Hafizabad to Dir Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
All told, Hafizabad to Dir costs about Rs 3,000 in fares, just under 13 hours on the road: Shalimar Bus as far as Rawalpindi (Rs 1,200), then Dir coaches on to Dir at Rs 1,800. Dir is the Upper Dir town below the Lowari pass.
Two coaches from Rs 3,000 via Rawalpindi, per seat
Quick Fare Check: Hafizabad to Dir costs from about Rs 3,000 in fares: Shalimar Bus to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,200; Dir coaches to Dir at Rs 1,800. Allow just under 13 hours.
Hafizabad to Dir bus fare by operator
There is no through coach from Hafizabad to Dir; 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 Dir | |
| Hafizabad Transport | Coach | Leg 1: Hafizabad to Rawalpindi, 11:30 am, from the Lari Adda | Rs 1,700 | Tickets at the stand | |
| Dir coaches | Coach | Leg 2: Pirwadhai to Dir, morning | Rs 1,800 | Tickets 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 Dir route map
Totals to Dir
- Shalimar Bus plus Dir coachesRs 3,000
- Hafizabad Transport plus Dir coachesRs 3,500
Hafizabad to Dir bus timings
Hafizabad to Dir 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 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.
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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 Dir bus online booking
The Rawalpindi coach on the Hafizabad to Dir trip can be booked online; the local ride is paid on board.
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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 Dir?
The best way from Hafizabad to Dir 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
Our pick
Take Shalimar Bus to Rawalpindi, then Dir coaches to Dir, for about Rs 3,000 in all.
Before you book a Hafizabad to Dir bus
Before you book a Hafizabad to Dir bus, three things are worth knowing.
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Lowari
Dir is the last town before the Lowari tunnel on the way to Chitral.
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Rawalpindi first
The first leg has its own page: see Hafizabad to Rawalpindi.
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Chitral
See Hafizabad to Chitral.
Hafizabad to Dir bus FAQs
What is the Hafizabad to Dir 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.
Is there a direct bus from Hafizabad to Dir?
No. Change at Rawalpindi.
How long does Hafizabad to Dir take?
Just under 13 hours, including the waits between rides.
How long is the Rawalpindi to Dir ride?
About six 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 Dir bus tickets for your date
Book your coach to Rawalpindi and pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card; the local ride is paid on board.
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