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

Hafizabad passengers need one change at Rawalpindi for Skardu, the capital of Baltistan: a Rs 1,700 coach fare to Rawalpindi, followed by a Rs 5,121 NATCO ticket on to Skardu. Plan on about 29 and a quarter hours.

Two coaches from Rs 6,321 via Rawalpindi, per seat

Cheapest total
Rs 6,321via Rawalpindi
Journey time
with the change
Distance
About 1,060 kmvia Rawalpindi
Change at
Rawalpindicoach to coach
Second leg
Rs 5,121Rawalpindi to Skardu

Quick Fare Check: Hafizabad to Skardu costs from about Rs 6,321 in fares: Shalimar Bus to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,200; NATCO to Skardu at Rs 5,121. Allow about 29 and a quarter hours.

Hafizabad to Skardu bus fare by operator

Hafizabad to Skardu bus fares add up across two rides, since nothing runs straight through.

Hafizabad to Skardu 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 Skardu
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 Skardu
K2 MoversLuxuryLeg 2: Pirwadhai to Skardu, 6 pm; book by phoneRs 5,200Book now K2 Movers Luxury, Hafizabad to Skardu
Mashabrum ToursLuxuryLeg 2: Pirwadhai to Skardu, eveningRs 5,500Book now Mashabrum Tours Luxury, Hafizabad to Skardu

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. Every Rawalpindi to Skardu option is on the Rawalpindi to Skardu page.

Hafizabad to Skardu route map

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

Totals to Skardu

  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, cheapest first.

Hafizabad to Skardu bus timings

For Hafizabad to Skardu, 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. Snow and landslides

    Check first

    Mountain roads can close after snow or landslides; check the road before you leave the twin cities.

Hafizabad to Skardu bus online booking

Hafizabad to Skardu 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 Skardu?

The best way from Hafizabad to Skardu is an early start, so that every change happens in daylight.

  • 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 you book a Hafizabad to Skardu bus

Three things help on the Hafizabad to Skardu trip.

Hafizabad to Skardu bus FAQs

What is the Hafizabad to Skardu 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.

Is there a direct bus from Hafizabad to Skardu?

No. Change at Rawalpindi.

How long does Hafizabad to Skardu take?

About 29 and a quarter hours, including the waits between rides.

Which buses run from Rawalpindi to Skardu?

K2 Movers, Mashabrum Tours and NATCO run the Rawalpindi to Skardu 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 Skardu 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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