Rawalpindi to Skardu Bus Ticket Price, Timings and Online Booking
The Rawalpindi to Skardu ticket price is Rs 5,200 with K2 Movers and Rs 5,500 with Mashabrum Tours. Both depart Pirwadhai in the early evening for a journey of twenty two to twenty four hours, the longest scheduled bus route in Pakistan.
Rawalpindi to Skardu bus ticket price: K2 Movers charges Rs 5,200 and Mashabrum Tours Rs 5,500, both departing Pirwadhai in the early evening. The journey is twenty two to twenty four hours, seated throughout, and it is the longest scheduled bus route in the country.
Rawalpindi to Skardu ticket price by operator
Fewer operators run Skardu than Gilgit, because the Skardu road adds six hours beyond the Gilgit turn off and is more exposed to closures.
| Operator | Class | Journey time | Ticket price |
|---|---|---|---|
| K2 Movers | Luxury Daewoo, Yutong | 22h to 24h | Rs 5,200 |
| Mashabrum Tours | Luxury Daewoo | 22h to 24h | Rs 5,500 |
Fares are indicative published prices and vary with class, fuel adjustments and peak demand. Your live, confirmed fare appears on the seat map before payment.
The operator ranking flips between Gilgit and Skardu
On Gilgit, Mashabrum undercuts K2 Movers by Rs 500. On Skardu the position reverses and K2 comes in Rs 300 cheaper. Neither is consistently better value, so check your actual destination rather than assuming. At this gap, the departure time and whether you can book online probably matter more than the fare.
What twenty four hours actually involves
This is the longest scheduled bus journey in Pakistan, and it is worth being clear about what that means before booking, particularly if you are travelling with family.
Seated the whole way
No operator on this corridor offers sleeper berths. K2 Movers fits wide recliner seats with personal USB charging, which is the best available, but it remains a seat.
Scheduled stops only
No Pakistani coach carries an onboard washroom, and the stops are further apart on the Karakoram Highway than on the motorway corridors.
KKH then the Skardu road
The Karakoram Highway to the Gilgit area, then the Skardu road east. That second stretch is the most exposed and the reason Skardu takes six hours longer than Gilgit.
Consider breaking the journey at Gilgit
Twenty four hours seated is a lot to ask, and more of children or elderly relatives. Stopping at Gilgit and continuing the next day costs more but turns one brutal day into two manageable ones. Flights to Skardu exist but cancel often in poor weather, which is exactly why this bus route carries the traffic it does.
Rawalpindi to Skardu bus timings
Departures are in the early evening from Pirwadhai so the first mountain sections are covered overnight, with arrival generally the following evening.
K2 Movers
6:00 PM dailyAn hour later than its Gilgit service. Fixed daily departure.
Mashabrum Tours
EveningFixed daily timings from Pirwadhai Bus Stand, bookable through Bookme.
Arrival
Next eveningTwenty two to twenty four hours later. Delays of several hours are routine.
Booking
Days aheadPeak season is May to September. K2 Movers does not sell online.
Pirwadhai and Skardu terminals
Pirwadhai
Both operators board at Pirwadhai on Main Pirwadhai Road. Mashabrum uses Pirwadhai Bus Stand and K2 Movers takes bookings on 051-5163314.
Allow 30 to 45 minutes from central Islamabad, longer in evening traffic.
Main terminal
Services set down in Skardu town, which is the base for Shigar, Khaplu and the Deosai plateau. All onward travel from there is by van or jeep.
Jeep fares are negotiated, not published.
Rawalpindi to Skardu bus FAQs
What is the Rawalpindi to Skardu bus ticket price?
K2 Movers charges Rs 5,200 and Mashabrum Tours Rs 5,500. Both depart Pirwadhai, and the fares are the same whether you book from Rawalpindi or Islamabad.
How long is the Rawalpindi to Skardu bus journey?
Twenty two to twenty four hours in good conditions, via the Karakoram Highway and then the Skardu road east. That is roughly six hours longer than Gilgit, and delays on the Skardu stretch are routine.
Is there a sleeper bus to Skardu?
No. The full twenty four hours is seated. K2 Movers fits wide recliner seats with personal USB charging, which is the most comfortable option on the corridor.
Should I fly to Skardu instead?
Flights exist but are among the most weather affected in Pakistan and cancel frequently. The bus is far slower but considerably more predictable, which is why it carries the traffic it does. Many travellers book the flight and keep the bus as a fallback.
Can I break the journey at Gilgit?
Yes, and it is worth considering. Stopping overnight at Gilgit and continuing the next day costs more but turns one twenty four hour day into two manageable ones, particularly with children or elderly relatives.
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