Jhang to Astore Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing

Astore has one twin cities coach a day, the 4:30 pm NATCO departure, and the 6 am Shalimar Express from Jhang reaches Rawalpindi in time. The valley under Nanga Parbat is about 880 km from Jhang; allow about 17 and a half hours.

Two coaches from Rs 4,330 via Rawalpindi, per seat

Two coaches
Rs 4,330via Rawalpindi
Journey time
with the change
Distance
About 880 kmvia Rawalpindi
Change at
Rawalpindithe twin cities
Second leg
Rs 2,630Rawalpindi to Astore

Quick Fare Check: Jhang to Astore costs from about Rs 4,330 for two coaches: Shalimar Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,700 and NATCO on to Astore at Rs 2,630; allow about 17 and a half hours.

Jhang to Astore bus fare by operator

Jhang to Astore bus fares add up two tickets: the run north-east by Faisalabad and the M-4 and M-2 to the twin cities and the Rawalpindi to Astore coach.

Jhang to Astore bus ticket prices by operator and class, cheapest first
Bus operatorClassRouteJourney timeTicket priceBooking
Shalimar ExpressStandardLeg 1: to Rawalpindi, 6 amRs 1,700Book now Shalimar Express Standard, Jhang to Astore
Daewoo ExpressLuxury ACLeg 1: to Rawalpindi, 10 am, noon, 2:30, 5 or 11 pmRs 2,360Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Jhang to Astore
NATCOCoachLeg 2: Rawalpindi to Astore, 4:30 pmRs 2,630Book now NATCO Coach, Jhang to Astore

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

Jhang to Astore route map

Jhang to Astore route map Map of the Jhang to Astore bus route through Jhang, Faisalabad, Kallar Kahar, Rawalpindi, Besham, Chilas, Jaglot, Astore. 32°N 33°N 34°N 35°N 71°E 72°E 73°E 74°E 75°E 76°E Jhang Rawalpindi Besham Chilas Astore 100 km N
Cities plotted from their coordinates; the line shows the corridor, not every bend of the road. Coaches run north-east by Faisalabad and the M-4 and M-2 to the twin cities, then on to Astore.

Coach totals to Astore

  1. Shalimar Express plus NATCORs 4,330
  2. Daewoo Express plus NATCORs 4,990
Both coach tickets added together for one adult, one way.

Jhang to Astore bus timings

Jhang to Astore bus timings come down to reaching Rawalpindi before the Astore departures.

  1. To the twin cities

    6 am to 11 pm

    Shalimar Express leaves at 6 am and Daewoo Express at 10 am, noon, 2:30, 5 and 11 pm; about five hours by the motorways.

  2. Rawalpindi to Astore

    4:30 pm

    NATCO leaves at 4:30 pm and takes about 12 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 Jhang 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.

Jhang to Astore bus online booking

Book both legs of the Jhang to Astore trip together, so the Rawalpindi coach arrives in good time for the Astore departure.

  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 Jhang to Astore?

The best way from Jhang to Astore is an early coach to Rawalpindi and the Astore coach the same day.

  • NATCO

    Lowest Astore fare

    About Rs 2,630 from Rawalpindi.

    From Rs 2,630

  • Shalimar Express

    Cheapest first leg

    About Rs 1,700 to Rawalpindi, at 6 am.

    From Rs 1,700

  • Daewoo Express

    Most departures

    About Rs 2,360 to Rawalpindi, at 10 am, noon, 2:30, 5 or 11 pm.

    From Rs 2,360

Our pick

Take Shalimar Express to Rawalpindi and NATCO on to Astore, for about Rs 4,330 in all.

Before you book a Jhang to Astore bus

Before you set off from Jhang to Astore, three things are worth knowing.

  • Rama meadows

    The Rama lake and meadows are a jeep ride above Astore.

  • Deosai

    The Deosai plains link Astore with Skardu in summer.

  • Chilas

    See Jhang to Chilas.

Jhang to Astore bus FAQs

What is the Jhang to Astore bus fare?

From about Rs 4,330 for two coaches: Shalimar Express to Rawalpindi and NATCO on to Astore.

Is there a direct bus from Jhang to Astore?

No. Change at Rawalpindi for the Astore coach.

How long does Jhang to Astore take?

About 17 and a half hours, including about four 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 Jhang 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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