Islamabad to Kotli Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing

Kotli sits beyond Mirpur at the top of the Poonch hill road, and plenty of the coaches that leave Islamabad for Azad Kashmir stop at Mirpur instead of carrying on up the hill. Check that your ticket names Kotli, or you could end up an hour short with a second fare to pay.

Fares from Rs 800 one way, per seat

Fare from
Rs 800local coaster
Journey time
170 km via Mirpur
Operators
3plus local coasters
Busiest
Mornings5 to 9 am
Watch for
Mirpur busesnot all reach Kotli

Quick Fare Check: Islamabad to Kotli buses cost from about Rs 800 on a local coaster to Rs 1,700 for a Daewoo Express Luxury seat, with Crystal Lines at about Rs 1,000 and Skyways at Rs 1,250, for a trip of about three and a half hours.

Islamabad to Kotli bus fare by operator

Islamabad to Kotli bus fares come from the operators that work the Mirpur corridor, carried one stage further into the Poonch hills.

Islamabad to Kotli bus ticket prices by operator and class, cheapest first
Bus operatorClassRouteJourney timeTicket priceBooking
Local coastersCoasterFaizabad to Kotli via MirpurRs 800Tickets at the stand
Crystal LinesCoaster or coach ACPirwadhai to KotliRs 1,000Book now Crystal Lines Coaster or coach, Islamabad to Kotli
SkywaysLuxury ACRawalpindi and Islamabad to KotliRs 1,250Book now Skyways Luxury, Islamabad to Kotli
Daewoo ExpressLuxury ACFaizabad to KotliRs 1,700Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Islamabad to Kotli

Indicative one-way prices for one adult; confirm the fare and the final stop at booking. Some Mirpur services continue to Kotli only on certain departures.

Islamabad to Kotli route map

Islamabad to Kotli route map Map of the Islamabad to Kotli bus route through Islamabad, Gujar Khan, Dina, Mirpur, Kotli. 33°N 73°E 74°E Islamabad Dina Mirpur Kotli 25 km N
Cities plotted from their coordinates; the line shows the corridor, not every bend of the road. Coaches follow the GT Road to Dina, turn east to Mirpur and climb north to Kotli; some coasters use the shorter hill road through Kahuta and Holar instead.

Islamabad to Kotli fares

  1. Local coasterRs 800
  2. Crystal LinesRs 1,000
  3. Skyways LuxuryRs 1,250
  4. Daewoo Express LuxuryRs 1,700
One-way fares for one adult seat, cheapest first. The green bar is the lowest fare.

Islamabad to Kotli bus timings

Islamabad to Kotli bus timings are thinner than the Mirpur schedule, since only some Mirpur services continue up the hill.

  1. Early morning

    5 to 9 am

    The strongest band, and the one to use if you want to arrive in daylight or connect onward.

  2. Midday

    10 am to 3 pm

    Fewer through departures than to Mirpur, though coasters keep leaving as they fill.

  3. Evening

    4 to 8 pm

    The last practical window for the hill section in comfort.

  4. Summer and Eid

    Book ahead

    Overseas family traffic through Mirpur fills this road from June to September and around Eid.

Islamabad to Kotli bus online booking

Islamabad to Kotli bus online booking takes a few minutes: pick an operator that names Kotli as its destination, choose a seat and pay.

  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 Islamabad to Kotli?

The best bus service from Islamabad to Kotli is one that terminates in Kotli; on the hill road, the vehicle matters as much as the fare.

  • Crystal Lines

    Best value

    About Rs 1,000; ask whether you are booking the coach or the coaster.

    From Rs 1,000

  • Skyways

    Most departures

    About Rs 1,250, from both Rawalpindi and Islamabad.

    From Rs 1,250

  • Daewoo Express

    Names Kotli

    About Rs 1,700, with a full luggage hold and Kotli as its stated destination.

    From Rs 1,700

Our pick

Crystal Lines at about Rs 1,000 is the sensible middle, provided you confirm you are getting the coach rather than the coaster. Pay Daewoo Express money only if you have luggage or must be sure of reaching Kotli itself.

Before you book a Islamabad to Kotli bus

Before you book an Islamabad to Kotli bus, three things are worth knowing.

  • Kotli or Mirpur?

    Several services on this road are Mirpur buses that go on to Kotli only on some departures. Confirm the final stop before you pay.

  • Faizabad or Pirwadhai

    Daewoo Express and the coasters leave from around Faizabad; Crystal Lines and Skyways use Pirwadhai.

  • No train

    Azad Kashmir has no passenger railway, so the bus is the only scheduled option.

Islamabad to Kotli bus FAQs

What is the Islamabad to Kotli bus ticket price?

From about Rs 800 on local coasters to Rs 1,700 for Daewoo Express Luxury, with Crystal Lines around Rs 1,000 and Skyways around Rs 1,250.

How long does the Islamabad to Kotli bus take?

Three and a quarter to four hours for about 170 km; the last stretch beyond Mirpur is hill road.

Do all buses go all the way to Kotli?

No. Some Mirpur buses continue to Kotli only on certain departures, so confirm the final stop at the counter.

Which is the best bus service from Islamabad to Kotli?

Crystal Lines for value if you get the coach, Skyways for departure choice, and Daewoo Express for luggage or certainty about the destination.

Can I continue to Rawalakot or Sehnsa?

Yes. Sehnsa, Khuiratta, Fatehpur Thakiala and Nikial run from the Kotli stand on local transport; for Rawalakot, the direct service from the twin cities is usually the better booking.

Book Islamabad to Kotli bus tickets for your date

Book Crystal Lines, Skyways or Daewoo Express to Kotli, then pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card.

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