Bahawalpur to Astore Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
One twin cities coach a day serves Astore, the 4:30 pm NATCO departure, and the 6:30 am Bahawalpur Express reaches Rawalpindi in time for it. The valley under Nanga Parbat is about 1,110 km from Bahawalpur; allow about 20 and a half hours.
Two coaches from Rs 4,930 via Rawalpindi, per seat
Quick Fare Check: Bahawalpur to Astore costs from about Rs 4,930 for two coaches: Bahawalpur Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 2,300 and NATCO on to Astore at Rs 2,630; allow about 20 and a half hours.
Bahawalpur to Astore bus fare by operator
Bahawalpur to Astore bus fares add up two tickets: the run north by the M-4 and the M-2 to the twin cities and the Rawalpindi to Astore coach.
| Bus operator | Class | Route | Journey time | Ticket price | Booking |
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| Bahawalpur Express | Luxury | Leg 1: to Rawalpindi, 6:30 am | Rs 2,300 | Book now Bahawalpur Express Luxury, Bahawalpur to Astore | |
| Daewoo Express | Luxury AC | Leg 1: to Rawalpindi, 10 am or 1 pm | Rs 2,960 | Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Bahawalpur to Astore | |
| NATCO | Coach | Leg 2: Rawalpindi to Astore, 4:30 pm | Rs 2,630 | Book now NATCO Coach, Bahawalpur to Astore |
Indicative one-way prices for one adult seat on each leg; the live fare confirms at checkout.
Bahawalpur to Astore route map
Coach totals to Astore
- Bahawalpur Express plus NATCORs 4,930
- Daewoo Express plus NATCORs 5,590
Bahawalpur to Astore bus timings
Bahawalpur to Astore bus timings come down to reaching Rawalpindi before the Astore departures.
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To the twin cities
6:30 am to 1 pm
Bahawalpur Express leaves at 6:30 am and Daewoo Express at 10 am and 1 pm; about seven and a half hours by the M-4 and M-2.
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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
Coaches for the north leave from Pirwadhai and Faizabad, so allow 30 to 45 minutes across Rawalpindi from where the Bahawalpur coaches set down.
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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.
Bahawalpur to Astore bus online booking
Book both legs of the Bahawalpur 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 Bahawalpur to Astore?
The best way from Bahawalpur 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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Bahawalpur Express
Cheapest first leg
About Rs 2,300 to Rawalpindi, at 6:30 am.
From Rs 2,300
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Daewoo Express
Most departures
About Rs 2,960 to Rawalpindi, at 10 am or 1 pm.
From Rs 2,960
Our pick
Take Bahawalpur Express to Rawalpindi and NATCO on to Astore, for about Rs 4,930 in all.
Before you book a Bahawalpur to Astore bus
Before you set off from Bahawalpur 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 link Astore with Skardu in summer.
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Chilas
See Bahawalpur to Chilas.
Bahawalpur to Astore bus FAQs
What is the Bahawalpur to Astore bus fare?
From about Rs 4,930 for two coaches: Bahawalpur Express to Rawalpindi and NATCO on to Astore.
Is there a direct bus from Bahawalpur to Astore?
No. Change at Rawalpindi for the Astore coach.
How long does Bahawalpur to Astore take?
About 20 and a half hours, including about seven and a half 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 Bahawalpur 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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