Bahawalpur to Skardu Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
Baltistan’s main town, Skardu, is about 1,315 km from Bahawalpur at the head of the Indus valley. After the twin cities coach, NATCO, K2 Movers, Mashabrum Tours and Faisal Movers take the long road through Chilas; allow about 31 and a half hours.
Two coaches from Rs 7,421 via Rawalpindi, per seat
Quick Fare Check: Bahawalpur to Skardu costs from about Rs 7,421 for two coaches: Bahawalpur Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 2,300 and NATCO on to Skardu at Rs 5,121; allow about 31 and a half hours.
Bahawalpur to Skardu bus fare by operator
Bahawalpur to Skardu 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 Skardu 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 Skardu | |
| Daewoo Express | Luxury AC | Leg 1: to Rawalpindi, 10 am or 1 pm | Rs 2,960 | Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Bahawalpur to Skardu | |
| NATCO | Coach | Leg 2: Rawalpindi to Skardu, 2 pm | Rs 5,121 | Book now NATCO Coach, Bahawalpur to Skardu | |
| K2 Movers | Luxury | Leg 2: Pirwadhai to Skardu, 6 pm; book by phone | Rs 5,200 | Tickets at the stand | |
| Mashabrum Tours | Luxury | Leg 2: Pirwadhai to Skardu, evening | Rs 5,500 | Book now Mashabrum Tours Luxury, Bahawalpur to Skardu | |
| Faisal Movers | Executive AC | Leg 2: Islamabad to Skardu | Rs 5,500 | Book now Faisal Movers Executive, Bahawalpur to Skardu |
Indicative one-way prices for one adult seat on each leg; the live fare confirms at checkout. Every Rawalpindi to Skardu operator is on the Rawalpindi to Skardu page.
Bahawalpur to Skardu route map
Coach totals to Skardu
- Bahawalpur Express plus NATCORs 7,421
- Bahawalpur Express plus K2 MoversRs 7,500
- Bahawalpur Express plus Mashabrum ToursRs 7,800
- Daewoo Express plus Mashabrum ToursRs 8,460
Bahawalpur to Skardu bus timings
Bahawalpur to Skardu 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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Twin cities to Skardu
2 to 6 pm
NATCO at 2 pm, K2 Movers at 6 pm from Pirwadhai, Mashabrum Tours in the evening and Faisal Movers from Islamabad; 22 to 24 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 Skardu bus online booking
Bahawalpur to Skardu bus online booking works leg by leg: reserve the Rawalpindi coach first, then the Skardu seat that suits its arrival.
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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 Skardu?
The best way from Bahawalpur to Skardu is an early coach to Rawalpindi and the Skardu coach the same day.
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NATCO
Lowest Skardu fare
About Rs 5,121 from Rawalpindi.
From Rs 5,121
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Faisal Movers
More comfort
About Rs 5,500 in Executive from Rawalpindi.
From Rs 5,500
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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 Skardu, for about Rs 7,421 in all.
Before you book a Bahawalpur to Skardu bus
Before you book a Bahawalpur to Skardu bus, check these three things.
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Lakes
Shangrila and Sheosar lakes draw summer visitors.
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Khaplu
See Bahawalpur to Khaplu.
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Flights
Bahawalpur to Skardu bus FAQs
What is the Bahawalpur to Skardu bus fare?
From about Rs 7,421 for two coaches: Bahawalpur Express to Rawalpindi and NATCO on to Skardu.
Is there a direct bus from Bahawalpur to Skardu?
No. Change at Rawalpindi for the Skardu coach.
How long does Bahawalpur to Skardu take?
About 31 and a half hours, including about seven and a half hours to Rawalpindi and the wait between coaches.
Which buses run from Rawalpindi to Skardu?
NATCO, K2 Movers, Mashabrum Tours and Faisal Movers run the Rawalpindi to Skardu leg.
Which twin cities coach is cheapest to Skardu?
NATCO at about Rs 5,121.
Book Bahawalpur to Skardu bus tickets for your date
Book your coach to Rawalpindi and the Skardu leg, then pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card.
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