Bahawalpur to Neelum Valley Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
From Bahawalpur, the upper Neelum valley is three rides and about 840 km away: a coach to the twin cities, Muzaffarabad Express over the hills to Muzaffarabad, and a jeep or van up the river to Athmuqam and Keran. Allow about 17 hours.
Fares from Rs 3,250 via Rawalpindi, per seat
Quick Fare Check: Bahawalpur to Neelum Valley costs from about Rs 3,250 for two coaches and a local ride: Bahawalpur Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 2,300 and Muzaffarabad Express on to Muzaffarabad at Rs 950, then a jeep or van to Neelum Valley, paid locally; allow about 17 hours.
Bahawalpur to Neelum Valley bus fare by operator
Bahawalpur to Neelum Valley bus fares add up three tickets: the run north by the M-4 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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| Bahawalpur Express | Luxury | Leg 1: to Rawalpindi, 6:30 am | Rs 2,300 | Book now Bahawalpur Express Luxury, Bahawalpur to Neelum Valley | |
| Daewoo Express | Luxury AC | Leg 1: to Rawalpindi, 10 am or 1 pm | Rs 2,960 | Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Bahawalpur to Neelum Valley | |
| Muzaffarabad Express | Yutong | Leg 2: Rawalpindi to Muzaffarabad | Rs 950 | Book now Muzaffarabad Express Yutong, Bahawalpur to Neelum Valley | |
| Muzaffarabad Express | Luxury AC | Leg 2: Rawalpindi to Muzaffarabad | Rs 1,200 | Book now Muzaffarabad Express Luxury, Bahawalpur to Neelum Valley | |
| Muzaffarabad Express | Business AC | Leg 2: Rawalpindi to Muzaffarabad | Rs 1,600 | Book now Muzaffarabad Express Business, Bahawalpur 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.
Bahawalpur to Neelum Valley route map
Totals to Neelum Valley
- Bahawalpur Express plus Muzaffarabad ExpressRs 3,250
- Daewoo Express plus Muzaffarabad ExpressRs 4,560
Bahawalpur to Neelum Valley bus timings
Bahawalpur to Neelum Valley bus timings come down to reaching Rawalpindi before the Muzaffarabad departures.
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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.
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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 Rawalpindi from where the Bahawalpur 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.
Bahawalpur to Neelum Valley bus online booking
Bahawalpur 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 Bahawalpur to Neelum Valley?
The best way from Bahawalpur 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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Bahawalpur Express
Cheapest first leg
About Rs 2,300 to Rawalpindi, at 6:30 am.
From Rs 2,300
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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 Muzaffarabad Express on to Muzaffarabad, for about Rs 3,250 in all.
Before you book a Bahawalpur to Neelum Valley bus
Before you set off from Bahawalpur to Neelum Valley, three things are worth knowing.
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Keran
The village looks across the river into Indian-administered Kashmir.
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Sharda and Kel
The road continues up the valley to Sharda and Kel.
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Muzaffarabad
Bahawalpur to Neelum Valley bus FAQs
What is the Bahawalpur to Neelum Valley bus fare?
From about Rs 3,250 for two coaches and a local ride: Bahawalpur Express to Rawalpindi and Muzaffarabad Express on to Muzaffarabad.
Is there a direct bus from Bahawalpur to Neelum Valley?
No. Change at Rawalpindi and again at Muzaffarabad for the Muzaffarabad coach.
How long does Bahawalpur to Neelum Valley take?
About 17 hours, including about seven 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 Athmuqam ride?
About three and a half hours by jeep or van.
Book Bahawalpur 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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