Hafizabad to Astore Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
For a trip to Astore from Hafizabad, 940 km in about 18 and a quarter hours, the rides are Shalimar Bus to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,200, followed by NATCO on to Astore at Rs 2,630. Astore is the valley below Nanga Parbat’s Rupal face.
Two coaches from Rs 3,830 via Rawalpindi, per seat
Quick Fare Check: Hafizabad to Astore costs from about Rs 3,830 in fares: Shalimar Bus to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,200; NATCO to Astore at Rs 2,630. Allow about 18 and a quarter hours.
Hafizabad to Astore bus fare by operator
There is no through coach from Hafizabad to Astore; the table lists each ride in order.
| Bus operator | Class | Route | Journey time | Ticket price | Booking |
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| Shalimar Bus | Coach AC | Leg 1: Hafizabad to Rawalpindi, 3 pm | Rs 1,200 | Book now Shalimar Bus Coach, Hafizabad to Astore | |
| Hafizabad Transport | Coach | Leg 1: Hafizabad to Rawalpindi, 11:30 am, from the Lari Adda | Rs 1,700 | Tickets at the stand | |
| NATCO | Coach | Leg 2: Rawalpindi to Astore, 4:30 pm | Rs 2,630 | Book now NATCO Coach, Hafizabad to Astore |
Indicative one-way prices for one adult seat on each leg; local fares are paid on board and the live coach fare confirms at checkout.
Hafizabad to Astore route map
Totals to Astore
- Shalimar Bus plus NATCORs 3,830
- Hafizabad Transport plus NATCORs 4,330
Hafizabad to Astore bus timings
Hafizabad to Astore bus timings follow the coaches and vans on each leg; start early so every change is in daylight.
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To Rawalpindi
3 pm
Shalimar Bus leaves Hafizabad at 3 pm and reaches Rawalpindi in five and a half hours.
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Rawalpindi to Astore
4:30 pm
NATCO leaves Rawalpindi at 4:30 pm and reaches Astore in 12 hours.
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The change
Allow an hour
The Hafizabad coaches set down at Pirwadhai and on the GT Road near Faizabad; the northern coaches and coasters load at Pirwadhai.
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Snow and landslides
Check first
Mountain roads can close after snow or landslides; check the road before you leave the twin cities.
Hafizabad to Astore bus online booking
Hafizabad to Astore bus online booking covers the Rawalpindi coach and the Astore seat; book both for the same day, with at least an hour between them.
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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 Hafizabad to Astore?
The best way from Hafizabad to Astore is an early start, so that every change happens in daylight.
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Shalimar Bus
Lowest Rawalpindi fare
About Rs 1,200 to Rawalpindi.
From Rs 1,200
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NATCO
Coach to Astore
About Rs 2,630 from Rawalpindi to Astore.
From Rs 2,630
Our pick
Take Shalimar Bus to Rawalpindi, then NATCO to Astore, for about Rs 3,830 in all.
Before you book a Hafizabad to Astore bus
Before you travel from Hafizabad to Astore, three things are worth knowing.
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Snow
Winter snow can shut the Astore valley roads; check conditions before setting out.
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Rawalpindi first
The first leg has its own page: see Hafizabad to Rawalpindi.
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Chilas
See Hafizabad to Chilas.
Hafizabad to Astore bus FAQs
What is the Hafizabad to Astore bus fare?
From about Rs 3,830 in coach fares: Shalimar Bus to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,200; NATCO to Astore at Rs 2,630.
Is there a direct bus from Hafizabad to Astore?
No. Change at Rawalpindi.
How long does Hafizabad to Astore take?
About 18 and a quarter hours, including the waits between rides.
Which buses run from Rawalpindi to Astore?
NATCO runs the Rawalpindi to Astore leg.
Where does the first ride leave from?
Shalimar Bus boards at its Hafizabad counter (0321 6223998); Hafizabad Transport boards at the Lari Adda, Hafizabad’s general bus stand.
Book Hafizabad to Astore bus tickets for your date
Book your coach to Rawalpindi and the Astore leg, then pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card.
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