Sialkot to Astore Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
Only one coach a day serves Astore from the twin cities: the 4:30 pm NATCO departure, which Sialkot travellers reach on the morning Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi. The trip to the valley under Nanga Parbat covers some 742 km and about 17 hours.
Two coaches from Rs 4,200 via Rawalpindi, per seat
Quick Fare Check: Sialkot to Astore costs from about Rs 4,200 for two coaches: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,570 and NATCO on to Astore at Rs 2,630; allow about 17 hours.
Sialkot to Astore bus fare by operator
Sialkot to Astore bus fares add up two tickets: the run up the GT Road by Gujrat and Jhelum to Rawalpindi and the Rawalpindi to Astore coach.
| Bus operator | Class | Route | Journey time | Ticket price | Booking |
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| Daewoo Express | Luxury AC | Leg 1: to Rawalpindi, 5 am, 9 am or noon | Rs 1,570 | Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Sialkot to Astore | |
| NATCO | Coach | Leg 2: Rawalpindi to Astore, 4:30 pm | Rs 2,630 | Book now NATCO Coach, Sialkot to Astore |
Indicative one-way prices for one adult seat on each leg; the live fare confirms at checkout.
Sialkot to Astore route map
Coach totals to Astore
- Daewoo Express plus NATCORs 4,200
Sialkot to Astore bus timings
Sialkot to Astore bus timings come down to reaching Rawalpindi before the Astore departures.
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To Rawalpindi
5 am to noon
Daewoo Express leaves Sialkot for Rawalpindi at 5 and 9 am and noon; about four and a quarter hours up the GT Road by Gujrat and Jhelum.
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Rawalpindi to Astore
4:30 pm
NATCO leaves at 4:30 pm and takes about 12 hours.
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The change
Allow an hour
Daewoo Express arrives at its Peshawar Road terminal, while most northbound coaches and wagons leave from Pirwadhai and Faizabad, 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.
Sialkot to Astore bus online booking
Book both legs of the Sialkot to Astore trip together, so the Rawalpindi coach arrives in good time for the Astore 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 Sialkot to Astore?
The best way from Sialkot to Astore is an early coach to Rawalpindi and the Astore coach the same day.
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NATCO
Lowest Astore fare
About Rs 2,630 from Rawalpindi.
From Rs 2,630
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Daewoo Express
Cheapest first leg
About Rs 1,570 to Rawalpindi, at 5 or 9 am or noon.
From Rs 1,570
Our pick
Take Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi and NATCO on to Astore, for about Rs 4,200 in all.
Before you book a Sialkot to Astore bus
Before you set off from Sialkot to Astore, three things are worth knowing.
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Rama meadows
The Rama lake and meadows are a jeep ride above Astore.
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Deosai
The Deosai plains can be crossed to Skardu in summer.
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Chilas
See Sialkot to Chilas.
Sialkot to Astore bus FAQs
What is the Sialkot to Astore bus fare?
From about Rs 4,200 for two coaches: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi and NATCO on to Astore.
Is there a direct bus from Sialkot to Astore?
No. Change at Rawalpindi for the Astore coach.
How long does Sialkot to Astore take?
About 17 hours, including about four hours to Rawalpindi and the wait between coaches.
Which buses run from Rawalpindi to Astore?
NATCO runs the Rawalpindi to Astore leg.
How much is the Rawalpindi to Astore coach?
About Rs 2,630 with NATCO.
Book Sialkot to Astore bus tickets for your date
Book your coach to Rawalpindi and the Astore leg, then pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card.
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