Jhang to Gilgit Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing

The overnight Karakoram Highway coaches to Gilgit leave the twin cities in the afternoon and evening, so from Jhang the plan is the 6 am Shalimar Express north and a NATCO, Mashabrum Tours or K2 Movers seat on. The 985 km take about 22 and a half hours.

Two coaches from Rs 5,460 via Rawalpindi, per seat

Two coaches
Rs 5,460via Rawalpindi
Journey time
with the change
Distance
About 985 kmvia Rawalpindi
Change at
Rawalpindithe twin cities
Second leg
Rs 3,760 to Rs 4,500Rawalpindi to Gilgit

Quick Fare Check: Jhang to Gilgit costs from about Rs 5,460 for two coaches: Shalimar Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,700 and NATCO on to Gilgit at Rs 3,760; allow about 22 and a half hours.

Jhang to Gilgit bus fare by operator

No coach runs straight from Jhang to Gilgit, so the fare is the Rawalpindi leg plus the Gilgit leg.

Jhang to Gilgit bus ticket prices by operator and class, cheapest first
Bus operatorClassRouteJourney timeTicket priceBooking
Shalimar ExpressStandardLeg 1: to Rawalpindi, 6 amRs 1,700Book now Shalimar Express Standard, Jhang to Gilgit
Daewoo ExpressLuxury ACLeg 1: to Rawalpindi, 10 am, noon, 2:30, 5 or 11 pmRs 2,360Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Jhang to Gilgit
NATCOLuxury ACLeg 2: Rawalpindi to Gilgit, evening, from its own terminalRs 3,760Book now NATCO Luxury, Jhang to Gilgit
Mashabrum ToursLuxuryLeg 2: Pirwadhai to Gilgit, about 9 pmRs 4,000Book now Mashabrum Tours Luxury, Jhang to Gilgit
K2 MoversLuxuryLeg 2: Pirwadhai to Gilgit, 5 pmRs 4,500Book now K2 Movers Luxury, Jhang to Gilgit

Indicative one-way prices for one adult seat on each leg; the live fare confirms at checkout. Every Rawalpindi to Gilgit operator is on the Rawalpindi to Gilgit page.

Jhang to Gilgit route map

Jhang to Gilgit route map Map of the Jhang to Gilgit bus route through Jhang, Faisalabad, Kallar Kahar, Rawalpindi, Abbottabad, Besham, Chilas, Gilgit. 32°N 34°N 72°E 74°E 76°E Jhang Rawalpindi Besham Chilas Gilgit 100 km N
Cities plotted from their coordinates; the line shows the corridor, not every bend of the road. Coaches run north-east by Faisalabad and the M-4 and M-2 to the twin cities, then on to Gilgit.

Coach totals to Gilgit

  1. Shalimar Express plus NATCORs 5,460
  2. Shalimar Express plus Mashabrum ToursRs 5,700
  3. Shalimar Express plus K2 MoversRs 6,200
  4. Daewoo Express plus K2 MoversRs 6,860
Both coach tickets added together for one adult, one way.

Jhang to Gilgit bus timings

Jhang to Gilgit bus timings come down to reaching Rawalpindi before the Gilgit departures.

  1. To the twin cities

    6 am to 11 pm

    Shalimar Express leaves at 6 am and Daewoo Express at 10 am, noon, 2:30, 5 and 11 pm; about five hours by the motorways.

  2. Rawalpindi to Gilgit

    5 to 9 pm

    K2 Movers at 5 pm, NATCO in the evening from its own terminal and Mashabrum Tours at about 9 pm; 16 to 18 hours.

  3. The change

    Allow an hour

    Coaches for the north leave from Pirwadhai and Faizabad, so allow 30 to 45 minutes across Rawalpindi from where the Jhang coaches set down.

  4. Winter

    Check the road

    Snow and landslides can close the mountain roads between December and March, so check before you set off.

Jhang to Gilgit bus online booking

Jhang to Gilgit bus online booking works leg by leg: reserve the Rawalpindi coach first, then the Gilgit seat that suits its arrival.

  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 Jhang to Gilgit?

The best way from Jhang to Gilgit is an early coach to Rawalpindi and the Gilgit coach the same day.

  • NATCO

    Lowest Gilgit fare

    About Rs 3,760 from Rawalpindi.

    From Rs 3,760

  • K2 Movers

    More comfort

    About Rs 4,500 in Luxury from Rawalpindi.

    From Rs 4,500

  • Shalimar Express

    Cheapest first leg

    About Rs 1,700 to Rawalpindi, at 6 am.

    From Rs 1,700

  • Daewoo Express

    Most departures

    About Rs 2,360 to Rawalpindi, at 10 am, noon, 2:30, 5 or 11 pm.

    From Rs 2,360

Our pick

Take Shalimar Express to Rawalpindi and NATCO on to Gilgit, for about Rs 5,460 in all.

Before you book a Jhang to Gilgit bus

Three things help on the Jhang to Gilgit trip.

Jhang to Gilgit bus FAQs

What is the Jhang to Gilgit bus fare?

From about Rs 5,460 for two coaches: Shalimar Express to Rawalpindi and NATCO on to Gilgit.

Is there a direct bus from Jhang to Gilgit?

No. Change at Rawalpindi for the Gilgit coach.

How long does Jhang to Gilgit take?

About 22 and a half hours, including about four and a half hours to Rawalpindi and the wait between coaches.

Which buses run from Rawalpindi to Gilgit?

NATCO, Mashabrum Tours and K2 Movers run the Rawalpindi to Gilgit leg.

Which twin cities coach is cheapest to Gilgit?

NATCO at about Rs 3,760.

Book Jhang to Gilgit bus tickets for your date

Book your coach to Rawalpindi and the Gilgit leg, then pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card.

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