Lahore to Kotli Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Timing

The Lahore to Kotli bus ticket price starts at about Rs 1,300 with Niazi Express and reaches Rs 2,600 for Faisal Movers Business. Three operators cover the 280 km run through Dina and Mirpur in five and a half to six hours, and every coach is air-conditioned.

AC coach from Rs 1,300 one way, per seat

Fare range
Rs 1,300–2,600all air-conditioned
Journey time
–via Mirpur
Distance
About 280 kmvia Dina and Mirpur
Bus operators
3direct from Lahore
Luggage
30 kgincluded in Business

Quick Fare Check: Lahore to Kotli AC bus tickets cost about Rs 1,300 with Niazi Express economy, Rs 1,900 with Bilal Travels executive and Rs 2,600 with Faisal Movers Business. With heavy luggage, compare the total including excess baggage charges rather than the fare alone.

Lahore to Kotli bus fare by operator

Lahore to Kotli fares cover a wide spread for a short route, and the gap is about luggage and seat class rather than speed: all three coaches arrive within half an hour of each other.

Lahore to Kotli bus ticket prices by operator and class, cheapest first
Bus operatorClassRouteJourney timeTicket priceBooking
Niazi ExpressEconomy ACVia MirpurRs 1,300Book now Niazi Express Economy, Lahore to Kotli
Bilal TravelsExecutive ACVia MirpurRs 1,900Book now Bilal Travels Executive, Lahore to Kotli
Faisal MoversBusiness ACVia MirpurRs 2,600Book now Faisal Movers Business, Lahore to Kotli

Indicative one-way prices for one adult seat. The live fare for your date confirms at checkout and can rise on Fridays, Sundays and around Eid.

Lahore to Kotli bus timings

Lahore to Kotli bus timings are regular, helped by the busy Mirpur corridor that every coach runs through.

  1. Morning

    From about 6 am

    Arrive around midday with plenty of time for local transport beyond Kotli towards Palandri.

  2. Through the day

    Regular

    Three operators plus the Mirpur services, so a missed coach rarely means a long wait.

  3. Summer and Eid

    Book ahead

    Visiting families fill coaches in both directions. Book the return at the same time as the outbound.

  4. Winter

    Open all year

    Kotli is low enough that snow does not close the road, unlike the higher Kashmir districts.

Lahore to Kotli bus online booking

Lahore to Kotli bus online booking takes a couple of minutes, and if you are carrying suitcases, check each operator’s luggage allowance before you pay.

  1. Compare and choose

    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 Lahore to Kotli?

The best bus service from Lahore to Kotli depends on your luggage more than your seat, because the journey is short and the coaches arrive close together.

  • Niazi Express

    Lowest fare

    Air-conditioned economy at about Rs 1,300, around half an hour behind the quickest coach.

    From Rs 1,300

  • Bilal Travels

    Better seat

    Executive at about Rs 1,900 on the GT Road routing its network is built around, for Rs 600 more than economy.

    From Rs 1,900

  • Faisal Movers

    Best with luggage

    Business at about Rs 2,600 with 30 kg included, which can total less than a cheaper fare plus excess charges.

    From Rs 2,600

Our pick

Travelling light, take Niazi Express at about Rs 1,300. With two suitcases or more, Faisal Movers at Rs 2,600 with 30 kg included is often the cheaper total. Bilal Travels at Rs 1,900 sits between the two if you want a better seat without paying for the allowance.

Before you book a Lahore to Kotli bus

Before you book a Lahore to Kotli bus, three things are worth settling first.

  • Luggage decides the fare

    Much of this corridor’s traffic is overseas families carrying heavy bags. Add excess charges to the cheaper fares before comparing them with the 30 kg on Faisal Movers.

  • Mirpur is the gateway

    Every coach passes through Mirpur, which has more departures. If the Kotli timetable is awkward, book to Mirpur and continue by local transport.

  • Palandri lies beyond

    The road continues from Kotli towards Palandri and Rawalakot. Kotli is the largest town on that stretch and the best place to change.

Lahore to Kotli bus FAQs

What is the Lahore to Kotli bus ticket price?

About Rs 1,300 with Niazi Express economy, Rs 1,900 with Bilal Travels executive and Rs 2,600 with Faisal Movers Business. All three coaches are air-conditioned.

Which is the cheapest bus from Lahore to Kotli?

Niazi Express at around Rs 1,300, about half an hour slower than the quickest coach.

How long does the bus take from Lahore to Kotli?

Five and a half to six hours for about 280 km, along the GT Road to Dina and then through Mirpur.

Which operator is best with heavy luggage?

Faisal Movers, which includes 30 kg. Other fares mostly charge excess by the piece, which can reverse the price comparison.

Can I connect through Mirpur?

Yes. Every coach passes through it, and local transport on to Kotli runs through the day.

When is the route busiest?

Summer and around both Eids, when visiting families fill both directions. Book the return at the same time as the outbound.

Compare Lahore to Kotli bus tickets for your date

See live seats and fares from all 3 operators on this route, then pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card.

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