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

Astore, the valley below Nanga Parbat’s Rupal face, has a NATCO coach from Rawalpindi at 4:30 pm for about Rs 2,630. From Sheikhupura, an early coach to the twin cities makes the connection; the 835 km take about 17 and a half hours.

Two coaches from Rs 4,130 via Rawalpindi, per seat

Two coaches
Rs 4,130via Rawalpindi
Journey time
with the change
Distance
About 835 kmvia Rawalpindi
Change at
Rawalpindithe twin cities
Second leg
Rs 2,630Rawalpindi to Astore

Quick Fare Check: Sheikhupura to Astore costs from about Rs 4,130 for two coaches: New Darbar Travel to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,500 and NATCO on to Astore at Rs 2,630; allow about 17 and a half hours.

Sheikhupura to Astore bus fare by operator

Sheikhupura to Astore bus fares add up two tickets: the run north up the M-2 to the twin cities and the Rawalpindi to Astore coach.

Sheikhupura to Astore bus ticket prices by operator and class, cheapest first
Bus operatorClassRouteJourney timeTicket priceBooking
New Darbar TravelStandardLeg 1: to Rawalpindi, 6 amRs 1,500Book now New Darbar Travel Standard, Sheikhupura to Astore
Daewoo ExpressLuxury ACLeg 1: to Rawalpindi, 6 am to 8:30 pm; average fareRs 1,500Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Sheikhupura to Astore
NATCOCoachLeg 2: Rawalpindi to Astore, 4:30 pmRs 2,630Book now NATCO Coach, Sheikhupura to Astore

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

Sheikhupura to Astore route map

Sheikhupura to Astore route map Map of the Sheikhupura to Astore bus route through Sheikhupura, Pindi Bhattian, Kallar Kahar, Rawalpindi, Besham, Chilas, Jaglot, Astore. 32°N 33°N 34°N 35°N 72°E 73°E 74°E 75°E 76°E Sheikhupura 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 up the M-2 to the twin cities, then on to Astore.

Coach totals to Astore

  1. New Darbar Travel plus NATCORs 4,130
Both coach tickets added together for one adult, one way.

Sheikhupura to Astore bus timings

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

  1. To the twin cities

    6 am to 8:30 pm

    New Darbar Travel leaves Sheikhupura at 6 am, and Daewoo Express runs from about 6 am to 8:30 pm; about four and a half hours on the M-2.

  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 Sheikhupura 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.

Sheikhupura to Astore bus online booking

Book both legs of the Sheikhupura 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 Sheikhupura to Astore?

The best way from Sheikhupura 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

  • New Darbar Travel

    Cheapest first leg

    About Rs 1,500 to Rawalpindi, at 6 am.

    From Rs 1,500

  • Daewoo Express

    Most departures

    About Rs 1,500 to Rawalpindi, with departures 6 am to 8:30 pm.

    From Rs 1,500

Our pick

Take New Darbar Travel to Rawalpindi and NATCO on to Astore, for about Rs 4,130 in all.

Before you book a Sheikhupura to Astore bus

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

Sheikhupura to Astore bus FAQs

What is the Sheikhupura to Astore bus fare?

From about Rs 4,130 for two coaches: New Darbar Travel to Rawalpindi and NATCO on to Astore.

Is there a direct bus from Sheikhupura to Astore?

No. Change at Rawalpindi for the Astore coach.

How long does Sheikhupura 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.

When does the Rawalpindi to Astore coach leave?

At 4:30 pm with NATCO.

Book Sheikhupura 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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