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

Chilas, on the Indus below Nanga Parbat, has NATCO coaches from Rawalpindi at 5 pm and 7 pm (about Rs 2,600 and Rs 3,600), about ten hours. From Sahiwal, the 8 am Daewoo Express or 9 am Skyways gets you north in time; the 808 km take about 16 hours.

Two coaches from Rs 5,000 via Rawalpindi, per seat

Two coaches
Rs 5,000via Rawalpindi
Journey time
with the change
Distance
About 808 kmvia Rawalpindi
Change at
Rawalpindithe twin cities
Second leg
Rs 2,600 to Rs 3,600Rawalpindi to Chilas

Quick Fare Check: Sahiwal to Chilas costs from about Rs 5,000 for two coaches: Skyways to Rawalpindi at Rs 2,400 and NATCO on to Chilas at Rs 2,600; allow about 16 hours.

Sahiwal to Chilas bus fare by operator

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

Sahiwal to Chilas bus ticket prices by operator and class, cheapest first
Bus operatorClassRouteJourney timeTicket priceBooking
SkywaysCoach ACLeg 1: to Rawalpindi, to Islamabad, 9 am, 12:30, 9 or 10:30 pmRs 2,400Book now Skyways Coach, Sahiwal to Chilas
Daewoo ExpressLuxury ACLeg 1: to Rawalpindi, 8 am or 4:15 pmRs 2,640Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Sahiwal to Chilas
Faisal MoversCoach ACLeg 1: to Rawalpindi, times at bookingRs 3,959Book now Faisal Movers Coach, Sahiwal to Chilas
NATCOCoachLeg 2: Rawalpindi to Chilas, 5 pmRs 2,600Book now NATCO Coach, Sahiwal to Chilas
NATCOLuxury ACLeg 2: Rawalpindi to Chilas, 7 pmRs 3,600Book now NATCO Luxury, Sahiwal to Chilas
Mashabrum ToursLuxuryLeg 2: Rawalpindi to Chilas, Gilgit coach from Pirwadhai, about 9 pm; ask for ChilasAt bookingBook now Mashabrum Tours Luxury, Sahiwal to Chilas
K2 MoversLuxuryLeg 2: Rawalpindi to Chilas, Gilgit coach from Pirwadhai, 5 pm; ask for ChilasAt bookingBook now K2 Movers Luxury, Sahiwal to Chilas

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

Sahiwal to Chilas route map

Sahiwal to Chilas route map Map of the Sahiwal to Chilas bus route through Sahiwal, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Abbottabad, Besham, Chilas. 32°N 34°N 72°E 74°E 76°E Sahiwal Rawalpindi Besham Chilas 100 km N
Cities plotted from their coordinates; the line shows the corridor, not every bend of the road. Sahiwal coaches run north by Faisalabad and the M-2 to the twin cities, then on to Chilas.

Coach totals to Chilas

  1. Skyways plus NATCORs 5,000
  2. Faisal Movers plus NATCORs 7,559
Both coach tickets added together for one adult, one way.

Sahiwal to Chilas bus timings

Sahiwal to Chilas bus timings come down to reaching Rawalpindi before the Chilas departures.

  1. To the twin cities

    8 am to 10:30 pm

    Skyways leaves Sahiwal for Islamabad at 9 am, 12:30, 9 and 10:30 pm, and Daewoo Express at 8 am and 4:15 pm; about five and a half hours.

  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 the twin cities from where the Sahiwal 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.

Sahiwal to Chilas bus online booking

Sahiwal 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 Sahiwal to Chilas?

The best way from Sahiwal 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

  • Skyways

    Cheapest first leg

    About Rs 2,400 to Rawalpindi, at 9 am, 12:30, 9 or 10:30 pm.

    From Rs 2,400

  • Daewoo Express

    Most departures

    About Rs 2,640 to Rawalpindi, at 8 am or 4:15 pm.

    From Rs 2,640

Our pick

Take Skyways to Rawalpindi and NATCO on to Chilas, for about Rs 5,000 in all.

Before you book a Sahiwal to Chilas bus

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

  • Rock carvings

    Ancient carvings line the Indus near Chilas.

  • Babusar pass

    In summer the Babusar pass links Chilas with Naran.

  • Gilgit

    See Sahiwal to Gilgit.

Sahiwal to Chilas bus FAQs

What is the Sahiwal to Chilas bus fare?

From about Rs 5,000 for two coaches: Skyways to Rawalpindi and NATCO on to Chilas.

Is there a direct bus from Sahiwal to Chilas?

No. Change at Rawalpindi for the Chilas coach.

How long does Sahiwal to Chilas take?

About 16 hours, including about five 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.

What is the Rawalpindi to Chilas fare?

About Rs 2,600 or Rs 3,600 with NATCO.

Book Sahiwal 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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