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

Astore is the valley town below the Rupal face of Nanga Parbat and the western gate to the Deosai plains, about 710 km from Gujranwala. NATCO runs a 4:30 pm coach from Rawalpindi straight to Astore, so a morning coach from Gujranwala makes the connection.

Two coaches from Rs 4,040 via Rawalpindi, per seat

Two coaches
Rs 4,040via Rawalpindi
Journey time
with the change
Distance
About 707 kmvia Rawalpindi
Change at
Rawalpindithe twin cities
Second leg
Rs 2,630Rawalpindi to Astore

Quick Fare Check: Gujranwala to Astore costs from about Rs 4,040 for two coaches: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,410 and NATCO on to Astore at Rs 2,630; allow about 17 hours.

Gujranwala to Astore bus fare by operator

Gujranwala to Astore bus fares add up two tickets: the run up the GT Road to Rawalpindi and the Rawalpindi to Astore coach.

Gujranwala to Astore 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 Astore
PaklinesStandardLeg 1: to Rawalpindi, 1:30 amRs 1,800Book now Paklines Standard, Gujranwala to Astore
NATCOCoachLeg 2: Rawalpindi to Astore, 4:30 pmRs 2,630Book now NATCO Coach, Gujranwala to Astore

Indicative one-way prices for one adult seat on each leg; the live fare confirms at checkout.

Gujranwala to Astore route map

Gujranwala to Astore route map Map of the Gujranwala to Astore bus route through Gujranwala, Jhelum, Rawalpindi, Besham, Chilas, Jaglot, Astore. 32°N 33°N 34°N 35°N 72°E 73°E 74°E 75°E 76°E Gujranwala Rawalpindi Besham Chilas Astore 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 Karakoram Highway past Chilas and up the Astore valley.

Coach totals to Astore

  1. Daewoo Express plus NATCORs 4,040
  2. Paklines plus NATCORs 4,430
Both coach tickets added together for one adult, one way.

Gujranwala to Astore bus timings

Gujranwala to Astore bus timings come down to reaching Rawalpindi before the Astore 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 Astore

    4:30 pm

    NATCO leaves at 4:30 pm and takes about 12 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 Astore bus online booking

Book both legs of the Gujranwala to Astore trip together, so the Rawalpindi coach arrives in good time for the Astore departure.

  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 Astore?

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

  • NATCO

    Lowest Astore fare

    About Rs 2,630 from Rawalpindi.

    From Rs 2,630

  • 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 Astore, for about Rs 4,040 in all.

Before you book a Gujranwala to Astore bus

Before you set off from Gujranwala to Astore, three things are worth knowing.

  • Nanga Parbat

    Tarishing and the Rupal valley, below Nanga Parbat’s south face, are reached by jeep from Astore.

  • Deosai

    The Deosai plains above Astore are open only in summer, by jeep.

  • Chilas first

    If you miss the Astore coach, ride to Chilas; see Gujranwala to Chilas.

Gujranwala to Astore bus FAQs

What is the Gujranwala to Astore bus fare?

From about Rs 4,040 for two coaches: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi and NATCO on to Astore.

Is there a direct bus from Gujranwala to Astore?

No. Change at Rawalpindi for the Astore coach.

How long does Gujranwala to Astore take?

About 17 hours, including about four hours to Rawalpindi and the wait between coaches.

Which buses run from Rawalpindi to Astore?

NATCO runs the Rawalpindi to Astore leg.

What time is the Astore coach from Rawalpindi?

NATCO leaves at 4:30 pm.

Book Gujranwala to Astore bus tickets for your date

Book your coach to Rawalpindi and the Astore leg, then pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card.

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