Bahawalpur to Chilas Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing

Rock carvings line the Indus at Chilas, below Nanga Parbat, about 1,013 km from Bahawalpur. Take the 6:30 am Bahawalpur Express to the twin cities for the evening NATCO Chilas coaches, or a Gilgit coach that passes at night; allow about 18 hours.

Two coaches from Rs 4,900 via Rawalpindi, per seat

Two coaches
Rs 4,900via Rawalpindi
Journey time
with the change
Distance
About 1,013 kmvia Rawalpindi
Change at
Rawalpindithe twin cities
Second leg
Rs 2,600 to Rs 3,600Rawalpindi to Chilas

Quick Fare Check: Bahawalpur to Chilas costs from about Rs 4,900 for two coaches: Bahawalpur Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 2,300 and NATCO on to Chilas at Rs 2,600; allow about 18 hours.

Bahawalpur to Chilas bus fare by operator

Bahawalpur to Chilas bus fares are two tickets, since no coach runs through: a coach north by the M-4 and the M-2 to the twin cities, then the Chilas coach from Rawalpindi.

Bahawalpur to Chilas bus ticket prices by operator and class, cheapest first
Bus operatorClassRouteJourney timeTicket priceBooking
Bahawalpur ExpressLuxuryLeg 1: to Rawalpindi, 6:30 amRs 2,300Book now Bahawalpur Express Luxury, Bahawalpur to Chilas
Daewoo ExpressLuxury ACLeg 1: to Rawalpindi, 10 am or 1 pmRs 2,960Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Bahawalpur to Chilas
NATCOCoachLeg 2: Rawalpindi to Chilas, 5 pmRs 2,600Book now NATCO Coach, Bahawalpur to Chilas
NATCOLuxury ACLeg 2: Rawalpindi to Chilas, 7 pmRs 3,600Book now NATCO Luxury, Bahawalpur to Chilas
Mashabrum ToursLuxuryLeg 2: Rawalpindi to Chilas, Gilgit coach from Pirwadhai, about 9 pm; ask for ChilasAt bookingBook now Mashabrum Tours Luxury, Bahawalpur to Chilas
K2 MoversLuxuryLeg 2: Rawalpindi to Chilas, Gilgit coach from Pirwadhai, 5 pm; ask for ChilasAt bookingBook now K2 Movers Luxury, Bahawalpur to Chilas

Indicative one-way prices for one adult seat on each leg; the live fare confirms at checkout.

Bahawalpur to Chilas route map

Bahawalpur to Chilas route map Map of the Bahawalpur to Chilas bus route through Bahawalpur, Khanewal, Faisalabad, Kallar Kahar, Rawalpindi, Abbottabad, Besham, Chilas. 30°N 32°N 34°N 70°E 72°E 74°E 76°E Bahawalpur Rawalpindi Besham Chilas 200 km N
Cities plotted from their coordinates; the line shows the corridor, not every bend of the road. Coaches run north by the M-4 and the M-2 to the twin cities, then on to Chilas.

Coach totals to Chilas

  1. Bahawalpur Express plus NATCORs 4,900
  2. Daewoo Express plus NATCORs 6,560
Both coach tickets added together for one adult, one way.

Bahawalpur to Chilas bus timings

Bahawalpur to Chilas bus timings come down to reaching Rawalpindi before the Chilas departures.

  1. 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.

  2. Rawalpindi to Chilas

    5 and 7 pm

    NATCO at 5 pm and 7 pm, about 9h 30m; the Gilgit coaches leave Pirwadhai at 5 pm and about 9 pm.

  3. 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.

  4. Winter

    Check the road

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

Bahawalpur to Chilas bus online booking

Bahawalpur to Chilas bus online booking works leg by leg: reserve the Rawalpindi coach first, then the Chilas seat that suits its arrival.

  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 Bahawalpur to Chilas?

The best way from Bahawalpur to Chilas is an early coach to Rawalpindi and the Chilas coach the same day.

  • NATCO

    Lowest Chilas fare

    About Rs 2,600 from Rawalpindi.

    From Rs 2,600

  • K2 Movers

    More comfort

    Luxury seats from Rawalpindi; fare at booking.

    Fare at booking

  • Bahawalpur Express

    Cheapest first leg

    About Rs 2,300 to Rawalpindi, at 6:30 am.

    From Rs 2,300

  • 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 Chilas, for about Rs 4,900 in all.

Before you book a Bahawalpur to Chilas bus

Before you book a Bahawalpur to Chilas bus, check these three things.

  • Petroglyphs

    Thousands of carvings line the river near the town.

  • Babusar pass

    In summer the pass links Chilas with Naran.

  • Astore

    See Bahawalpur to Astore.

Bahawalpur to Chilas bus FAQs

What is the Bahawalpur to Chilas bus fare?

From about Rs 4,900 for two coaches: Bahawalpur Express to Rawalpindi and NATCO on to Chilas.

Is there a direct bus from Bahawalpur to Chilas?

No. Change at Rawalpindi for the Chilas coach.

How long does Bahawalpur to Chilas take?

About 18 hours, including about seven and a half hours to Rawalpindi and the wait between coaches.

Which buses run from Rawalpindi to Chilas?

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

How much is the Rawalpindi to Chilas coach?

About Rs 2,600 with NATCO.

Book Bahawalpur to Chilas bus tickets for your date

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

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