Gujranwala to Neelum Valley Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
The Neelum valley runs north-east from Muzaffarabad along the river to Athmuqam, Keran and Sharda, about 440 km from Gujranwala to Athmuqam. The trip is a coach to the twin cities, a Muzaffarabad Express coach to Muzaffarabad and a jeep or van up the valley.
Fares from Rs 2,360 via Rawalpindi, per seat
Quick Fare Check: Gujranwala to Neelum Valley costs from about Rs 2,360 for two coaches and a local ride: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,410 and Muzaffarabad Express on to Muzaffarabad at Rs 950, then a jeep or van to Neelum Valley, paid locally; allow about 13 and a half hours.
Gujranwala to Neelum Valley bus fare by operator
Gujranwala to Neelum Valley bus fares add up three tickets: the run up the GT Road to Rawalpindi and the Rawalpindi to Muzaffarabad coach, then a jeep or van to Neelum Valley.
| Bus operator | Class | Route | Journey time | Ticket price | Booking |
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| Daewoo Express | Luxury AC | Leg 1: to Rawalpindi, 6, 7 or 8 am, or 2:30 pm | Rs 1,410 | Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Gujranwala to Neelum Valley | |
| Paklines | Standard | Leg 1: to Rawalpindi, 1:30 am | Rs 1,800 | Book now Paklines Standard, Gujranwala to Neelum Valley | |
| Muzaffarabad Express | Yutong | Leg 2: Rawalpindi to Muzaffarabad | Rs 950 | Book now Muzaffarabad Express Yutong, Gujranwala to Neelum Valley | |
| Muzaffarabad Express | Luxury AC | Leg 2: Rawalpindi to Muzaffarabad | Rs 1,200 | Book now Muzaffarabad Express Luxury, Gujranwala to Neelum Valley | |
| Muzaffarabad Express | Business AC | Leg 2: Rawalpindi to Muzaffarabad | Rs 1,600 | Book now Muzaffarabad Express Business, Gujranwala to Neelum Valley | |
| Jeeps and vans | Jeep or van | Leg 3: Muzaffarabad to Athmuqam and Keran | Paid on board | Tickets at the stand |
Indicative one-way prices for one adult seat on each leg; the live fare confirms at checkout.
Gujranwala to Neelum Valley route map
Totals to Neelum Valley
- Daewoo Express plus Muzaffarabad ExpressRs 2,360
- Paklines plus Muzaffarabad ExpressRs 3,400
Gujranwala to Neelum Valley bus timings
Gujranwala to Neelum Valley bus timings come down to reaching Rawalpindi before the Muzaffarabad departures.
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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.
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Twin cities to Muzaffarabad
Through the day
Muzaffarabad Express runs through the day; jeeps and vans to Athmuqam take about three and a half hours.
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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.
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Season
Spring to autumn
The upper valley is best from April to October; snow closes the road beyond Sharda in winter.
Gujranwala to Neelum Valley bus online booking
Gujranwala to Neelum Valley bus online booking covers the Rawalpindi coach and the Muzaffarabad seat; book both for the same day, with at least an hour between them.
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Choose your coach
Pick an operator and class from the fare table above, and check where it boards and drops before you pay.
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Pick your seat
Choose a window or aisle seat on the seat map. Women are seated beside women or family members.
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Pay and board
Pay by JazzCash, Easypaisa or card and keep the e-ticket. Carry your CNIC and reach the terminal 30 minutes early.
Which is the best bus service from Gujranwala to Neelum Valley?
The best way from Gujranwala to Neelum Valley is an early coach to Rawalpindi and the Muzaffarabad coach the same day.
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Muzaffarabad Express
Lowest Muzaffarabad fare
About Rs 950 from Rawalpindi.
From Rs 950
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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 Muzaffarabad Express on to Muzaffarabad, for about Rs 2,360 in all.
Before you book a Gujranwala to Neelum Valley bus
Before you set off from Gujranwala to Neelum Valley, three things are worth knowing.
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Keran and Sharda
Keran faces the Line of Control across the river; Sharda is further up, with its old university ruins.
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Change at Muzaffarabad
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Carry ID
Expect checkpoints in the valley; keep your CNIC with you.
Gujranwala to Neelum Valley bus FAQs
What is the Gujranwala to Neelum Valley bus fare?
From about Rs 2,360 for two coaches and a local ride: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi and Muzaffarabad Express on to Muzaffarabad.
Is there a direct bus from Gujranwala to Neelum Valley?
No. Change at Rawalpindi and again at Muzaffarabad for the Muzaffarabad coach.
How long does Gujranwala to Neelum Valley take?
About 13 and a half hours, including about four hours to Rawalpindi and the wait between coaches.
Which buses run from Rawalpindi to Muzaffarabad?
Muzaffarabad Express runs the Rawalpindi to Muzaffarabad leg.
Where does transport up the Neelum valley start?
From Muzaffarabad, by jeep or van.
Book Gujranwala to Neelum Valley bus tickets for your date
Book your coach to Rawalpindi and the Muzaffarabad leg, then pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card.
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