Faisalabad to Khaplu Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
Khaplu sits at the mouth of the Hushe valley on the Shyok river, about 100 km beyond Skardu, and from Faisalabad it is a journey of a day and a half in three stages. Kainat Travels and Daewoo Express reach Rawalpindi in under four hours, K2 Movers, Mashabrum Tours and NATCO take the Karakoram Highway to Skardu, and local vans run the last stretch up the Shyok.
Two coaches from Rs 6,250 to Skardu, per seat
Quick Fare Check: Faisalabad to Khaplu costs from about Rs 6,250 for the two coaches, Kainat Travels to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,050 and K2 Movers to Skardu at Rs 5,200, plus a local van for the last 100 km; allow 30 hours or more, usually with a night in Skardu.
Faisalabad to Khaplu bus fare by operator
Faisalabad to Khaplu bus fares are three tickets, since no coach runs through: a motorway coach to Rawalpindi, a Karakoram Highway coach to Skardu, then a van up the Shyok valley.
| Bus operator | Class | Route | Journey time | Ticket price | Booking |
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| Kainat Travels | Coach | Leg 1: to Rawalpindi | Rs 1,050 | Book now Kainat Travels Coach, Faisalabad to Khaplu | |
| Raja Travels | Standard | Leg 1: to Rawalpindi | Rs 1,400 | Book now Raja Travels Standard, Faisalabad to Khaplu | |
| Bashir Sons | Coach | Leg 1: to Rawalpindi | Rs 1,550 | Book now Bashir Sons Coach, Faisalabad to Khaplu | |
| Daewoo Express | Luxury AC | Leg 1: to Rawalpindi | Rs 1,650 | Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Faisalabad to Khaplu | |
| K2 Movers | Luxury | Leg 2: Rawalpindi to Skardu, 6 pm | Rs 5,200 | Book now K2 Movers Luxury, Faisalabad to Khaplu | |
| Mashabrum Tours | Luxury | Leg 2: Rawalpindi to Skardu, evening | Rs 5,500 | Book now Mashabrum Tours Luxury, Faisalabad to Khaplu | |
| NATCO | Coach | Leg 2: Rawalpindi to Skardu | At booking | Book now NATCO Coach, Faisalabad to Khaplu | |
| Local vans | Van | Leg 3: Skardu to Khaplu | Paid at the stand | Tickets at the stand |
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, and the van from Skardu is paid at the stand.
Faisalabad to Khaplu route map
Two-coach totals to Skardu
- Kainat Travels plus K2 MoversRs 6,250
- Daewoo Express plus K2 MoversRs 6,850
- Daewoo Express plus Mashabrum ToursRs 7,150
Faisalabad to Khaplu bus timings
Faisalabad to Khaplu bus timings come down to reaching Rawalpindi before the evening Skardu coaches leave.
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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.
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Skardu coach
About 6 pm
K2 Movers leaves Pirwadhai at 6 pm and Mashabrum Tours in the evening; both take 22 to 24 hours.
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Skardu to Khaplu
2 to 3 hours
Vans leave Skardu through the day; most people arriving in the evening go on the next morning.
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Winter
Check the road
Snow, landslides and closures on the Skardu road are most likely from December to March.
Faisalabad to Khaplu bus online booking
Faisalabad to Khaplu bus online booking covers the coach to Rawalpindi and the Mashabrum Tours and NATCO Skardu seats; K2 Movers sells at its Pirwadhai counter, and the van is paid at the stand.
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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 Faisalabad to Khaplu?
The best way from Faisalabad to Khaplu is a cheap morning coach to Rawalpindi, the evening coach to Skardu, and a daylight van up the Shyok.
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Kainat Travels
Cheapest first leg
About Rs 1,050 to Rawalpindi, with morning departures at 7 and 9 am.
From Rs 1,050
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K2 Movers
Skardu coach
About Rs 5,200, leaving Pirwadhai at 6 pm; book at its counter or by phone.
From Rs 5,200
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Mashabrum Tours
Bookable online
About Rs 5,500 on its evening Skardu coach.
From Rs 5,500
Our pick
Take Kainat Travels to Rawalpindi in the morning, the K2 Movers 6 pm coach to Skardu, and a van to Khaplu the next morning. The night in Skardu is worth it: the Shyok road is far better travelled in daylight.
Before you book a Faisalabad to Khaplu bus
Before you set off from Faisalabad to Khaplu, three things are worth knowing.
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Two changes, two days
There is no through service. Plan on a night in Skardu, or at least a long rest there, before the last leg.
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The Karakoram Highway
Delays of several hours are routine on the KKH and the Skardu road, especially after rain or snow.
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Carry your CNIC
There are checkpoints along the Karakoram Highway and into Gilgit-Baltistan, so keep your original CNIC to hand.
Faisalabad to Khaplu bus FAQs
What is the Faisalabad to Khaplu bus fare?
From about Rs 6,250 for the two coaches, Kainat Travels to Rawalpindi and K2 Movers to Skardu, plus the van fare to Khaplu, paid at the stand.
Is there a direct bus from Faisalabad to Khaplu?
No. Change at Rawalpindi for Skardu, then take a van up the Shyok valley.
How long does Faisalabad to Khaplu take?
Thirty hours or more on the road: under four to Rawalpindi, 22 to 24 to Skardu and two to three to Khaplu, usually with a night in Skardu.
Where do the Skardu coaches leave from?
K2 Movers and Mashabrum Tours leave from the Pirwadhai bus stand in Rawalpindi in the evening.
When is the best time to go?
From May to October, when the Skardu road is most reliable; winter brings snow and closures.
Book Faisalabad 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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