Lahore to Timergara Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Timing
The Lahore to Timergara bus ticket price starts at about Rs 3,500 with Faisal Movers Business and reaches Rs 4,300 for Daewoo Express Luxury. Two operators run direct over the 510 km road in about eight and a half hours, both air-conditioned, and the far busier Swat road is the fallback when neither departure suits.
AC coach from Rs 3,500 one way, per seat
Quick Fare Check: Lahore to Timergara AC bus tickets cost about Rs 3,500 with Faisal Movers Business and Rs 4,300 with Daewoo Express Luxury, for roughly eight and a half hours on the road. If neither departure suits, ride a coach on the Lahore to Swat road as far as Chakdara and finish by local transport.
Lahore to Timergara bus fare by operator
Only two operators sell a through ticket from Lahore to Timergara, which is thin next to the Swat towns. Timergara sits up the Dir branch, off the main valley road that most northbound coaches follow.
| Bus operator | Class | Route | Journey time | Ticket price | Booking |
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| Faisal Movers | Business AC | Via Chakdara | Rs 3,500 | Book now Faisal Movers Business, Lahore to Timergara | |
| Daewoo Express | Luxury AC | Via Chakdara | Rs 4,300 | Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Lahore to Timergara |
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 Timergara bus timings
Lahore to Timergara bus timings are thin: each operator runs only a few departures a day, so confirm the time for your date when you book rather than turning up at the terminal.
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Direct coaches
A few a day
Daewoo Express and Faisal Movers each run a small number of daily departures. Check the time on the seat map before planning around it.
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Arrive in daylight
Before dusk
Local transport around the Panjkora valley winds down in the evening, so a daylight arrival leaves room for the last few kilometres.
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Via the Swat road
Through the day
Swat-bound coaches leave Lahore far more often. Take one to Chakdara and continue west by local transport while it is still light.
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Winter
December–February
The road to Timergara stays open, but short days and cold rain slow the final leg. Allow extra time and avoid a late arrival.
Lahore to Timergara bus online booking
Lahore to Timergara bus online booking takes a couple of minutes, and the spelling matters here: some listings show the town as Timargara or Timargarha, so an empty search under one name is not the final answer.
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Compare and choose
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 Timergara?
The best bus service from Lahore to Timergara comes down to price against terminal, since only two operators run it and both take about the same time.
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Faisal Movers
Lowest direct fare
Business class at about Rs 3,500, air-conditioned, with a 30 kg luggage allowance that suits the family travel this route carries.
From Rs 3,500
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Daewoo Express
Terminal and timekeeping
Luxury at about Rs 4,300 from the Thokar Niaz Baig terminal. The extra money buys Daewoo’s terminal and punctuality, not a faster run.
From Rs 4,300
Our pick
Book Faisal Movers at about Rs 3,500 unless the Daewoo Express departure fits your day better. Both take around eight and a half hours, so the Rs 800 gap buys no speed. If neither leaves when you need, take the Swat road to Chakdara and finish by local transport in daylight.
Before you book a Lahore to Timergara bus
Before you book a Lahore to Timergara bus, three things catch people out on this route, and all of them are easy to settle before you pay.
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Three spellings, one town
Timergara, Timargara and Timargarha all appear on booking screens. An empty search under one of them does not mean there is no coach, so try the others.
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Lower Dir, not Dir town
Timergara is the Lower Dir headquarters. Dir town is further up the valley towards the Lowari Tunnel and needs its own ticket.
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Chakdara is the junction
The Swat and Dir roads split at Chakdara. It is the place to change if you ride a Swat-bound coach, and the name to give at the counter.
Lahore to Timergara bus FAQs
What is the Lahore to Timergara bus ticket price?
About Rs 3,500 with Faisal Movers Business and Rs 4,300 with Daewoo Express Luxury, one way per seat. Both coaches are air-conditioned.
Which is the cheapest bus from Lahore to Timergara?
Faisal Movers Business at around Rs 3,500 is the lower of the two direct fares. A Swat-bound coach to Chakdara plus a local leg west can cost less, at the price of a change.
How long does the bus take from Lahore to Timergara?
About eight and a half hours for roughly 510 km, with the coach leaving the motorway network at Chakdara for the Dir road.
Where does the bus leave from in Lahore?
Daewoo Express boards at its Thokar Niaz Baig terminal. Faisal Movers runs more than one Lahore terminal, including Abdullah Terminal on Band Road, so check the boarding point printed on your ticket.
Is Timergara the same as Dir?
No. Timergara is the headquarters of Lower Dir. Dir town is in Upper Dir, further north towards the Lowari Tunnel, and is booked separately.
Can I continue to Chitral from Timergara?
Yes. The road runs on through Dir and the Lowari Tunnel into Chitral. The Lahore to Chitral page covers the through options, and the onward leg is best done in daylight.
Compare Lahore to Timergara bus tickets for your date
See live seats and fares from both direct operators, then pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card.
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