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

For a trip to Chitral from Hafizabad, 720 km in just under 17 hours, the rides are Rawalpindi by Shalimar Bus (Rs 1,200), Dir coaches on to Dir at Rs 1,800 and finally Chitral by coach or van. Chitral is the far northern valley town beyond the Lowari tunnel.

Fares from Rs 3,000 via Rawalpindi and Dir, per seat

Cheapest total
Rs 3,000via Rawalpindi and Dir
Journey time
with the changes
Distance
About 720 kmvia Rawalpindi and Dir
Change at
Rawalpindi, Dirthen local transport
Second leg
Rs 1,800Rawalpindi to Dir

Quick Fare Check: Hafizabad to Chitral costs from about Rs 3,000 in fares, then a local ride paid on board: Shalimar Bus to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,200; Dir coaches to Dir at Rs 1,800; coaches and vans to Chitral, paid on board. Allow just under 17 hours.

Hafizabad to Chitral bus fare by operator

There is no through coach from Hafizabad to Chitral; the table lists each ride in order.

Hafizabad to Chitral bus ticket prices by operator and class, cheapest first
Bus operatorClassRouteJourney timeTicket priceBooking
Shalimar BusCoach ACLeg 1: Hafizabad to Rawalpindi, 3 pmRs 1,200Book now Shalimar Bus Coach, Hafizabad to Chitral
Hafizabad TransportCoachLeg 1: Hafizabad to Rawalpindi, 11:30 am, from the Lari AddaRs 1,700Tickets at the stand
Dir coachesCoachLeg 2: Pirwadhai to Dir, morningRs 1,800Tickets at the stand
Coaches and vansCoach or vanLeg 3: Dir to Chitral, through the Lowari tunnelPaid on boardTickets at the stand

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 Chitral route map

Hafizabad to Chitral route map Map of the Hafizabad to Chitral bus route through Hafizabad, Gujranwala, Wazirabad, Gujrat, Kharian, Jhelum, Rawalpindi, Chakdara, Timergara, Dir, Chitral. 32°N 34°N 36°N 72°E 74°E Hafizabad Rawalpindi Dir Chitral 100 km N
Cities plotted from their coordinates; the line shows the corridor, not every bend of the road. Coaches run east to Gujranwala, then up the GT Road to Rawalpindi, then on to Dir and Chitral.

Totals to Chitral

  1. Shalimar Bus plus Dir coachesRs 3,000
  2. Hafizabad Transport plus Dir coachesRs 3,500
Coach fares added together for one adult, one way; the local fare is extra.

Hafizabad to Chitral bus timings

Hafizabad to Chitral bus timings follow the coaches and vans on each leg; start early so every change is in daylight.

  1. To Rawalpindi

    3 pm

    Shalimar Bus leaves Hafizabad at 3 pm and reaches Rawalpindi in five and a half hours.

  2. Rawalpindi to Dir

    Through the day

    Dir coaches leave Rawalpindi in the morning; the fare is Rs 1,800 and the ride takes about six and a half hours.

  3. 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.

  4. Dir to Chitral

    As they fill

    Coaches and vans pull out of Dir for Chitral whenever they fill, from first light until early evening; about three and a half hours.

Hafizabad to Chitral bus online booking

The Rawalpindi coach on the Hafizabad to Chitral trip can be booked online; the local rides are paid on board.

  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 Hafizabad to Chitral?

For Hafizabad to Chitral, the best plan is the first coach to Rawalpindi, leaving the rest of the day for the onward rides.

  • Shalimar Bus

    Lowest Rawalpindi fare

    About Rs 1,200 to Rawalpindi.

    From Rs 1,200

Our pick

Take Shalimar Bus to Rawalpindi, then Dir coaches to Dir, for about Rs 3,000 in all before the local ride.

Before you book a Hafizabad to Chitral bus

Before you book a Hafizabad to Chitral bus, three things are worth knowing.

  • Lowari tunnel

    The Lowari tunnel now keeps the Chitral road open through most of the winter.

  • Rawalpindi first

    The first leg has its own page: see Hafizabad to Rawalpindi.

  • Dir

    See Hafizabad to Dir.

Hafizabad to Chitral bus FAQs

What is the Hafizabad to Chitral bus fare?

From about Rs 3,000 in coach fares: Shalimar Bus to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,200; Dir coaches to Dir at Rs 1,800; the last local ride is paid on board.

Is there a direct bus from Hafizabad to Chitral?

No. Change at Rawalpindi and Dir.

How long does Hafizabad to Chitral take?

Just under 17 hours, including the waits between rides.

How long is the Dir to Chitral ride?

About three and a half hours.

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 Chitral bus tickets for your date

Book your coach to Rawalpindi and pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card; the local rides are paid on board.

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