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

Skardu, the main town of Baltistan in a wide bowl of the Indus at about 2,200 m, is some 910 km from Gujranwala and more than a day on the road. NATCO, K2 Movers, Mashabrum Tours and Faisal Movers run the long leg from the twin cities, so leave Gujranwala on an early Daewoo Express coach.

Two coaches from Rs 6,531 via Rawalpindi, per seat

Two coaches
Rs 6,531via Rawalpindi
Journey time
with the change
Distance
About 912 kmvia Rawalpindi
Change at
Rawalpindithe twin cities
Second leg
Rs 5,121 to Rs 5,500Rawalpindi to Skardu

Quick Fare Check: Gujranwala to Skardu costs from about Rs 6,531 for two coaches: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,410 and NATCO on to Skardu at Rs 5,121; allow about 28 hours.

Gujranwala to Skardu bus fare by operator

Gujranwala to Skardu bus fares add up two tickets: the run up the GT Road to Rawalpindi and the Rawalpindi to Skardu coach.

Gujranwala to Skardu 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 Skardu
PaklinesStandardLeg 1: to Rawalpindi, 1:30 amRs 1,800Book now Paklines Standard, Gujranwala to Skardu
NATCOCoachLeg 2: Rawalpindi to Skardu, 2 pmRs 5,121Book now NATCO Coach, Gujranwala to Skardu
K2 MoversLuxuryLeg 2: Pirwadhai to Skardu, 6 pm; book by phoneRs 5,200Tickets at the stand
Mashabrum ToursLuxuryLeg 2: Pirwadhai to Skardu, eveningRs 5,500Book now Mashabrum Tours Luxury, Gujranwala to Skardu
Faisal MoversExecutive ACLeg 2: Islamabad to SkarduRs 5,500Book now Faisal Movers Executive, Gujranwala to Skardu

Indicative one-way prices for one adult seat on each leg; the live fare confirms at checkout. Every Rawalpindi to Skardu operator is on the Rawalpindi to Skardu page.

Gujranwala to Skardu route map

Gujranwala to Skardu route map Map of the Gujranwala to Skardu bus route through Gujranwala, Jhelum, Rawalpindi, Abbottabad, Besham, Chilas, Jaglot, Skardu. 32°N 33°N 34°N 35°N 72°E 73°E 74°E 75°E 76°E Gujranwala Rawalpindi Besham Chilas Skardu 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 the Karakoram Highway past Chilas and east up the Indus gorge to Skardu.

Coach totals to Skardu

  1. Daewoo Express plus NATCORs 6,531
  2. Daewoo Express plus K2 MoversRs 6,610
  3. Daewoo Express plus Mashabrum ToursRs 6,910
  4. Paklines plus Mashabrum ToursRs 7,300
Both coach tickets added together for one adult, one way.

Gujranwala to Skardu bus timings

Gujranwala to Skardu 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. Twin cities to Skardu

    2 to 6 pm

    NATCO at 2 pm, K2 Movers at 6 pm from Pirwadhai, Mashabrum Tours in the evening and Faisal Movers from Islamabad; 22 to 24 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 Skardu bus online booking

Gujranwala to Skardu bus online booking works leg by leg: reserve the Rawalpindi coach first, then the Skardu 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 Skardu?

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

  • NATCO

    Lowest Skardu fare

    About Rs 5,121 from Rawalpindi.

    From Rs 5,121

  • Faisal Movers

    More comfort

    About Rs 5,500 in Executive from Rawalpindi.

    From Rs 5,500

  • 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 NATCO on to Skardu, for about Rs 6,531 in all.

Before you book a Gujranwala to Skardu bus

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Gujranwala to Skardu bus FAQs

What is the Gujranwala to Skardu bus fare?

From about Rs 6,531 for two coaches: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi and NATCO on to Skardu.

Is there a direct bus from Gujranwala to Skardu?

No. Change at Rawalpindi for the Skardu coach.

How long does Gujranwala to Skardu take?

About 28 hours, including about four hours to Rawalpindi and the wait between coaches.

Which buses run from Rawalpindi to Skardu?

NATCO, K2 Movers, Mashabrum Tours and Faisal Movers run the Rawalpindi to Skardu leg.

Which Skardu coach is cheapest?

NATCO at about Rs 5,121, leaving the twin cities at 2 pm.

Book Gujranwala to Skardu 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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