Lahore to Mastuj Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
Mastuj, in Upper Chitral where the Yarkhun and Laspur valleys meet on the road to the Shandur pass, is about 843 km from Lahore. The trip is a coach to Rawalpindi, a Hindukush Express coach to Chitral and a jeep or van north.
To Rawalpindi Rs 1,300 then the onward coach
Quick Fare Check: Lahore to Mastuj starts with NATCO to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,300; the onward fare to Chitral is confirmed at booking, then a jeep or van to Mastuj. Allow about 23 hours in all.
Lahore to Mastuj bus fare by operator
Lahore to Mastuj bus fares add up three tickets: the run up the M-2 to Rawalpindi and the Rawalpindi to Chitral coach, then a jeep or van to Mastuj.
| Bus operator | Class | Route | Journey time | Ticket price | Booking |
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| NATCO | Coach | Leg 1: to Rawalpindi, 11 am | Rs 1,300 | Book now NATCO Coach, Lahore to Mastuj | |
| Bilal Travels | Coach AC | Leg 1: to Rawalpindi, 1, 6 or 8 am or 4:30 pm | Rs 1,530 | Book now Bilal Travels Coach, Lahore to Mastuj | |
| Skyways | Coach AC | Leg 1: to Rawalpindi, 4:30 am, 8 am or 2 pm | Rs 1,670 | Book now Skyways Coach, Lahore to Mastuj | |
| Road Master | Coach AC | Leg 1: to Rawalpindi, 6 am, 9 am, 1:30, 2:30 or 8 pm | Rs 2,474 | Book now Road Master Coach, Lahore to Mastuj | |
| Daewoo Express | Luxury AC | Leg 1: to Rawalpindi, 12:30, 4:30, 6:30 or 10:30 am, noon or 3 pm | Rs 2,740 | Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Lahore to Mastuj | |
| Hindukush Express | Coach | Leg 2: Pirwadhai to Chitral, from 7 am | At booking | Book now Hindukush Express Coach, Lahore to Mastuj | |
| Jeeps and vans | Jeep or van | Leg 3: Chitral to Mastuj, through the day | Paid on board | Tickets at the stand |
Indicative one-way prices for one adult seat on each leg; the live fare confirms at checkout.
Lahore to Mastuj route map
Fares to Rawalpindi
- NATCORs 1,300
- Bilal TravelsRs 1,530
- SkywaysRs 1,670
- Road MasterRs 2,474
- Daewoo ExpressRs 2,740
Lahore to Mastuj bus timings
Lahore to Mastuj bus timings are set by the Rawalpindi departures, so plan the first coach around them.
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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.
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Rawalpindi to Chitral
7 am to 6 pm
Hindukush Express runs from Pirwadhai between 7 am and 6 pm through Dir and the Lowari tunnel; 12 to 14 hours.
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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.
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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.
Lahore to Mastuj bus online booking
Book both legs of the Lahore to Mastuj trip together, so the Rawalpindi coach arrives in good time for the Chitral departure.
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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 Lahore to Mastuj?
The best way from Lahore to Mastuj is an early coach to Rawalpindi and the Chitral coach the same day.
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Hindukush Express
Runs to Chitral
Runs from Rawalpindi; the fare is quoted at booking.
Fare at booking
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NATCO
Cheapest first leg
About Rs 1,300 to Rawalpindi, at 11 am.
From Rs 1,300
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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 for about Rs 1,300, then book the Chitral coach that suits its arrival.
Before you book a Lahore to Mastuj bus
Three things help on the Lahore to Mastuj trip.
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Shandur road
The Laspur valley road from Mastuj climbs to the Shandur pass in summer.
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Lowari tunnel
The Chitral coaches use the Lowari tunnel, open all year.
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Chitral
See Lahore to Chitral for the change.
Lahore to Mastuj bus FAQs
What is the Lahore to Mastuj bus fare?
About Rs 1,300 with NATCO to Rawalpindi, plus the Chitral fare, confirmed at booking.
Is there a direct bus from Lahore to Mastuj?
No. Change at Rawalpindi and again at Chitral for the Chitral coach.
How long does Lahore to Mastuj take?
About 23 hours, including about four and a half hours to Rawalpindi and the wait between coaches.
Which buses run from Rawalpindi to Chitral?
Hindukush Express runs the Rawalpindi to Chitral leg.
How far is Mastuj from Chitral?
About 110 km, about four hours by jeep or van.
Book Lahore to Mastuj bus tickets for your date
Book your coach to Rawalpindi and the Chitral leg, then pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card.
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