Sahiwal to Neelum Valley Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
Sahiwal travellers heading for Keran and Sharda should budget three days: Rawalpindi on day one, Muzaffarabad Express to the Azad Kashmir capital on day two, and the jeeps and vans along the river after that. The road distance is 635 km, about 15 hours of travel.
Fares from Rs 3,350 via Rawalpindi, per seat
Quick Fare Check: Sahiwal to Neelum Valley costs from about Rs 3,350 for two coaches and a local ride: Skyways to Rawalpindi at Rs 2,400 and Muzaffarabad Express on to Muzaffarabad at Rs 950, then a jeep or van to Neelum Valley, paid locally; allow about 15 hours.
Sahiwal to Neelum Valley bus fare by operator
Sahiwal to Neelum Valley bus fares add up three tickets: the run north by Faisalabad and the M-2 to the twin cities and the Rawalpindi to Muzaffarabad coach, then a jeep or van to Neelum Valley.
| Bus operator | Class | Route | Journey time | Ticket price | Booking |
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| Skyways | Coach AC | Leg 1: to Rawalpindi, to Islamabad, 9 am, 12:30, 9 or 10:30 pm | Rs 2,400 | Book now Skyways Coach, Sahiwal to Neelum Valley | |
| Daewoo Express | Luxury AC | Leg 1: to Rawalpindi, 8 am or 4:15 pm | Rs 2,640 | Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Sahiwal to Neelum Valley | |
| Faisal Movers | Coach AC | Leg 1: to Rawalpindi, times at booking | Rs 3,959 | Book now Faisal Movers Coach, Sahiwal to Neelum Valley | |
| Muzaffarabad Express | Yutong | Leg 2: Rawalpindi to Muzaffarabad | Rs 950 | Book now Muzaffarabad Express Yutong, Sahiwal to Neelum Valley | |
| Muzaffarabad Express | Luxury AC | Leg 2: Rawalpindi to Muzaffarabad | Rs 1,200 | Book now Muzaffarabad Express Luxury, Sahiwal to Neelum Valley | |
| Muzaffarabad Express | Business AC | Leg 2: Rawalpindi to Muzaffarabad | Rs 1,600 | Book now Muzaffarabad Express Business, Sahiwal to Neelum Valley | |
| Jeeps and vans | Jeep or van | Leg 3: Muzaffarabad to Athmuqam and Keran | Paid on board | Tickets at the stand |
Indicative one-way prices for one adult seat on each leg; the live fare confirms at checkout.
Sahiwal to Neelum Valley route map
Totals to Neelum Valley
- Skyways plus Muzaffarabad ExpressRs 3,350
- Faisal Movers plus Muzaffarabad ExpressRs 5,559
Sahiwal to Neelum Valley bus timings
Sahiwal to Neelum Valley bus timings come down to reaching Rawalpindi before the Muzaffarabad departures.
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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.
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Twin cities to Muzaffarabad
Through the day
Muzaffarabad Express runs through the day; jeeps and vans to Athmuqam take about three and a half 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 the twin cities from where the Sahiwal 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.
Sahiwal to Neelum Valley bus online booking
Sahiwal to Neelum Valley bus online booking covers the Rawalpindi coach and the Muzaffarabad seat; book both for the same day, with at least an hour between them.
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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 Sahiwal to Neelum Valley?
The best way from Sahiwal to Neelum Valley is an early coach to Rawalpindi and the Muzaffarabad coach the same day.
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Muzaffarabad Express
Lowest Muzaffarabad fare
About Rs 950 from Rawalpindi.
From Rs 950
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Skyways
Cheapest first leg
About Rs 2,400 to Rawalpindi, at 9 am, 12:30, 9 or 10:30 pm.
From Rs 2,400
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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 Muzaffarabad Express on to Muzaffarabad, for about Rs 3,350 in all.
Before you book a Sahiwal to Neelum Valley bus
Before you set off from Sahiwal to Neelum Valley, three things are worth knowing.
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Keran and Sharda
The valley road follows the Neelum past Keran and Sharda.
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Muzaffarabad
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Season
Upper Neelum is best between May and October.
Sahiwal to Neelum Valley bus FAQs
What is the Sahiwal to Neelum Valley bus fare?
From about Rs 3,350 for two coaches and a local ride: Skyways to Rawalpindi and Muzaffarabad Express on to Muzaffarabad.
Is there a direct bus from Sahiwal to Neelum Valley?
No. Change at Rawalpindi and again at Muzaffarabad for the Muzaffarabad coach.
How long does Sahiwal to Neelum Valley take?
About 15 hours, including about five and a half hours to Rawalpindi and the wait between coaches.
Which buses run from Rawalpindi to Muzaffarabad?
Muzaffarabad Express runs the Rawalpindi to Muzaffarabad leg.
How long is the Muzaffarabad to Neelum ride?
About three and a half hours to Athmuqam.
Book Sahiwal to Neelum Valley bus tickets for your date
Book your coach to Rawalpindi and the Muzaffarabad leg, then pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card.
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