Dera Ghazi Khan to Khaplu Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
Khaplu from Dera Ghazi Khan is a 1,470 km run of just under 35 hours to the Ghanche valley town beyond Skardu, split into three rides: Daewoo Express as far as Rawalpindi (Rs 2,980), NATCO as far as Skardu (Rs 5,121), then a van ride of about two and a half hours to finish.
Fares from Rs 8,101 via Rawalpindi and Skardu, per seat
Quick Fare Check: Dera Ghazi Khan to Khaplu costs from about Rs 8,101 in fares, then a local ride paid on board: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 2,980; NATCO to Skardu at Rs 5,121; local vans to Khaplu, paid on board. Allow just under 35 hours.
Dera Ghazi Khan to Khaplu bus fare by operator
No coach runs straight from Dera Ghazi Khan to Khaplu, so the fare is the Rawalpindi leg plus the Skardu leg and a van to Khaplu.
| 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 Khaplu | |
| 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 Khaplu | |
| NATCO | Coach | Leg 2: Rawalpindi to Skardu, 2 pm | Rs 5,121 | Book now NATCO Coach, Dera Ghazi Khan to Khaplu | |
| K2 Movers | Luxury | Leg 2: Pirwadhai to Skardu, 6 pm; book by phone | Rs 5,200 | Book now K2 Movers Luxury, Dera Ghazi Khan to Khaplu | |
| Mashabrum Tours | Luxury | Leg 2: Pirwadhai to Skardu, evening | Rs 5,500 | Book now Mashabrum Tours Luxury, Dera Ghazi Khan to Khaplu | |
| Local vans | Van | Leg 3: Skardu to Khaplu, through the day | Paid on board | Tickets at the stand |
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.
Dera Ghazi Khan to Khaplu route map
Totals to Khaplu
- Daewoo Express plus NATCORs 8,101
- Daewoo Express plus K2 MoversRs 8,180
- Faisal Movers plus NATCORs 8,221
- Faisal Movers plus K2 MoversRs 8,300
- Faisal Movers plus Mashabrum ToursRs 8,600
Dera Ghazi Khan to Khaplu bus timings
For Dera Ghazi Khan to Khaplu, 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 Skardu
Several a day
From Rawalpindi: NATCO at 2 pm; K2 Movers at 6 pm; book by phone; Mashabrum Tours in the evening. The ride takes about 23 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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Skardu to Khaplu
As they fill
Local vans leave Skardu for Khaplu as they fill, from early morning until evening; the ride takes about two and a half hours.
Dera Ghazi Khan to Khaplu bus online booking
Dera Ghazi Khan to Khaplu bus online booking covers the Rawalpindi coach and the Skardu 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 Khaplu?
The best way from Dera Ghazi Khan to Khaplu is an early start to Rawalpindi and the onward coach the same day.
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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 Skardu fare
About Rs 5,121 from Rawalpindi to Skardu.
From Rs 5,121
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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 Skardu, for about Rs 8,101 in all before the local ride.
Before you book a Dera Ghazi Khan to Khaplu bus
Three things help on the Dera Ghazi Khan to Khaplu trip.
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Palace
The restored palace of Khaplu’s rajas now works as a heritage hotel.
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Rawalpindi first
The first leg has its own page: see Dera Ghazi Khan to Rawalpindi.
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Skardu
Dera Ghazi Khan to Khaplu bus FAQs
What is the Dera Ghazi Khan to Khaplu bus fare?
From about Rs 8,101 in coach fares: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 2,980; NATCO to Skardu at Rs 5,121; the last local ride is paid on board.
Is there a direct bus from Dera Ghazi Khan to Khaplu?
No. Change at Rawalpindi and Skardu.
How long does Dera Ghazi Khan to Khaplu take?
Just under 35 hours, including the waits between rides.
How long is the Skardu to Khaplu ride?
About two and a half hours.
Where does the first ride leave from?
From Daewoo’s Dera Ghazi Khan terminal.
Book Dera Ghazi Khan to Khaplu bus tickets for your date
Book your coach to Rawalpindi and the Skardu leg, then pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card.
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