Bahawalpur to Dir Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
Upper Dir lies on the road to the Lowari tunnel, about 915 km from Bahawalpur. The Dir coaches leave Pirwadhai in the morning, so plan a night in Rawalpindi after the twin cities coach; allow about 15 hours of travelling.
Two coaches from Rs 4,100 via Rawalpindi, per seat
Quick Fare Check: Bahawalpur to Dir costs from about Rs 4,100 for two coaches: Bahawalpur Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 2,300 and Dir coaches on to Dir at Rs 1,800; allow about 15 hours.
Bahawalpur to Dir bus fare by operator
Bahawalpur to Dir 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 Dir coach from Rawalpindi.
| 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 Dir | |
| Daewoo Express | Luxury AC | Leg 1: to Rawalpindi, 10 am or 1 pm | Rs 2,960 | Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Bahawalpur to Dir | |
| Dir coaches | Coach | Leg 2: Pirwadhai to Dir, morning | Rs 1,800 | Tickets at the stand | |
| Hindukush Express | Standard | Leg 2: Rawalpindi to Dir, Chitral coach, 7 am; ask for Dir | At booking | Book now Hindukush Express Standard, Bahawalpur to Dir |
Indicative one-way prices for one adult seat on each leg; the live fare confirms at checkout.
Bahawalpur to Dir route map
Coach totals to Dir
- Bahawalpur Express plus Dir coachesRs 4,100
- Daewoo Express plus Dir coachesRs 4,760
Bahawalpur to Dir bus timings
Bahawalpur to Dir bus timings are set by the Rawalpindi departures, so plan the first coach around them.
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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 Dir
Morning
Dir coaches and shared cars leave Pirwadhai through the morning; Hindukush Express at 7 am; six to seven 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 Dir bus online booking
Bahawalpur to Dir bus online booking covers the Rawalpindi coach and the Dir seat; book both for the same day, with at least an hour between them.
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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 Dir?
The best way from Bahawalpur to Dir is an early coach to Rawalpindi and the Dir coach the same day.
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Hindukush Express
Runs to Dir
Runs from Rawalpindi; the fare is quoted at booking.
Fare at booking
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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 Dir coaches on to Dir, for about Rs 4,100 in all.
Before you book a Bahawalpur to Dir bus
Before you set off from Bahawalpur to Dir, three things are worth knowing.
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Timergara
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Chitral
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Morning start
The 7 am Hindukush Express Chitral coach also passes Dir.
Bahawalpur to Dir bus FAQs
What is the Bahawalpur to Dir bus fare?
From about Rs 4,100 for two coaches: Bahawalpur Express to Rawalpindi and Dir coaches on to Dir.
Is there a direct bus from Bahawalpur to Dir?
No. Change at Rawalpindi for the Dir coach.
How long does Bahawalpur to Dir take?
About 15 hours, including about seven and a half hours to Rawalpindi and the wait between coaches.
Which buses run from Rawalpindi to Dir?
Dir coaches and Hindukush Express run the Rawalpindi to Dir leg.
How much is the Pirwadhai to Dir coach?
About Rs 1,800.
Book Bahawalpur to Dir bus tickets for your date
Book your coach to Rawalpindi and the Dir leg, then pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card.
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