Jhang to Rawalakot Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
Banjosa lake and the Poonch hills are the draw at Rawalakot, a two-coach trip of about 515 km from Jhang: north to the twin cities, then east over the Kohala bridge by coaster or Muzaffarabad Express. Allow about ten hours.
Two coaches from Rs 2,600 via Rawalpindi, per seat
Quick Fare Check: Jhang to Rawalakot costs from about Rs 2,600 for two coaches: Shalimar Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,700 and local coasters on to Rawalakot at Rs 900; allow about ten hours.
Jhang to Rawalakot bus fare by operator
No coach runs straight from Jhang to Rawalakot, so the fare is the Rawalpindi leg plus the Rawalakot leg.
| 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 Rawalakot | |
| 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 Rawalakot | |
| Local coasters | Coaster | Leg 2: Rawalpindi to Rawalakot | Rs 900 | Tickets at the stand | |
| Muzaffarabad Express | Luxury AC | Leg 2: Rawalpindi to Rawalakot | Rs 1,300 | Book now Muzaffarabad Express Luxury, Jhang to Rawalakot |
Indicative one-way prices for one adult seat on each leg; the live fare confirms at checkout.
Jhang to Rawalakot route map
Coach totals to Rawalakot
- Shalimar Express plus local coastersRs 2,600
- Shalimar Express plus Muzaffarabad ExpressRs 3,000
- Daewoo Express plus Muzaffarabad ExpressRs 3,660
Jhang to Rawalakot bus timings
Jhang to Rawalakot bus timings are set by the Rawalpindi departures, so plan the first coach around them.
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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 Rawalakot
Through the day
Coasters and Muzaffarabad Express run through the day; about four 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 Rawalakot bus online booking
Jhang to Rawalakot bus online booking covers the Rawalpindi coach and the Rawalakot 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 Rawalakot?
The best way from Jhang to Rawalakot is an early coach to Rawalpindi and the Rawalakot coach the same day.
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Muzaffarabad Express
Lowest Rawalakot fare
About Rs 1,300 from Rawalpindi.
From Rs 1,300
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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 local coasters on to Rawalakot, for about Rs 2,600 in all.
Before you book a Jhang to Rawalakot bus
Before you book a Jhang to Rawalakot bus, check these three things.
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Banjosa
The forest lake at Banjosa is a short drive from town.
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Bagh
See Jhang to Bagh.
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From Lahore
See Lahore to Rawalakot.
Jhang to Rawalakot bus FAQs
What is the Jhang to Rawalakot bus fare?
From about Rs 2,600 for two coaches: Shalimar Express to Rawalpindi and local coasters on to Rawalakot.
Is there a direct bus from Jhang to Rawalakot?
No. Change at Rawalpindi for the Rawalakot coach.
How long does Jhang to Rawalakot take?
About ten hours, including about four and a half hours to Rawalpindi and the wait between coaches.
Which buses run from Rawalpindi to Rawalakot?
Local coasters and Muzaffarabad Express run the Rawalpindi to Rawalakot leg.
How much is the Rawalpindi to Rawalakot coaster?
About Rs 900.
Book Jhang to Rawalakot bus tickets for your date
Book your coach to Rawalpindi and the Rawalakot leg, then pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card.
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