Lahore to Mastuj Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing

Mastuj, in Upper Chitral where the Yarkhun and Laspur valleys meet on the road to the Shandur pass, is about 843 km from Lahore. The trip is a coach to Rawalpindi, a Hindukush Express coach to Chitral and a jeep or van north.

To Rawalpindi Rs 1,300 then the onward coach

To Rawalpindi
Rs 1,300first leg
Journey time
with two changes
Distance
About 843 kmvia Rawalpindi
Change at
Rawalpindi, Chitralthen local transport
Second leg
At bookingRawalpindi to Chitral

Quick Fare Check: Lahore to Mastuj starts with NATCO to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,300; the onward fare to Chitral is confirmed at booking, then a jeep or van to Mastuj. Allow about 23 hours in all.

Lahore to Mastuj bus fare by operator

Lahore to Mastuj bus fares add up three tickets: the run up the M-2 to Rawalpindi and the Rawalpindi to Chitral coach, then a jeep or van to Mastuj.

Lahore to Mastuj bus ticket prices by operator and class, cheapest first
Bus operatorClassRouteJourney timeTicket priceBooking
NATCOCoachLeg 1: to Rawalpindi, 11 amRs 1,300Book now NATCO Coach, Lahore to Mastuj
Bilal TravelsCoach ACLeg 1: to Rawalpindi, 1, 6 or 8 am or 4:30 pmRs 1,530Book now Bilal Travels Coach, Lahore to Mastuj
SkywaysCoach ACLeg 1: to Rawalpindi, 4:30 am, 8 am or 2 pmRs 1,670Book now Skyways Coach, Lahore to Mastuj
Road MasterCoach ACLeg 1: to Rawalpindi, 6 am, 9 am, 1:30, 2:30 or 8 pmRs 2,474Book now Road Master Coach, Lahore to Mastuj
Daewoo ExpressLuxury ACLeg 1: to Rawalpindi, 12:30, 4:30, 6:30 or 10:30 am, noon or 3 pmRs 2,740Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Lahore to Mastuj
Hindukush ExpressCoachLeg 2: Pirwadhai to Chitral, from 7 amAt bookingBook now Hindukush Express Coach, Lahore to Mastuj
Jeeps and vansJeep or vanLeg 3: Chitral to Mastuj, through the dayPaid on boardTickets at the stand

Indicative one-way prices for one adult seat on each leg; the live fare confirms at checkout.

Lahore to Mastuj route map

Lahore to Mastuj route map Map of the Lahore to Mastuj bus route through Lahore, Pindi Bhattian, Kallar Kahar, Rawalpindi, Chitral, Mastuj. 32°N 34°N 36°N 70°E 72°E 74°E 76°E Lahore Rawalpindi Chitral Mastuj 100 km N
Cities plotted from their coordinates; the line shows the corridor, not every bend of the road. Lahore coaches run up the M-2 to Rawalpindi, then on to Chitral and Mastuj.

Fares to Rawalpindi

  1. NATCORs 1,300
  2. Bilal TravelsRs 1,530
  3. SkywaysRs 1,670
  4. Road MasterRs 2,474
  5. Daewoo ExpressRs 2,740
One-way fares for the first leg; the Chitral coach is confirmed at booking.

Lahore to Mastuj bus timings

Lahore to Mastuj bus timings are set by the Rawalpindi departures, so plan the first coach around them.

  1. 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.

  2. Rawalpindi to Chitral

    7 am to 6 pm

    Hindukush Express runs from Pirwadhai between 7 am and 6 pm through Dir and the Lowari tunnel; 12 to 14 hours.

  3. 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.

  4. Winter

    Check the road

    Snow and landslides can close the mountain roads between December and March, so check before you set off.

Lahore to Mastuj bus online booking

Book both legs of the Lahore to Mastuj trip together, so the Rawalpindi coach arrives in good time for the Chitral departure.

  1. Choose your coach

    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 Mastuj?

The best way from Lahore to Mastuj is an early coach to Rawalpindi and the Chitral coach the same day.

  • Hindukush Express

    Runs to Chitral

    Runs from Rawalpindi; the fare is quoted at booking.

    Fare at booking

  • NATCO

    Cheapest first leg

    About Rs 1,300 to Rawalpindi, at 11 am.

    From Rs 1,300

  • 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 book the Chitral coach that suits its arrival.

Before you book a Lahore to Mastuj bus

Three things help on the Lahore to Mastuj trip.

  • Shandur road

    The Laspur valley road from Mastuj climbs to the Shandur pass in summer.

  • Lowari tunnel

    The Chitral coaches use the Lowari tunnel, open all year.

  • Chitral

    See Lahore to Chitral for the change.

Lahore to Mastuj bus FAQs

What is the Lahore to Mastuj bus fare?

About Rs 1,300 with NATCO to Rawalpindi, plus the Chitral fare, confirmed at booking.

Is there a direct bus from Lahore to Mastuj?

No. Change at Rawalpindi and again at Chitral for the Chitral coach.

How long does Lahore to Mastuj take?

About 23 hours, including about four and a half hours to Rawalpindi and the wait between coaches.

Which buses run from Rawalpindi to Chitral?

Hindukush Express runs the Rawalpindi to Chitral leg.

How far is Mastuj from Chitral?

About 110 km, about four hours by jeep or van.

Book Lahore to Mastuj bus tickets for your date

Book your coach to Rawalpindi and the Chitral leg, then pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card.

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