Hyderabad to Balakot Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
Balakot, the Kunhar river town at the mouth of the Kaghan valley, rebuilt after the 2005 earthquake, is about 1,415 km from Hyderabad. The trip is a coach to Rawalpindi, then a Hazara coach or wagon by way of Mansehra, or the Faisal Movers Naran coach in season.
To Rawalpindi Rs 5,950 then the onward coach
Quick Fare Check: Hyderabad to Balakot starts with Adil Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 5,950; the onward fare to Balakot is confirmed at booking. Allow about 22 and a half hours in all.
Hyderabad to Balakot bus fare by operator
No coach runs straight from Hyderabad to Balakot, so the fare is the Rawalpindi leg plus the Balakot leg.
| Bus operator | Class | Route | Journey time | Ticket price | Booking |
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| Adil Express | Coach | Leg 1: to Rawalpindi, fare listed for Rawalpindi to Hyderabad | Rs 5,950 | Book now Adil Express Coach, Hyderabad to Balakot | |
| Kainat Travels | Standard | Leg 1: to Rawalpindi, 4 pm | Rs 7,000 | Book now Kainat Travels Standard, Hyderabad to Balakot | |
| Daewoo Express | Luxury AC | Leg 1: to Rawalpindi, fare listed for Rawalpindi to Hyderabad | Rs 7,610 | Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Hyderabad to Balakot | |
| Faisal Movers | Executive AC | Leg 2: Rawalpindi to Balakot, Naran coach from the twin cities; ask for Balakot | At booking | Book now Faisal Movers Executive, Hyderabad to Balakot | |
| Hazara coaches and wagons | Coach or wagon | Leg 2: Pirwadhai to Balakot, via Mansehra | At the stand | Tickets at the stand |
Indicative one-way prices for one adult seat on each leg; the live fare confirms at checkout.
Hyderabad to Balakot route map
Fares to Rawalpindi
- Adil ExpressRs 5,950
- Kainat TravelsRs 7,000
- Daewoo ExpressRs 7,610
Hyderabad to Balakot bus timings
For Hyderabad to Balakot, time the first coach so you reach Rawalpindi with an hour in hand before the Balakot coach.
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To the twin cities
Afternoon
Kainat Travels leaves Hyderabad at about 4 pm, and Adil Express and Daewoo Express also run the full road; about 16 hours.
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Twin cities to Balakot
Through the day
Hazara coaches and wagons leave Pirwadhai through the day; the Faisal Movers Naran coach passes Balakot in season.
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The change
Allow an hour
Coaches arrive at their own twin cities terminals or Pirwadhai; northbound coaches leave from Pirwadhai and Faizabad, so allow up to an hour.
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Winter
Check the road
Snow and landslides can close the mountain roads between December and March, so check before you set off.
Hyderabad to Balakot bus online booking
Hyderabad to Balakot bus online booking works leg by leg: reserve the Rawalpindi coach first, then the Balakot seat that suits its arrival.
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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 Hyderabad to Balakot?
The best way from Hyderabad to Balakot is an early coach to Rawalpindi and the Balakot coach the same day.
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Faisal Movers
Runs to Balakot
Runs from Rawalpindi; the fare is quoted at booking.
Fare at booking
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Adil Express
Cheapest first leg
About Rs 5,950 to Rawalpindi, at its listed fare.
From Rs 5,950
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Daewoo Express
Most departures
About Rs 7,610 to Rawalpindi, on the full motorway run.
From Rs 7,610
Our pick
Take Adil Express to Rawalpindi for about Rs 5,950, then book the Balakot coach that suits its arrival.
Before you book a Hyderabad to Balakot bus
Three things help on the Hyderabad to Balakot trip.
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Kaghan gateway
Balakot is the start of the Kaghan valley road to Naran and the Babusar pass.
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Mansehra coaches
The Gujjar Express sleeper from Karachi reaches Mansehra, an hour short of Balakot; see Hyderabad to Mansehra.
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Naran beyond
See Hyderabad to Naran.
Hyderabad to Balakot bus FAQs
What is the Hyderabad to Balakot bus fare?
About Rs 5,950 with Adil Express to Rawalpindi, plus the Balakot fare, confirmed at booking.
Is there a direct bus from Hyderabad to Balakot?
No. Change at Rawalpindi for the Balakot coach.
How long does Hyderabad to Balakot take?
About 22 and a half hours, including about 16 and a half hours to Rawalpindi and the wait between coaches.
Which buses run from Rawalpindi to Balakot?
Faisal Movers and hazara coaches and wagons run the Rawalpindi to Balakot leg.
How do I get from Mansehra to Balakot?
By wagon, about an hour up the Kunhar.
Book Hyderabad to Balakot bus tickets for your date
Book your coach to Rawalpindi and the Balakot leg, then pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card.
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