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

Jhang to Chilas, the KKH town of rock carvings below Nanga Parbat, is about 783 km: the 6 am Shalimar Express to the twin cities, then an evening NATCO Chilas coach or a Gilgit coach passing at night. Allow about 15 and a half hours.

Two coaches from Rs 4,300 via Rawalpindi, per seat

Two coaches
Rs 4,300via Rawalpindi
Journey time
with the change
Distance
About 783 kmvia Rawalpindi
Change at
Rawalpindithe twin cities
Second leg
Rs 2,600 to Rs 3,600Rawalpindi to Chilas

Quick Fare Check: Jhang to Chilas costs from about Rs 4,300 for two coaches: Shalimar Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,700 and NATCO on to Chilas at Rs 2,600; allow about 15 and a half hours.

Jhang to Chilas bus fare by operator

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

Jhang to Chilas 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 Chilas
Daewoo ExpressLuxury ACLeg 1: to Rawalpindi, 10 am, noon, 2:30, 5 or 11 pmRs 2,360Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Jhang to Chilas
NATCOCoachLeg 2: Rawalpindi to Chilas, 5 pmRs 2,600Book now NATCO Coach, Jhang to Chilas
NATCOLuxury ACLeg 2: Rawalpindi to Chilas, 7 pmRs 3,600Book now NATCO Luxury, Jhang to Chilas
Mashabrum ToursLuxuryLeg 2: Rawalpindi to Chilas, Gilgit coach from Pirwadhai, about 9 pm; ask for ChilasAt bookingBook now Mashabrum Tours Luxury, Jhang to Chilas
K2 MoversLuxuryLeg 2: Rawalpindi to Chilas, Gilgit coach from Pirwadhai, 5 pm; ask for ChilasAt bookingBook now K2 Movers Luxury, Jhang to Chilas

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

Jhang to Chilas route map

Jhang to Chilas route map Map of the Jhang to Chilas bus route through Jhang, Faisalabad, Kallar Kahar, Rawalpindi, Abbottabad, Besham, Chilas. 32°N 33°N 34°N 35°N 71°E 72°E 73°E 74°E 75°E Jhang Rawalpindi Besham Chilas 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 Chilas.

Coach totals to Chilas

  1. Shalimar Express plus NATCORs 4,300
  2. Daewoo Express plus NATCORs 5,960
Both coach tickets added together for one adult, one way.

Jhang to Chilas bus timings

Jhang to Chilas bus timings come down to reaching Rawalpindi before the Chilas 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 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 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 Chilas bus online booking

Jhang 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 Jhang to Chilas?

The best way from Jhang 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

  • 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 Chilas, for about Rs 4,300 in all.

Before you book a Jhang to Chilas bus

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

  • Petroglyphs

    Thousands of carvings line the Indus near the town.

  • Babusar pass

    In summer the pass links Chilas with Naran.

  • Astore

    See Jhang to Astore.

Jhang to Chilas bus FAQs

What is the Jhang to Chilas bus fare?

From about Rs 4,300 for two coaches: Shalimar Express to Rawalpindi and NATCO on to Chilas.

Is there a direct bus from Jhang to Chilas?

No. Change at Rawalpindi for the Chilas coach.

How long does Jhang to Chilas take?

About 15 and a half hours, including about four 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 Jhang 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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