Dera Ghazi Khan to Gilgit Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
Gilgit from Dera Ghazi Khan is a 1,220 km run of just under 26 hours to the capital of Gilgit-Baltistan, split into two rides: the Rs 2,980 Daewoo Express coach to Rawalpindi, followed by the Rs 3,760 NATCO coach on to Gilgit.
Two coaches from Rs 6,740 via Rawalpindi, per seat
Quick Fare Check: Dera Ghazi Khan to Gilgit costs from about Rs 6,740 in fares: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 2,980; NATCO to Gilgit at Rs 3,760. Allow just under 26 hours.
Dera Ghazi Khan to Gilgit bus fare by operator
There is no through coach from Dera Ghazi Khan to Gilgit; the table lists each ride in order.
| Bus operator | Class | Route | Journey time | Ticket price | Booking |
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| Daewoo Express | Luxury AC | Leg 1: Dera Ghazi Khan to Rawalpindi, 10:30 am or 11:30 pm | Rs 2,980 | Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Dera Ghazi Khan to Gilgit | |
| Faisal Movers | Standard AC | Leg 1: Dera Ghazi Khan to Rawalpindi, about 9 am to 10 pm | Rs 3,100 | Book now Faisal Movers Standard, Dera Ghazi Khan to Gilgit | |
| NATCO | Luxury AC | Leg 2: Rawalpindi to Gilgit, evening, from its own terminal | Rs 3,760 | Book now NATCO Luxury, Dera Ghazi Khan to Gilgit | |
| Mashabrum Tours | Luxury | Leg 2: Pirwadhai to Gilgit, about 9 pm | Rs 4,000 | Book now Mashabrum Tours Luxury, Dera Ghazi Khan to Gilgit | |
| K2 Movers | Luxury | Leg 2: Pirwadhai to Gilgit, 5 pm | Rs 4,500 | Book now K2 Movers Luxury, Dera Ghazi Khan to Gilgit |
Indicative one-way prices for one adult seat on each leg; local fares are paid on board and the live coach fare confirms at checkout. Every Rawalpindi to Gilgit option is on the Rawalpindi to Gilgit page.
Dera Ghazi Khan to Gilgit route map
Totals to Gilgit
- Daewoo Express plus NATCORs 6,740
- Faisal Movers plus NATCORs 6,860
- Daewoo Express plus Mashabrum ToursRs 6,980
- Faisal Movers plus Mashabrum ToursRs 7,100
- Faisal Movers plus K2 MoversRs 7,600
Dera Ghazi Khan to Gilgit bus timings
For Dera Ghazi Khan to Gilgit, time the first ride so you reach Rawalpindi with an hour in hand.
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To Rawalpindi
Several a day
From Dera Ghazi Khan: Daewoo Express at 10:30 am or 11:30 pm; Faisal Movers between about 9 am and 10 pm. The ride takes about eight hours.
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Rawalpindi to Gilgit
Several a day
From Rawalpindi: NATCO in the evening, from its own terminal; Mashabrum Tours about 9 pm; K2 Movers at 5 pm. The ride takes about 17 hours.
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The change
Allow an hour
Daewoo’s coaches from Dera Ghazi Khan set down near Chungi 26 on Peshawar Road; Pirwadhai, where most northern coaches and coasters load, is about 20 minutes away by rickshaw.
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Snow and landslides
Check first
Mountain roads can close after snow or landslides; check the road before you leave the twin cities.
Dera Ghazi Khan to Gilgit bus online booking
Dera Ghazi Khan to Gilgit bus online booking covers the Rawalpindi coach and the Gilgit 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 Dera Ghazi Khan to Gilgit?
The best way from Dera Ghazi Khan to Gilgit is an early start, so that every change happens in daylight.
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Daewoo Express
Lowest Rawalpindi fare
About Rs 2,980 to Rawalpindi.
From Rs 2,980
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NATCO
Lowest Gilgit fare
About Rs 3,760 from Rawalpindi to Gilgit.
From Rs 3,760
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Faisal Movers
Also runs
About Rs 3,100 to Rawalpindi.
From Rs 3,100
Our pick
Take Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi, then NATCO to Gilgit, for about Rs 6,740 in all.
Before you book a Dera Ghazi Khan to Gilgit bus
Before you travel from Dera Ghazi Khan to Gilgit, three things are worth knowing.
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Indus gorge
The Karakoram Highway follows the Indus gorge past Dasu and Chilas on the way to Gilgit.
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Rawalpindi first
The first leg has its own page: see Dera Ghazi Khan to Rawalpindi.
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Hunza
Dera Ghazi Khan to Gilgit bus FAQs
What is the Dera Ghazi Khan to Gilgit bus fare?
From about Rs 6,740 in coach fares: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 2,980; NATCO to Gilgit at Rs 3,760.
Is there a direct bus from Dera Ghazi Khan to Gilgit?
No. Change at Rawalpindi.
How long does Dera Ghazi Khan to Gilgit take?
Just under 26 hours, including the waits between rides.
Which buses run from Rawalpindi to Gilgit?
K2 Movers, Mashabrum Tours and NATCO run the Rawalpindi to Gilgit leg.
Where does the first ride leave from?
From Daewoo’s Dera Ghazi Khan terminal.
Book Dera Ghazi Khan 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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