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

Hafizabad to Khaplu has no through coach; the usual plan is Shalimar Bus to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,200, NATCO on to Skardu at Rs 5,121 and finally a van for the last two and a half hours, roughly 32 and a quarter hours for 1,150 km. Khaplu is the Ghanche valley town beyond Skardu.

Fares from Rs 6,321 via Rawalpindi and Skardu, per seat

Cheapest total
Rs 6,321via Rawalpindi and Skardu
Journey time
with the changes
Distance
About 1,150 kmvia Rawalpindi and Skardu
Change at
Rawalpindi, Skarduthen local transport
Second leg
Rs 5,121Rawalpindi to Skardu

Quick Fare Check: Hafizabad to Khaplu costs from about Rs 6,321 in fares, then a local ride paid on board: Shalimar Bus to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,200; NATCO to Skardu at Rs 5,121; local vans to Khaplu, paid on board. Allow about 32 and a quarter hours.

Hafizabad to Khaplu bus fare by operator

No coach runs straight from Hafizabad to Khaplu, so the fare is the Rawalpindi leg plus the Skardu leg and a van to Khaplu.

Hafizabad to Khaplu 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 Khaplu
Hafizabad TransportCoachLeg 1: Hafizabad to Rawalpindi, 11:30 am, from the Lari AddaRs 1,700Tickets at the stand
NATCOCoachLeg 2: Rawalpindi to Skardu, 2 pmRs 5,121Book now NATCO Coach, Hafizabad to Khaplu
K2 MoversLuxuryLeg 2: Pirwadhai to Skardu, 6 pm; book by phoneRs 5,200Book now K2 Movers Luxury, Hafizabad to Khaplu
Mashabrum ToursLuxuryLeg 2: Pirwadhai to Skardu, eveningRs 5,500Book now Mashabrum Tours Luxury, Hafizabad to Khaplu
Local vansVanLeg 3: Skardu to Khaplu, through the dayPaid 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 Khaplu route map

Hafizabad to Khaplu route map Map of the Hafizabad to Khaplu bus route through Hafizabad, Gujranwala, Wazirabad, Gujrat, Kharian, Jhelum, Rawalpindi, Besham, Chilas, Jaglot, Skardu, Khaplu. 32°N 34°N 72°E 74°E 76°E Hafizabad Rawalpindi Skardu Khaplu 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 the Karakoram Highway and the Skardu road and on to Khaplu.

Totals to Khaplu

  1. Shalimar Bus plus NATCORs 6,321
  2. Shalimar Bus plus K2 MoversRs 6,400
  3. Shalimar Bus plus Mashabrum ToursRs 6,700
  4. Hafizabad Transport plus NATCORs 6,821
  5. Hafizabad Transport plus Mashabrum ToursRs 7,200
Coach fares added together for one adult, one way; the local fare is extra.

Hafizabad to Khaplu bus timings

For Hafizabad to Khaplu, time the first ride so you reach Rawalpindi with an hour in hand.

  1. To Rawalpindi

    3 pm

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

  2. Rawalpindi to Skardu

    Several a day

    From Rawalpindi: NATCO at 2 pm; K2 Movers at 6 pm; book by phone; Mashabrum Tours in the evening. The ride takes about 23 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. Skardu to Khaplu

    As they fill

    Local vans leave Skardu for Khaplu as they fill, from early morning until evening; the ride takes about two and a half hours.

Hafizabad to Khaplu bus online booking

Hafizabad to Khaplu bus online booking covers the Rawalpindi coach and the Skardu seat; book both for the same day, with at least an hour between them.

  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 Khaplu?

The best way from Hafizabad to Khaplu is an early start to Rawalpindi and the onward coach the same day.

  • Shalimar Bus

    Lowest Rawalpindi fare

    About Rs 1,200 to Rawalpindi.

    From Rs 1,200

  • NATCO

    Lowest Skardu fare

    About Rs 5,121 from Rawalpindi to Skardu.

    From Rs 5,121

  • K2 Movers

    Also runs

    About Rs 5,200 from Rawalpindi to Skardu.

    From Rs 5,200

Our pick

Take Shalimar Bus to Rawalpindi, then NATCO to Skardu, for about Rs 6,321 in all before the local ride.

Before you book a Hafizabad to Khaplu bus

Three things help on the Hafizabad to Khaplu trip.

Hafizabad to Khaplu bus FAQs

What is the Hafizabad to Khaplu bus fare?

From about Rs 6,321 in coach fares: Shalimar Bus to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,200; NATCO to Skardu at Rs 5,121; the last local ride is paid on board.

Is there a direct bus from Hafizabad to Khaplu?

No. Change at Rawalpindi and Skardu.

How long does Hafizabad to Khaplu take?

About 32 and a quarter hours, including the waits between rides.

How long is the Skardu to Khaplu ride?

About two 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 Khaplu 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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