Lahore to Chilas Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Timing
The Lahore to Chilas bus ticket price comes to about Rs 4,400 for two tickets, an FMBT Express seat to Islamabad at Rs 1,800 and a NATCO coach from Rawalpindi to Chilas at Rs 2,600. No through fare to Chilas appears in the lists we checked, and the trip takes about 14 hours on the road plus the wait in the twin cities.
Two tickets from Rs 4,400 one way, per seat
Quick Fare Check: Lahore to Chilas costs about Rs 4,400 with FMBT Express to Islamabad and NATCO on to Chilas, Rs 4,760 if the first leg is Faisal Movers Executive, or Rs 5,260 with Daewoo Express Luxury.
Lahore to Chilas bus fare by operator
Lahore to Chilas has no through fare in the lists we checked, so the fares below are totals for two tickets: a Lahore coach to the twin cities, then NATCO from Rawalpindi up the Karakoram Highway.
| Bus operator | Class | Route | Journey time | Ticket price | Booking |
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| FMBT Express | Standard AC | To Islamabad, then NATCO | Rs 4,400 | Book now FMBT Express Standard, Lahore to Chilas | |
| Faisal Movers | Executive AC | To Islamabad, then NATCO | Rs 4,760 | Book now Faisal Movers Executive, Lahore to Chilas | |
| Daewoo Express | Luxury AC | To Islamabad, then NATCO | Rs 5,260 | Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Lahore to Chilas |
Totals for two one-way tickets for one adult: Lahore to Islamabad plus NATCO Rawalpindi to Chilas at Rs 2,600. NATCO also lists a Rs 3,600 fare on the same run, for its better coach. Journey times leave out the wait between coaches.
Lahore to Chilas route map
- Karakoram Highway, all year
- Babusar Pass road, summer only
How the two tickets add up
- NATCO Rawalpindi to ChilasRs 2,600
- FMBT Express + NATCORs 4,400
- Faisal Movers + NATCORs 4,760
- Daewoo Express + NATCORs 5,260
Lahore to Chilas bus timings
Lahore to Chilas bus timings are set by the NATCO departure from Rawalpindi at 5 pm and 7 pm, so the Lahore leg should leave in the morning.
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Morning from Lahore
Arrive by early afternoon
The twin cities are about four hours away, leaving time to reach the NATCO boarding point.
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Onward to Chilas
5 pm and 7 pm
About 9h 30m on the summer road, so the coach reaches Chilas in the early hours.
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Summer road
Roughly June–October
While the Babusar Pass is open, the shorter road through Naran can be used.
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Winter road
Roughly November–May
With Babusar closed, coaches take the full Karakoram Highway via Besham, which takes longer.
Lahore to Chilas bus online booking
Lahore to Chilas bus online booking is two bookings: the NATCO seat out of Rawalpindi, then a Lahore coach timed to reach it.
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Book the onward seat first
The Rawalpindi to Chilas coach runs twice a day, so secure that seat before anything else. Book it here or at a NATCO counter.
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Then book Lahore to the twin cities
Pick a morning FMBT Express, Faisal Movers or Daewoo Express coach that arrives well before the NATCO departure.
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Pay and board
Pay by JazzCash, Easypaisa or card, keep both e-tickets and carry your CNIC for the Karakoram Highway checkpoints.
Which is the best bus service from Lahore to Chilas?
The best way from Lahore to Chilas is a morning coach to the twin cities and the NATCO service north, since it is the operator that prices Chilas directly.
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NATCO
Sells Chilas tickets
Rawalpindi to Chilas at Rs 2,600, twice a day, and the only operator in our directory that prices Chilas directly.
From Rs 2,600
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FMBT Express
Cheapest first leg
Lahore to Islamabad at Rs 1,800, which keeps the two-ticket total to about Rs 4,400.
Total from Rs 4,400
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Daewoo Express
Frequent departures
Lahore to Islamabad at Rs 2,660 on Luxury coaches through the day, handy if your morning plans shift.
Total from Rs 5,260
Our pick
Book NATCO from Rawalpindi first, then an FMBT Express morning coach from Lahore, for a total of about Rs 4,400. If you would rather ride straight through, Faisal Movers runs a Lahore to Gilgit coach that passes Chilas; ask for a Chilas ticket when you book, as only its Rs 6,900 Gilgit fare is published.
Before you book a Lahore to Chilas bus
Before you book a Lahore to Chilas trip, three things are worth knowing.
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Early-hours arrival
The evening NATCO coach reaches Chilas in the early morning. Arrange where you will wait or stay before you travel.
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Carry your CNIC
There are police checkpoints along the Karakoram Highway, and passengers are asked for ID.
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The season changes the road
The Babusar road through Naran opens roughly June to October. Outside it, coaches take the longer Karakoram Highway via Besham.
Lahore to Chilas bus FAQs
What is the Lahore to Chilas bus fare?
About Rs 4,400 for two tickets: FMBT Express to Islamabad at Rs 1,800 and NATCO from Rawalpindi to Chilas at Rs 2,600.
Is there a direct bus from Lahore to Chilas?
No through fare is published. Faisal Movers runs Lahore to Gilgit through Chilas, so ask about a Chilas ticket when you book.
How long does the bus take from Lahore to Chilas?
About 14 hours on the road: about four to Islamabad and about 9h 30m from Rawalpindi on the summer road, plus the wait between coaches.
When does the onward coach leave Rawalpindi for Chilas?
At 5 pm and 7 pm, according to its published listing. Check the time for your date when you book.
Do I need ID on the way?
Yes. Carry your CNIC for the checkpoints on the Karakoram Highway.
Book Lahore to Chilas bus tickets for your date
Book the NATCO seat to Chilas, then the Lahore coach, paying with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card.
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