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

Dir, the main town of Upper Dir on the road to the Lowari Tunnel and Chitral, is about 510 km from Gujranwala. Coaches and shared cars leave Pirwadhai for Dir through the morning, and the Hindukush Express Chitral coach passes through.

Two coaches from Rs 3,210 via Rawalpindi, per seat

Two coaches
Rs 3,210via Rawalpindi
Journey time
with the change
Distance
About 512 kmvia Rawalpindi
Change at
Rawalpindithe twin cities
Second leg
Rs 1,800Rawalpindi to Dir

Quick Fare Check: Gujranwala to Dir costs from about Rs 3,210 for two coaches: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,410 and dir coaches on to Dir at Rs 1,800; allow about eleven and a half hours.

Gujranwala to Dir bus fare by operator

Gujranwala to Dir bus fares are two tickets, since no coach runs through: a coach up the GT Road to Rawalpindi, then the Dir coach from Rawalpindi.

Gujranwala to Dir 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 Dir
PaklinesStandardLeg 1: to Rawalpindi, 1:30 amRs 1,800Book now Paklines Standard, Gujranwala to Dir
Dir coachesCoachLeg 2: Pirwadhai to Dir, morningRs 1,800Tickets at the stand
Hindukush ExpressStandardLeg 2: Rawalpindi to Dir, Chitral coach, 7 am; ask for DirAt bookingBook now Hindukush Express Standard, Gujranwala to Dir

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

Gujranwala to Dir route map

Gujranwala to Dir route map Map of the Gujranwala to Dir bus route through Gujranwala, Jhelum, Rawalpindi, Mardan, Timergara, Dir. 33°N 34°N 35°N 71°E 72°E 73°E 74°E Gujranwala Rawalpindi Timergara Dir 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 and Timergara to Dir.

Coach totals to Dir

  1. Daewoo Express plus dir coachesRs 3,210
  2. Paklines plus dir coachesRs 3,600
Both coach tickets added together for one adult, one way.

Gujranwala to Dir bus timings

Gujranwala to Dir bus timings are set by the Rawalpindi departures, so plan the first coach around them.

  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 Dir

    Morning

    Dir coaches and shared cars leave Pirwadhai through the morning; Hindukush Express at 7 am; six to seven 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 Dir bus online booking

Gujranwala to Dir bus online booking covers the Rawalpindi coach and the Dir seat; book both for the same day, with at least an hour between them.

  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 Dir?

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

  • Hindukush Express

    Runs to Dir

    Runs from Rawalpindi; the fare is quoted at booking.

    Fare at booking

  • 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 dir coaches on to Dir, for about Rs 3,210 in all.

Before you book a Gujranwala to Dir bus

Before you set off from Gujranwala to Dir, three things are worth knowing.

  • Morning departures

    Dir services leave the twin cities in the morning, so an overnight stop in Rawalpindi helps.

  • Chitral beyond

    For the Lowari Tunnel road on, see Gujranwala to Chitral.

  • Timergara

    Lower Dir’s main town is on the way; see Gujranwala to Timergara.

Gujranwala to Dir bus FAQs

What is the Gujranwala to Dir bus fare?

From about Rs 3,210 for two coaches: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi and dir coaches on to Dir.

Is there a direct bus from Gujranwala to Dir?

No. Change at Rawalpindi for the Dir coach.

How long does Gujranwala to Dir take?

About eleven and a half hours, including about four hours to Rawalpindi and the wait between coaches.

Which buses run from Rawalpindi to Dir?

dir coaches and Hindukush Express run the Rawalpindi to Dir leg.

Does the Hindukush Express Chitral coach stop at Dir?

It passes through; ask for a Dir seat when you book.

Book Gujranwala to Dir bus tickets for your date

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

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