Hafizabad to Chilas Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
For a trip to Chilas from Hafizabad, 760 km in just under 16 hours, the rides are the Rs 1,200 Shalimar Bus coach to Rawalpindi, then the Rs 2,600 NATCO coach on to Chilas. Chilas is the Karakoram Highway town on the Indus.
Two coaches from Rs 3,800 via Rawalpindi, per seat
Quick Fare Check: Hafizabad to Chilas costs from about Rs 3,800 in fares: Shalimar Bus to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,200; NATCO to Chilas at Rs 2,600. Allow just under 16 hours.
Hafizabad to Chilas bus fare by operator
Hafizabad to Chilas bus fares add up across two rides, since nothing runs straight through.
| 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 Chilas | |
| 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 Chilas, 5 pm | Rs 2,600 | Book now NATCO Coach, Hafizabad to Chilas | |
| NATCO | Luxury AC | Leg 2: Rawalpindi to Chilas, 7 pm | Rs 3,600 | Book now NATCO Luxury, Hafizabad to Chilas |
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 Chilas route map
Totals to Chilas
- Shalimar Bus plus NATCO CoachRs 3,800
- Hafizabad Transport plus NATCO CoachRs 4,300
- Shalimar Bus plus NATCO LuxuryRs 4,800
- Hafizabad Transport plus NATCO LuxuryRs 5,300
Hafizabad to Chilas bus timings
Hafizabad to Chilas bus timings are set by the Rawalpindi departures, so plan the first ride around them.
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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 Chilas
5 pm
NATCO leaves Rawalpindi at 5 pm and reaches Chilas in nine and a half 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 Chilas bus online booking
Book both legs of the Hafizabad to Chilas trip together, so the Rawalpindi coach arrives in good time for the Chilas departure.
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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 Chilas?
For Hafizabad to Chilas, the best plan is the first coach to Rawalpindi, leaving the rest of the day for the onward rides.
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Shalimar Bus
Lowest Rawalpindi fare
About Rs 1,200 to Rawalpindi.
From Rs 1,200
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NATCO
Lowest Chilas fare
About Rs 2,600 from Rawalpindi to Chilas.
From Rs 2,600
Our pick
Take Shalimar Bus to Rawalpindi, then NATCO to Chilas, for about Rs 3,800 in all.
Before you book a Hafizabad to Chilas bus
Three things help on the Hafizabad to Chilas trip.
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Rock art
Thousands of ancient rock carvings line the Indus banks around Chilas.
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Rawalpindi first
The first leg has its own page: see Hafizabad to Rawalpindi.
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Gilgit
See Hafizabad to Gilgit.
Hafizabad to Chilas bus FAQs
What is the Hafizabad to Chilas bus fare?
From about Rs 3,800 in coach fares: Shalimar Bus to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,200; NATCO to Chilas at Rs 2,600.
Is there a direct bus from Hafizabad to Chilas?
No. Change at Rawalpindi.
How long does Hafizabad to Chilas take?
Just under 16 hours, including the waits between rides.
Which buses run from Rawalpindi to Chilas?
NATCO runs the Rawalpindi to Chilas 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 Chilas bus tickets for your date
Book your coach to Rawalpindi and the Chilas leg, then pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card.
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