Lahore to Kahuta Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
Kahuta, the hill town about 45 km east of Rawalpindi on the road towards Azad Pattan and Azad Kashmir, is about 418 km from Lahore. The trip is a coach up the M-2 to Rawalpindi and a wagon east.
To Rawalpindi Rs 1,300 then onward at the stand
Quick Fare Check: Lahore to Kahuta starts with NATCO to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,300; the onward fare to Kahuta is paid at the stand. Allow about six and a half hours in all.
Lahore to Kahuta bus fare by operator
Lahore to Kahuta bus fares are two tickets, since no coach runs through: a coach up the M-2 to Rawalpindi, then the Kahuta local coach from Rawalpindi.
| Bus operator | Class | Route | Journey time | Ticket price | Booking |
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| NATCO | Coach | Leg 1: to Rawalpindi, 11 am | Rs 1,300 | Book now NATCO Coach, Lahore to Kahuta | |
| Bilal Travels | Coach AC | Leg 1: to Rawalpindi, 1, 6 or 8 am or 4:30 pm | Rs 1,530 | Book now Bilal Travels Coach, Lahore to Kahuta | |
| Skyways | Coach AC | Leg 1: to Rawalpindi, 4:30 am, 8 am or 2 pm | Rs 1,670 | Book now Skyways Coach, Lahore to Kahuta | |
| Road Master | Coach AC | Leg 1: to Rawalpindi, 6 am, 9 am, 1:30, 2:30 or 8 pm | Rs 2,474 | Book now Road Master Coach, Lahore to Kahuta | |
| Daewoo Express | Luxury AC | Leg 1: to Rawalpindi, 12:30, 4:30, 6:30 or 10:30 am, noon or 3 pm | Rs 2,740 | Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Lahore to Kahuta | |
| Wagons and coasters | Wagon or coaster | Leg 2: Rawalpindi to Kahuta, through the day | Paid on board | Tickets at the stand |
Indicative one-way prices for one adult seat on each leg; the live fare confirms at checkout.
Lahore to Kahuta route map
Fares to Rawalpindi
- NATCORs 1,300
- Bilal TravelsRs 1,530
- SkywaysRs 1,670
- Road MasterRs 2,474
- Daewoo ExpressRs 2,740
Lahore to Kahuta bus timings
For Lahore to Kahuta, time the first coach so you reach Rawalpindi with an hour in hand before the Kahuta local coach.
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To Rawalpindi
12:30 am to 8 pm
Daewoo Express leaves Lahore at 12:30, 4:30, 6:30 and 10:30 am, noon and 3 pm, Bilal Travels at 1, 6 and 8 am and 4:30 pm, Skyways at 4:30 and 8 am and 2 pm and NATCO at 11 am; about four and a half hours up the M-2.
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Rawalpindi to Kahuta
Dawn to dusk
Wagons and coasters for Kahuta leave Pirwadhai as they fill; about an hour and a quarter.
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The change
Allow an hour
Daewoo Express arrives at its Peshawar Road terminal and the other coaches near Faizabad and Pirwadhai, where most northbound coaches and wagons leave, so allow 30 to 45 minutes across Rawalpindi.
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Fog and Eid
Plan ahead
Dense winter fog slows Punjab roads in December and January, and seats sell out before both Eids.
Lahore to Kahuta bus online booking
Lahore to Kahuta bus online booking works leg by leg: reserve the Rawalpindi coach first, then the Kahuta seat that suits its arrival.
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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 Lahore to Kahuta?
The best way from Lahore to Kahuta is an early coach to Rawalpindi and the Kahuta local coach the same day.
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NATCO
Cheapest first leg
About Rs 1,300 to Rawalpindi, at 11 am.
From Rs 1,300
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Daewoo Express
Most departures
About Rs 2,740 to Rawalpindi, at 12:30, 4:30, 6:30 or 10:30 am, noon or 3 pm.
From Rs 2,740
Our pick
Take NATCO to Rawalpindi for about Rs 1,300, then the first Kahuta local coach from the stand.
Before you book a Lahore to Kahuta bus
Before you set off from Lahore to Kahuta, three things are worth knowing.
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Azad Kashmir road
The road beyond Kahuta drops to the Jhelum at Azad Pattan, the crossing into Azad Kashmir.
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Kallar Syedan
See Lahore to Kallar Syedan for the town to the south.
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Rawalpindi
See Lahore to Rawalpindi for the coach times.
Lahore to Kahuta bus FAQs
What is the Lahore to Kahuta bus fare?
About Rs 1,300 with NATCO to Rawalpindi, plus the Kahuta fare, paid at the stand.
Is there a direct bus from Lahore to Kahuta?
No. Change at Rawalpindi for the Kahuta local coach.
How long does Lahore to Kahuta take?
About six and a half hours, including about four and a half hours to Rawalpindi and the wait between coaches.
Which buses run from Rawalpindi to Kahuta?
Wagons and coasters run the Rawalpindi to Kahuta leg.
How far is Kahuta from Rawalpindi?
Kahuta is about 45 km from Rawalpindi, about an hour and a quarter by wagon.
Book Lahore to Kahuta bus tickets for your date
Book your coach to Rawalpindi and the Kahuta leg, then pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card.
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