 9 pm

    K2 Movers at 5 pm, NATCO in the evening from its own terminal and Mashabrum Tours at about 9 pm; 16 to 18 hours.

  3. The change

    Allow an hour

    Daewoo Express arrives at its own twin cities terminal, while most northbound coaches and coasters leave from Pirwadhai, so allow 30 to 45 minutes across Rawalpindi.

  4. Mountain roads

    Check before you go

    Landslides and snow close the Karakoram Highway and the Babusar road at times, mostly from December to March; check the road before you set off.

Gujranwala to Gilgit bus online booking

Gujranwala to Gilgit bus online booking works leg by leg: reserve the Rawalpindi coach first, then the Gilgit seat that suits its arrival.

  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 Gujranwala to Gilgit?

The best way from Gujranwala to Gilgit is an early coach to Rawalpindi and the Gilgit coach the same day.

  • NATCO

    Lowest Gilgit fare

    About Rs 3,760 from Rawalpindi.

    From Rs 3,760

  • K2 Movers

    More comfort

    About Rs 4,500 in Luxury from Rawalpindi.

    From Rs 4,500

  • Daewoo Express

    Cheapest first leg

    About Rs 1,410 to Rawalpindi, at 6, 7 or 8 am or 2:30 pm.

    From Rs 1,410

Our pick

Take Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi and NATCO on to Gilgit, for about Rs 5,170 in all. NATCO, the Gilgit-Baltistan government’s own transport company, is the cheapest on the long leg.

Before you book a Gujranwala to Gilgit bus

Three things help on the Gujranwala to Gilgit trip.

  • Flying instead

    Flights from Islamabad save the long road when the weather allows; see Islamabad to Gilgit flights.

  • Hunza beyond

    Hunza is another two hours up the KKH; see Gujranwala to Hunza.

  • Carry your CNIC

    There are checkpoints on the Karakoram Highway, so keep your original CNIC to hand.

Gujranwala to Gilgit bus FAQs

What is the Gujranwala to Gilgit bus fare?

From about Rs 5,170 for two coaches: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi and NATCO on to Gilgit.

Is there a direct bus from Gujranwala to Gilgit?

No. Change at Rawalpindi for the Gilgit coach.

How long does Gujranwala to Gilgit take?

About 22 hours, including about four hours to Rawalpindi and the wait between coaches.

Which buses run from Rawalpindi to Gilgit?

NATCO, Mashabrum Tours and K2 Movers run the Rawalpindi to Gilgit leg.

When is the best time to go to Gilgit by road?

From April to October; winter brings snow, landslides and road closures.

Book Gujranwala 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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