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

Chitral, under Tirich Mir beyond the Lowari tunnel, is a two-day haul of about 1,015 km from Bahawalpur. Take a twin cities coach, then Hindukush Express from Pirwadhai; allow about 21 and a half hours plus a night’s rest.

Two coaches from Rs 5,650 via Rawalpindi, per seat

Two coaches
Rs 5,650via Rawalpindi
Journey time
with the change
Distance
About 1,015 kmvia Rawalpindi
Change at
Rawalpindithe twin cities
Second leg
Rs 3,350Rawalpindi to Chitral

Quick Fare Check: Bahawalpur to Chitral costs from about Rs 5,650 for two coaches: Bahawalpur Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 2,300 and Hindukush Express on to Chitral at Rs 3,350; allow about 21 and a half hours.

Bahawalpur to Chitral bus fare by operator

No coach runs straight from Bahawalpur to Chitral, so the fare is the Rawalpindi leg plus the Chitral leg.

Bahawalpur to Chitral 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 Chitral
Daewoo ExpressLuxury ACLeg 1: to Rawalpindi, 10 am or 1 pmRs 2,960Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Bahawalpur to Chitral
Hindukush ExpressStandardLeg 2: Pirwadhai to Chitral, from 7 amRs 3,350Book now Hindukush Express Standard, Bahawalpur to Chitral
NATCOCoachLeg 2: Rawalpindi to Chitral, on requestAt bookingBook now NATCO Coach, Bahawalpur to Chitral

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

Bahawalpur to Chitral route map

Bahawalpur to Chitral route map Map of the Bahawalpur to Chitral bus route through Bahawalpur, Khanewal, Faisalabad, Kallar Kahar, Rawalpindi, Mardan, Timergara, Dir, Chitral. 30°N 32°N 34°N 70°E 72°E 74°E 76°E Bahawalpur Rawalpindi Timergara Dir Chitral 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 Chitral.

Coach totals to Chitral

  1. Bahawalpur Express plus Hindukush ExpressRs 5,650
  2. Daewoo Express plus Hindukush ExpressRs 6,310
Both coach tickets added together for one adult, one way.

Bahawalpur to Chitral bus timings

For Bahawalpur to Chitral, time the first coach so you reach Rawalpindi with an hour in hand before the Chitral coach.

  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 Chitral

    From 7 am

    Hindukush Express leaves Pirwadhai from 7 am, with services until 6 pm; 12 to 14 hours.

  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 Chitral bus online booking

Bahawalpur to Chitral bus online booking works leg by leg: reserve the Rawalpindi coach first, then the Chitral 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 Chitral?

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

  • Hindukush Express

    Lowest Chitral fare

    About Rs 3,350 from Rawalpindi.

    From Rs 3,350

  • 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 Hindukush Express on to Chitral, for about Rs 5,650 in all.

Before you book a Bahawalpur to Chitral bus

Three things help on the Bahawalpur to Chitral trip.

  • Kalash valleys

    The Kalash valleys are a jeep ride south of Chitral town.

  • Lowari tunnel

    The tunnel keeps the road open through most of the winter.

  • Dir

    See Bahawalpur to Dir.

Bahawalpur to Chitral bus FAQs

What is the Bahawalpur to Chitral bus fare?

From about Rs 5,650 for two coaches: Bahawalpur Express to Rawalpindi and Hindukush Express on to Chitral.

Is there a direct bus from Bahawalpur to Chitral?

No. Change at Rawalpindi for the Chitral coach.

How long does Bahawalpur to Chitral take?

About 21 and a half hours, including about seven and a half hours to Rawalpindi and the wait between coaches.

Which buses run from Rawalpindi to Chitral?

Hindukush Express and NATCO run the Rawalpindi to Chitral leg.

How much is the Pirwadhai to Chitral coach?

About Rs 3,350 with Hindukush Express.

Book Bahawalpur to Chitral 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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