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

Gilgit is the capital of Gilgit-Baltistan and the hub of the Karakoram Highway, about 900 km from Faisalabad, and the trip is a coach to Rawalpindi followed by an overnight run north. NATCO, Mashabrum Tours and K2 Movers all leave Rawalpindi in the evening and arrive the next afternoon.

Two coaches from Rs 4,810 via Rawalpindi, per seat

Two coaches
Rs 4,810via Rawalpindi
Journey time
two legs
Distance
About 905 kmvia the KKH
Change at
Rawalpindievening coaches north
Northern leg
16h to 18hKarakoram Highway

Quick Fare Check: Faisalabad to Gilgit costs from about Rs 4,810 for two coaches: Kainat Travels to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,050 and NATCO up the Karakoram Highway at Rs 3,760. Allow 22 hours or more, with the second coach running overnight.

Faisalabad to Gilgit bus fare by operator

Faisalabad to Gilgit bus fares are two tickets: a motorway coach to Rawalpindi, then a Karakoram Highway coach to Gilgit.

Faisalabad to Gilgit bus ticket prices by operator and class, cheapest first
Bus operatorClassRouteJourney timeTicket priceBooking
Kainat TravelsCoachLeg 1: to RawalpindiRs 1,050Book now Kainat Travels Coach, Faisalabad to Gilgit
Raja TravelsStandardLeg 1: to RawalpindiRs 1,400Book now Raja Travels Standard, Faisalabad to Gilgit
Bashir SonsCoachLeg 1: to RawalpindiRs 1,550Book now Bashir Sons Coach, Faisalabad to Gilgit
Daewoo ExpressLuxury ACLeg 1: to RawalpindiRs 1,650Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Faisalabad to Gilgit
NATCOLuxury ACLeg 2: Rawalpindi to Gilgit, eveningRs 3,760Book now NATCO Luxury, Faisalabad to Gilgit
Mashabrum ToursLuxuryLeg 2: Pirwadhai to Gilgit, about 9 pmRs 4,000Book now Mashabrum Tours Luxury, Faisalabad to Gilgit
K2 MoversLuxuryLeg 2: Pirwadhai to Gilgit, 5 pmRs 4,500Book now K2 Movers Luxury, Faisalabad to Gilgit

Indicative one-way prices for one adult seat on each leg; the live fare confirms at checkout. All seven Faisalabad to Rawalpindi operators are on the Faisalabad to Rawalpindi page.

Faisalabad to Gilgit route map

Faisalabad to Gilgit route map Map of the Faisalabad to Gilgit bus route through Faisalabad, Pindi Bhattian, Rawalpindi, Abbottabad, Besham, Chilas, Gilgit. 32°N 33°N 34°N 35°N 71°E 72°E 73°E 74°E 75°E 76°E Faisalabad Rawalpindi Besham Chilas Gilgit 100 km N
Cities plotted from their coordinates; the line shows the corridor, not every bend of the road. Coaches run up the M-4 and M-2 to Rawalpindi; the second leg follows the Karakoram Highway past Besham and Chilas to Gilgit.

Two-coach totals to Gilgit

  1. Kainat Travels plus NATCORs 4,810
  2. Daewoo Express plus NATCORs 5,410
  3. Daewoo Express plus K2 MoversRs 6,150
Both tickets added together for one adult, one way.

Faisalabad to Gilgit bus timings

Faisalabad to Gilgit bus timings come down to reaching Rawalpindi before the evening Karakoram Highway coaches leave.

  1. Morning coach

    7 to 10:30 am

    Kainat Travels at 7 or 9 am, or Daewoo Express at 10:30 am, reaches Rawalpindi by early afternoon.

  2. Northern coaches

    5 to 9 pm

    K2 Movers at 5 pm, NATCO in the evening and Mashabrum Tours at about 9 pm.

  3. Arrival

    Next afternoon

    Gilgit is 16 to 18 hours up the highway.

  4. Season

    May to October

    Summer is busiest; winter weather can close the highway for days.

Faisalabad to Gilgit bus online booking

Faisalabad to Gilgit bus online booking covers the coach to Rawalpindi and the NATCO and Mashabrum Tours seats; K2 Movers sells at its Pirwadhai counter.

  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 Faisalabad to Gilgit?

The best way from Faisalabad to Gilgit is a morning coach to Rawalpindi and an evening coach north.

  • NATCO

    Lowest northern fare

    About Rs 3,760 in Luxury, air conditioned, from its own Rawalpindi terminal.

    From Rs 3,760

  • Mashabrum Tours

    Late departure

    About Rs 4,000, leaving Pirwadhai at about 9 pm.

    From Rs 4,000

  • K2 Movers

    Early departure

    About Rs 4,500, leaving Pirwadhai at 5 pm.

    From Rs 4,500

Our pick

Take Kainat Travels to Rawalpindi in the morning and NATCO north in the evening, for about Rs 4,810 in all. Allow a spare day either side in case the highway is held up.

Before you book a Faisalabad to Gilgit bus

Before you set off from Faisalabad to Gilgit, three things are worth knowing.

  • Two terminals in Rawalpindi

    NATCO leaves from its own terminal, the others from Pirwadhai; check which before you set off.

  • Delays are normal

    Hold-ups of several hours are routine on the Karakoram Highway, especially after rain.

  • Carry your CNIC

    There are checkpoints along the highway into Gilgit-Baltistan, so keep your original CNIC to hand.

Faisalabad to Gilgit bus FAQs

What is the Faisalabad to Gilgit bus fare?

From about Rs 4,810 for two coaches, Kainat Travels to Rawalpindi and NATCO to Gilgit.

Is there a direct bus from Faisalabad to Gilgit?

No. Change at Rawalpindi for the Karakoram Highway coaches.

How long does the trip take?

About 22 hours or more: under four to Rawalpindi, the wait, and 16 to 18 up the highway.

Which coaches go from Rawalpindi to Gilgit?

NATCO, Mashabrum Tours and K2 Movers, all in the evening.

When is the best time to go?

From May to October, when the highway is most reliable.

Book Faisalabad 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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