Bahawalpur to Gilgit Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing

The road from Bahawalpur to Gilgit runs about 1,215 km, from the cotton plains to the Karakoram. Ride the 6:30 am Bahawalpur Express to the twin cities, then an overnight NATCO, Mashabrum Tours or K2 Movers coach up the Karakoram Highway; allow about 25 and a half hours.

Two coaches from Rs 6,060 via Rawalpindi, per seat

Two coaches
Rs 6,060via Rawalpindi
Journey time
with the change
Distance
About 1,215 kmvia Rawalpindi
Change at
Rawalpindithe twin cities
Second leg
Rs 3,760 to Rs 4,500Rawalpindi to Gilgit

Quick Fare Check: Bahawalpur to Gilgit costs from about Rs 6,060 for two coaches: Bahawalpur Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 2,300 and NATCO on to Gilgit at Rs 3,760; allow about 25 and a half hours.

Bahawalpur to Gilgit bus fare by operator

No coach runs straight from Bahawalpur to Gilgit, so the fare is the Rawalpindi leg plus the Gilgit leg.

Bahawalpur to Gilgit bus ticket prices by operator and class, cheapest first
Bus operatorClassRouteJourney timeTicket priceBooking
Bahawalpur ExpressLuxuryLeg 1: to Rawalpindi, 6:30 amRs 2,300Book now Bahawalpur Express Luxury, Bahawalpur to Gilgit
Daewoo ExpressLuxury ACLeg 1: to Rawalpindi, 10 am or 1 pmRs 2,960Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Bahawalpur to Gilgit
NATCOLuxury ACLeg 2: Rawalpindi to Gilgit, evening, from its own terminalRs 3,760Book now NATCO Luxury, Bahawalpur to Gilgit
Mashabrum ToursLuxuryLeg 2: Pirwadhai to Gilgit, about 9 pmRs 4,000Book now Mashabrum Tours Luxury, Bahawalpur to Gilgit
K2 MoversLuxuryLeg 2: Pirwadhai to Gilgit, 5 pmRs 4,500Book now K2 Movers Luxury, Bahawalpur to Gilgit

Indicative one-way prices for one adult seat on each leg; the live fare confirms at checkout. Every Rawalpindi to Gilgit operator is on the Rawalpindi to Gilgit page.

Bahawalpur to Gilgit route map

Bahawalpur to Gilgit route map Map of the Bahawalpur to Gilgit bus route through Bahawalpur, Khanewal, Faisalabad, Kallar Kahar, Rawalpindi, Abbottabad, Besham, Chilas, Gilgit. 30°N 32°N 34°N 36°N 70°E 72°E 74°E 76°E Bahawalpur Rawalpindi Besham Chilas Gilgit 200 km N
Cities plotted from their coordinates; the line shows the corridor, not every bend of the road. Coaches run north by the M-4 and the M-2 to the twin cities, then on to Gilgit.

Coach totals to Gilgit

  1. Bahawalpur Express plus NATCORs 6,060
  2. Bahawalpur Express plus Mashabrum ToursRs 6,300
  3. Bahawalpur Express plus K2 MoversRs 6,800
  4. Daewoo Express plus K2 MoversRs 7,460
Both coach tickets added together for one adult, one way.

Bahawalpur to Gilgit bus timings

Bahawalpur to Gilgit bus timings come down to reaching Rawalpindi before the Gilgit departures.

  1. To the twin cities

    6:30 am to 1 pm

    Bahawalpur Express leaves at 6:30 am and Daewoo Express at 10 am and 1 pm; about seven and a half hours by the M-4 and M-2.

  2. Rawalpindi to Gilgit

    5 to 9 pm

    K2 Movers at 5 pm, NATCO in the evening from its own terminal and Mashabrum Tours at about 9 pm; 16 to 18 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 Bahawalpur 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.

Bahawalpur to Gilgit bus online booking

Bahawalpur to Gilgit bus online booking works leg by leg: reserve the Rawalpindi coach first, then the Gilgit 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 Bahawalpur to Gilgit?

The best way from Bahawalpur to Gilgit is an early coach to Rawalpindi and the Gilgit coach the same day.

  • NATCO

    Lowest Gilgit fare

    About Rs 3,760 from Rawalpindi.

    From Rs 3,760

  • K2 Movers

    More comfort

    About Rs 4,500 in Luxury from Rawalpindi.

    From Rs 4,500

  • Bahawalpur Express

    Cheapest first leg

    About Rs 2,300 to Rawalpindi, at 6:30 am.

    From Rs 2,300

  • Daewoo Express

    Most departures

    About Rs 2,960 to Rawalpindi, at 10 am or 1 pm.

    From Rs 2,960

Our pick

Take Bahawalpur Express to Rawalpindi and NATCO on to Gilgit, for about Rs 6,060 in all.

Before you book a Bahawalpur to Gilgit bus

Three things help on the Bahawalpur to Gilgit trip.

Bahawalpur to Gilgit bus FAQs

What is the Bahawalpur to Gilgit bus fare?

From about Rs 6,060 for two coaches: Bahawalpur Express to Rawalpindi and NATCO on to Gilgit.

Is there a direct bus from Bahawalpur to Gilgit?

No. Change at Rawalpindi for the Gilgit coach.

How long does Bahawalpur to Gilgit take?

About 25 and a half hours, including about seven and a half hours to Rawalpindi and the wait between coaches.

Which buses run from Rawalpindi to Gilgit?

NATCO, Mashabrum Tours and K2 Movers run the Rawalpindi to Gilgit leg.

Which twin cities coach is cheapest to Gilgit?

NATCO at about Rs 3,760.

Book Bahawalpur to Gilgit bus tickets for your date

Book your coach to Rawalpindi and the Gilgit leg, then pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card.

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