Lahore to Khaplu Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing

Up the Shyok valley east of Skardu, Khaplu is the Ghanche district headquarters, about 1,173 km from Lahore. Plan on three rides: a coach to Rawalpindi, the long Skardu coach and a van up the Shyok.

Fares from Rs 6,421 via Rawalpindi, per seat

Cheapest total
Rs 6,421via Rawalpindi
Journey time
with two changes
Distance
About 1,173 kmvia Rawalpindi
Change at
Rawalpindi, Skarduthen local transport
Second leg
Rs 5,121 to Rs 5,500Rawalpindi to Skardu

Quick Fare Check: Lahore to Khaplu costs from about Rs 6,421 for two coaches and a local ride: NATCO to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,300 and NATCO on to Skardu at Rs 5,121, then a van or jeep to Khaplu, paid locally; allow about 31 hours.

Lahore to Khaplu bus fare by operator

Lahore to Khaplu bus fares add up three tickets: the run up the M-2 to Rawalpindi and the Rawalpindi to Skardu coach, then a van or jeep to Khaplu.

Lahore to Khaplu bus ticket prices by operator and class, cheapest first
Bus operatorClassRouteJourney timeTicket priceBooking
NATCOCoachLeg 1: to Rawalpindi, 11 amRs 1,300Book now NATCO Coach, Lahore to Khaplu
Bilal TravelsCoach ACLeg 1: to Rawalpindi, 1, 6 or 8 am or 4:30 pmRs 1,530Book now Bilal Travels Coach, Lahore to Khaplu
SkywaysCoach ACLeg 1: to Rawalpindi, 4:30 am, 8 am or 2 pmRs 1,670Book now Skyways Coach, Lahore to Khaplu
Road MasterCoach ACLeg 1: to Rawalpindi, 6 am, 9 am, 1:30, 2:30 or 8 pmRs 2,474Book now Road Master Coach, Lahore to Khaplu
Daewoo ExpressLuxury ACLeg 1: to Rawalpindi, 12:30, 4:30, 6:30 or 10:30 am, noon or 3 pmRs 2,740Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Lahore to Khaplu
NATCOCoachLeg 2: Rawalpindi to Skardu, 2 pmRs 5,121Book now NATCO Coach, Lahore to Khaplu
K2 MoversLuxuryLeg 2: Pirwadhai to Skardu, 6 pm; book by phoneRs 5,200Tickets at the stand
Mashabrum ToursLuxuryLeg 2: Pirwadhai to Skardu, eveningRs 5,500Book now Mashabrum Tours Luxury, Lahore to Khaplu
Faisal MoversExecutive ACLeg 2: Islamabad to SkarduRs 5,500Book now Faisal Movers Executive, Lahore to Khaplu
Vans and jeepsVan or jeepLeg 3: Skardu to Khaplu, through the dayPaid on boardTickets at the stand

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

Lahore to Khaplu route map

Lahore to Khaplu route map Map of the Lahore to Khaplu bus route through Lahore, Pindi Bhattian, Kallar Kahar, Rawalpindi, Skardu, Khaplu. 32°N 33°N 34°N 35°N 72°E 73°E 74°E 75°E 76°E 77°E Lahore Rawalpindi Skardu Khaplu 100 km N
Cities plotted from their coordinates; the line shows the corridor, not every bend of the road. Lahore coaches run up the M-2 to Rawalpindi, then on to Skardu and Khaplu.

Totals to Khaplu

  1. NATCO both legsRs 6,421
  2. NATCO plus K2 MoversRs 6,500
  3. NATCO plus Mashabrum ToursRs 6,800
  4. Daewoo Express plus Mashabrum ToursRs 8,240
Coach fares added together for one adult, one way; the local fare is extra.

Lahore to Khaplu bus timings

Lahore to Khaplu bus timings come down to reaching Rawalpindi before the Skardu departures.

  1. To Rawalpindi

    12:30 am to 8 pm

    Daewoo Express leaves Lahore at 12:30, 4:30, 6:30 and 10:30 am, noon and 3 pm, Bilal Travels at 1, 6 and 8 am and 4:30 pm, Skyways at 4:30 and 8 am and 2 pm and NATCO at 11 am; about four and a half hours up the M-2.

  2. Twin cities to Skardu

    2 to 6 pm

    NATCO at 2 pm, K2 Movers at 6 pm and Mashabrum Tours in the evening from Pirwadhai, and Faisal Movers from Islamabad; 22 to 24 hours.

  3. The change

    Allow an hour

    Daewoo Express arrives at its Peshawar Road terminal and the other coaches near Faizabad and Pirwadhai, where most northbound coaches and wagons leave, so allow 30 to 45 minutes across Rawalpindi.

  4. Winter

    Check the road

    Snow and landslides can close the mountain roads between December and March, so check before you set off.

Lahore to Khaplu bus online booking

Book both legs of the Lahore to Khaplu trip together, so the Rawalpindi coach arrives in good time for the Skardu 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 Lahore to Khaplu?

The best way from Lahore to Khaplu is an early coach to Rawalpindi and the Skardu coach the same day.

  • NATCO

    Lowest Skardu fare

    About Rs 5,121 from Rawalpindi.

    From Rs 5,121

  • Faisal Movers

    More comfort

    About Rs 5,500 in Executive from Rawalpindi.

    From Rs 5,500

  • Daewoo Express

    Most departures

    About Rs 2,740 to Rawalpindi, at 12:30, 4:30, 6:30 or 10:30 am, noon or 3 pm.

    From Rs 2,740

Our pick

Take NATCO to Rawalpindi and NATCO on to Skardu, for about Rs 6,421 in all.

Before you book a Lahore to Khaplu bus

Before you book a Lahore to Khaplu bus, check these three things.

  • Palace

    Khaplu’s restored royal palace is the town’s landmark.

  • Shyok valley

    The road follows the Shyok river east from its meeting with the Indus.

  • Skardu

    See Lahore to Skardu for the change.

Lahore to Khaplu bus FAQs

What is the Lahore to Khaplu bus fare?

From about Rs 6,421 for two coaches and a local ride: NATCO to Rawalpindi and NATCO on to Skardu.

Is there a direct bus from Lahore to Khaplu?

No. Change at Rawalpindi and again at Skardu for the Skardu coach.

How long does Lahore to Khaplu take?

About 31 hours, including about four and a half hours to Rawalpindi and the wait between coaches.

Which buses run from Rawalpindi to Skardu?

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

How far is Khaplu from Skardu?

About 100 km, about two and a half hours by van.

Book Lahore to Khaplu bus tickets for your date

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

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