Jhang to Neelum Valley Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
Jhang to the Neelum valley villages of Athmuqam and Keran is about 610 km: a twin cities coach, Muzaffarabad Express to Muzaffarabad, and a jeep or van up the river. Allow about 14 hours.
Fares from Rs 2,650 via Rawalpindi, per seat
Quick Fare Check: Jhang to Neelum Valley costs from about Rs 2,650 for two coaches and a local ride: Shalimar Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,700 and Muzaffarabad Express on to Muzaffarabad at Rs 950, then a jeep or van to Neelum Valley, paid locally; allow about 14 hours.
Jhang to Neelum Valley bus fare by operator
Jhang to Neelum Valley bus fares add up three tickets: the run north-east by Faisalabad and the M-4 and M-2 to the twin cities and the Rawalpindi to Muzaffarabad coach, then a jeep or van to Neelum Valley.
| Bus operator | Class | Route | Journey time | Ticket price | Booking |
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| Shalimar Express | Standard | Leg 1: to Rawalpindi, 6 am | Rs 1,700 | Book now Shalimar Express Standard, Jhang to Neelum Valley | |
| Daewoo Express | Luxury AC | Leg 1: to Rawalpindi, 10 am, noon, 2:30, 5 or 11 pm | Rs 2,360 | Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Jhang to Neelum Valley | |
| Muzaffarabad Express | Yutong | Leg 2: Rawalpindi to Muzaffarabad | Rs 950 | Book now Muzaffarabad Express Yutong, Jhang to Neelum Valley | |
| Muzaffarabad Express | Luxury AC | Leg 2: Rawalpindi to Muzaffarabad | Rs 1,200 | Book now Muzaffarabad Express Luxury, Jhang to Neelum Valley | |
| Muzaffarabad Express | Business AC | Leg 2: Rawalpindi to Muzaffarabad | Rs 1,600 | Book now Muzaffarabad Express Business, Jhang to Neelum Valley | |
| Jeeps and vans | Jeep or van | Leg 3: Muzaffarabad to Athmuqam and Keran | Paid on board | Tickets at the stand |
Indicative one-way prices for one adult seat on each leg; the live fare confirms at checkout.
Jhang to Neelum Valley route map
Totals to Neelum Valley
- Shalimar Express plus Muzaffarabad ExpressRs 2,650
- Daewoo Express plus Muzaffarabad ExpressRs 3,960
Jhang to Neelum Valley bus timings
Jhang to Neelum Valley bus timings come down to reaching Rawalpindi before the Muzaffarabad departures.
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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.
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Twin cities to Muzaffarabad
Through the day
Muzaffarabad Express runs through the day; jeeps and vans to Athmuqam take about three and a half hours.
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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.
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Winter
Check the road
Snow and landslides can close the mountain roads between December and March, so check before you set off.
Jhang to Neelum Valley bus online booking
Jhang to Neelum Valley bus online booking covers the Rawalpindi coach and the Muzaffarabad seat; book both for the same day, with at least an hour between them.
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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 Jhang to Neelum Valley?
The best way from Jhang to Neelum Valley is an early coach to Rawalpindi and the Muzaffarabad coach the same day.
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Muzaffarabad Express
Lowest Muzaffarabad fare
About Rs 950 from Rawalpindi.
From Rs 950
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Shalimar Express
Cheapest first leg
About Rs 1,700 to Rawalpindi, at 6 am.
From Rs 1,700
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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 Muzaffarabad Express on to Muzaffarabad, for about Rs 2,650 in all.
Before you book a Jhang to Neelum Valley bus
Before you set off from Jhang to Neelum Valley, three things are worth knowing.
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Keran
The village looks across the river into Indian-administered Kashmir.
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Sharda and Kel
The road continues up the valley to Sharda and Kel.
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Muzaffarabad
Jhang to Neelum Valley bus FAQs
What is the Jhang to Neelum Valley bus fare?
From about Rs 2,650 for two coaches and a local ride: Shalimar Express to Rawalpindi and Muzaffarabad Express on to Muzaffarabad.
Is there a direct bus from Jhang to Neelum Valley?
No. Change at Rawalpindi and again at Muzaffarabad for the Muzaffarabad coach.
How long does Jhang to Neelum Valley take?
About 14 hours, including about four and a half hours to Rawalpindi and the wait between coaches.
Which buses run from Rawalpindi to Muzaffarabad?
Muzaffarabad Express runs the Rawalpindi to Muzaffarabad leg.
How long is the Muzaffarabad to Athmuqam ride?
About three and a half hours by jeep or van.
Book Jhang to Neelum Valley bus tickets for your date
Book your coach to Rawalpindi and the Muzaffarabad leg, then pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card.
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