Gujranwala to Chitral Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing

Chitral lies under Tirich Mir in the Hindu Kush, about 610 km from Gujranwala through Dir and the Lowari Tunnel, and it is the base for the Kalash valleys. Hindukush Express runs from Pirwadhai from 7 am, and NATCO runs on request.

Two coaches from Rs 4,760 via Rawalpindi, per seat

Two coaches
Rs 4,760via Rawalpindi
Journey time
with the change
Distance
About 612 kmvia Rawalpindi
Change at
Rawalpindithe twin cities
Second leg
Rs 3,350Rawalpindi to Chitral

Quick Fare Check: Gujranwala to Chitral costs from about Rs 4,760 for two coaches: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,410 and Hindukush Express on to Chitral at Rs 3,350; allow about 18 hours.

Gujranwala to Chitral bus fare by operator

No coach runs straight from Gujranwala to Chitral, so the fare is the Rawalpindi leg plus the Chitral leg.

Gujranwala to Chitral bus ticket prices by operator and class, cheapest first
Bus operatorClassRouteJourney timeTicket priceBooking
Daewoo ExpressLuxury ACLeg 1: to Rawalpindi, 6, 7 or 8 am, or 2:30 pmRs 1,410Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Gujranwala to Chitral
PaklinesStandardLeg 1: to Rawalpindi, 1:30 amRs 1,800Book now Paklines Standard, Gujranwala to Chitral
Hindukush ExpressStandardLeg 2: Pirwadhai to Chitral, from 7 amRs 3,350Book now Hindukush Express Standard, Gujranwala to Chitral
NATCOCoachLeg 2: Rawalpindi to Chitral, on requestAt bookingBook now NATCO Coach, Gujranwala to Chitral

Indicative one-way prices for one adult seat on each leg; the live fare confirms at checkout.

Gujranwala to Chitral route map

Gujranwala to Chitral route map Map of the Gujranwala to Chitral bus route through Gujranwala, Jhelum, Rawalpindi, Mardan, Timergara, Dir, Chitral. 32°N 33°N 34°N 35°N 71°E 72°E 73°E 74°E 75°E Gujranwala Rawalpindi Timergara Dir Chitral 100 km N
Cities plotted from their coordinates; the line shows the corridor, not every bend of the road. Coaches run up the GT Road to Rawalpindi, then through Mardan, Timergara and Dir and under the Lowari Pass to Chitral.

Coach totals to Chitral

  1. Daewoo Express plus Hindukush ExpressRs 4,760
  2. Paklines plus Hindukush ExpressRs 5,150
Both coach tickets added together for one adult, one way.

Gujranwala to Chitral bus timings

For Gujranwala to Chitral, time the first coach so you reach Rawalpindi with an hour in hand before the Chitral coach.

  1. To Rawalpindi

    1:30 am to 2:30 pm

    Paklines leaves Gujranwala at 1:30 am and Daewoo Express at 6, 7 and 8 am and 2:30 pm; allow about four hours up the GT Road.

  2. Rawalpindi to Chitral

    From 7 am

    Hindukush Express leaves Pirwadhai from 7 am, with services until 6 pm; 12 to 14 hours.

  3. The change

    Allow an hour

    Daewoo Express arrives at its own twin cities terminal, while most northbound coaches and coasters leave from Pirwadhai, so allow 30 to 45 minutes across Rawalpindi.

  4. Mountain roads

    Check before you go

    Landslides and snow close the Karakoram Highway and the Babusar road at times, mostly from December to March; check the road before you set off.

Gujranwala to Chitral bus online booking

Gujranwala to Chitral bus online booking works leg by leg: reserve the Rawalpindi coach first, then the Chitral seat that suits its arrival.

  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 Gujranwala to Chitral?

The best way from Gujranwala to Chitral is an early coach to Rawalpindi and the Chitral coach the same day.

  • Hindukush Express

    Lowest Chitral fare

    About Rs 3,350 from Rawalpindi.

    From Rs 3,350

  • Daewoo Express

    Cheapest first leg

    About Rs 1,410 to Rawalpindi, at 6, 7 or 8 am or 2:30 pm.

    From Rs 1,410

Our pick

Take Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi and Hindukush Express on to Chitral, for about Rs 4,760 in all.

Before you book a Gujranwala to Chitral bus

Three things help on the Gujranwala to Chitral trip.

  • Overnight in the twin cities

    The Chitral coaches leave in the morning, so most travellers from Gujranwala spend a night in Rawalpindi first.

  • Kalash valleys

    Bumburet, Rumbur and Birir are reached by jeep from Chitral town.

  • Dir on the way

    For Dir, see Gujranwala to Dir.

Gujranwala to Chitral bus FAQs

What is the Gujranwala to Chitral bus fare?

From about Rs 4,760 for two coaches: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi and Hindukush Express on to Chitral.

Is there a direct bus from Gujranwala to Chitral?

No. Change at Rawalpindi for the Chitral coach.

How long does Gujranwala to Chitral take?

About 18 hours, including about four hours to Rawalpindi and the wait between coaches.

Which buses run from Rawalpindi to Chitral?

Hindukush Express and NATCO run the Rawalpindi to Chitral leg.

Can I reach Chitral in one day from Gujranwala?

Rarely; the Chitral coaches leave Rawalpindi in the morning, so plan a night in the twin cities.

Book Gujranwala to Chitral bus tickets for your date

Book your coach to Rawalpindi and the Chitral leg, then pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card.

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