Faisalabad to Skardu Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
Skardu, the main town of Baltistan, sits at about 2,200 m in a wide bowl of the Indus valley, and from Faisalabad it is a day and a night on the road with a change in Rawalpindi. NATCO, K2 Movers, Mashabrum Tours and Faisal Movers run the long leg up the Karakoram Highway from the twin cities, and Kainat Travels or Daewoo Express covers the first leg to Rawalpindi in under four hours.
Two coaches from Rs 6,171 via Rawalpindi, per seat
Quick Fare Check: Faisalabad to Skardu costs from about Rs 6,171 for two coaches: Kainat Travels to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,050 and the NATCO 2 pm Skardu coach at Rs 5,121. K2 Movers charges about Rs 5,200 for the second leg, and Mashabrum Tours and Faisal Movers about Rs 5,500; allow about 28 hours.
Faisalabad to Skardu bus fare by operator
Faisalabad to Skardu bus fares are two tickets, since no coach runs through: a motorway coach to Rawalpindi, then a Karakoram Highway coach from the twin cities.
| Bus operator | Class | Route | Journey time | Ticket price | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kainat Travels | Coach | Leg 1: to Rawalpindi | Rs 1,050 | Book now Kainat Travels Coach, Faisalabad to Skardu | |
| Raja Travels | Standard | Leg 1: to Rawalpindi | Rs 1,400 | Book now Raja Travels Standard, Faisalabad to Skardu | |
| Bashir Sons | Coach | Leg 1: to Rawalpindi | Rs 1,550 | Book now Bashir Sons Coach, Faisalabad to Skardu | |
| Daewoo Express | Luxury AC | Leg 1: to Rawalpindi | Rs 1,650 | Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Faisalabad to Skardu | |
| NATCO | Coach | Leg 2: Rawalpindi to Skardu, 2 pm | Rs 5,121 | Book now NATCO Coach, Faisalabad to Skardu | |
| K2 Movers | Luxury | Leg 2: Pirwadhai to Skardu, 6 pm; book by phone | Rs 5,200 | Tickets at the stand | |
| Mashabrum Tours | Luxury | Leg 2: Pirwadhai to Skardu, evening | Rs 5,500 | Book now Mashabrum Tours Luxury, Faisalabad to Skardu | |
| Faisal Movers | Executive AC | Leg 2: Islamabad to Skardu | Rs 5,500 | Book now Faisal Movers Executive, Faisalabad to Skardu |
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. K2 Movers sells its seats at the Pirwadhai counter and by phone.
Faisalabad to Skardu route map
Two-coach totals to Skardu
- Kainat Travels plus NATCORs 6,171
- Kainat Travels plus K2 MoversRs 6,250
- Daewoo Express plus Faisal MoversRs 7,150
- Daewoo Express plus Mashabrum ToursRs 7,150
Faisalabad to Skardu bus timings
Faisalabad to Skardu bus timings come down to reaching the twin cities before the afternoon and evening Skardu coaches leave.
-
Early coach
7 am
Kainat Travels reaches Rawalpindi before 11 am, in good time for the NATCO 2 pm departure.
-
Afternoon
2 pm
NATCO leaves for Skardu; check its boarding point when you book.
-
Evening
About 6 pm
K2 Movers leaves Pirwadhai at 6 pm and Mashabrum Tours in the evening; both take 22 to 24 hours.
-
Winter
Check the road
Snow, landslides and closures on the Skardu road are most likely from December to March.
Faisalabad to Skardu bus online booking
Faisalabad to Skardu bus online booking covers the coach to Rawalpindi and the NATCO, Mashabrum Tours and Faisal Movers Skardu seats; K2 Movers books by phone and at its Pirwadhai counter.
-
Choose your coach
Pick an operator and class from the fare table above, and check where it boards and drops before you pay.
-
Pick your seat
Choose a window or aisle seat on the seat map. Women are seated beside women or family members.
-
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 Skardu?
The best way from Faisalabad to Skardu is an early coach to Rawalpindi and an afternoon or evening coach up the Karakoram Highway the same day.
-
NATCO
Lowest Skardu fare
About Rs 5,121, leaving Rawalpindi at 2 pm.
From Rs 5,121
-
K2 Movers
Evening coach
About Rs 5,200, leaving Pirwadhai at 6 pm; book by phone.
From Rs 5,200
-
Faisal Movers
Air conditioned
About Rs 5,500 in Executive from Islamabad.
From Rs 5,500
-
Kainat Travels
Cheapest first leg
About Rs 1,050 to Rawalpindi, with a 7 am departure.
From Rs 1,050
Our pick
Take the Kainat Travels 7 am coach to Rawalpindi and the NATCO 2 pm coach to Skardu, for about Rs 6,171 in all. If you leave Faisalabad later, the K2 Movers 6 pm coach from Pirwadhai is the fallback.
Before you book a Faisalabad to Skardu bus
Before you set off from Faisalabad to Skardu, three things are worth knowing.
-
Two roads north
Coaches use the full Karakoram Highway through Besham; in summer some take the shorter Babusar Pass road through Naran while it is open.
-
Khaplu and Shigar beyond
Vans run on from Skardu up the Shyok to Khaplu; see Faisalabad to Khaplu.
-
Carry your CNIC
There are checkpoints along the Karakoram Highway and into Gilgit-Baltistan, so keep your original CNIC to hand.
Faisalabad to Skardu bus FAQs
What is the Faisalabad to Skardu bus fare?
From about Rs 6,171 for two coaches: Kainat Travels to Rawalpindi and NATCO to Skardu.
Is there a direct bus from Faisalabad to Skardu?
No. Change at Rawalpindi or Islamabad for the Skardu coaches.
How long does Faisalabad to Skardu take?
About 28 hours: under four to Rawalpindi, then 22 to 24 up the Karakoram Highway, plus the wait between coaches.
Which coaches go to Skardu from the twin cities?
NATCO at 2 pm, K2 Movers at 6 pm and Mashabrum Tours in the evening from Pirwadhai, and Faisal Movers from Islamabad.
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 Skardu bus tickets for your date
Book your coach to Rawalpindi and the Skardu leg, then pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card.
Search Faisalabad to Skardu buses