Mingora to Astore Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing

Travel from Mingora to Astore runs through Rawalpindi, a Rs 1,250 Faisal Movers ticket to Rawalpindi and a Rs 2,630 NATCO ticket on to Astore; the 900 km trip ends at the valley below Nanga Parbat’s Rupal face after about 16 hours.

Two coaches from Rs 3,750 via Rawalpindi, per seat

Cheapest total
Rs 3,750via Rawalpindi
Journey time
with the change
Distance
About 900 kmvia Rawalpindi
Change at
Rawalpindicoach to coach
Second leg
Rs 2,630Rawalpindi to Astore

Quick Fare Check: Mingora to Astore costs from about Rs 3,750 in fares: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,120; NATCO to Astore at Rs 2,630. Allow about 16 hours.

Mingora to Astore bus fare by operator

There is no through coach from Mingora to Astore; the table lists each ride in order.

Mingora to Astore bus ticket prices by operator and class, cheapest first
Bus operatorClassRouteJourney timeTicket priceBooking
Daewoo ExpressLuxury ACLeg 1: Amankot to Rawalpindi, 9 am, 3 or 9:30 pmRs 1,120Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Mingora to Astore
Faisal MoversStandard ACLeg 1: Mingora to Rawalpindi, about 7 am to 5 pmRs 1,250Book now Faisal Movers Standard, Mingora to Astore
Coasters and vansCoaster or vanLeg 1: Mingora to Pirwadhai, through the dayPaid on boardTickets at the stand
NATCOCoachLeg 2: Rawalpindi to Astore, 4:30 pmRs 2,630Book now NATCO Coach, Mingora to Astore

Indicative one-way prices for one adult seat on each leg; local fares are paid on board and the live coach fare confirms at checkout.

Mingora to Astore route map

Mingora to Astore route map Map of the Mingora to Astore bus route through Mingora, Barikot, Chakdara, Batkhela, Rashakai, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Besham, Chilas, Jaglot, Astore. 34°N 72°E 74°E Mingora Rawalpindi Astore 100 km N
Cities plotted from their coordinates; the line shows the corridor, not every bend of the road. Coaches run by the Swat Expressway and the M-1 to Rawalpindi, then on to Astore.

Totals to Astore

  1. Daewoo Express plus NATCORs 3,750
  2. Faisal Movers plus NATCORs 3,880
Coach fares added together for one adult, one way, cheapest first.

Mingora to Astore bus timings

Mingora to Astore bus timings follow the coaches and vans on each leg; start early so every change is in daylight.

  1. To Rawalpindi

    Several a day

    From Mingora: Daewoo Express at 9 am, 3 or 9:30 pm; Faisal Movers between about 7 am and 5 pm. The ride takes about three and a quarter hours.

  2. Rawalpindi to Astore

    4:30 pm

    NATCO leaves Rawalpindi at 4:30 pm and reaches Astore in 12 hours.

  3. The change

    Allow an hour

    Coaches from Mingora arrive at the company terminals on Peshawar Road; Pirwadhai, where the northern coaches and coasters load, is a short rickshaw ride away.

  4. Snow and landslides

    Check first

    Mountain roads can close after snow or landslides; check the road before you leave the twin cities.

Mingora to Astore bus online booking

Mingora to Astore bus online booking covers the Rawalpindi coach and the Astore seat; book both for the same day, with at least an hour between them.

  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 Mingora to Astore?

The best way from Mingora to Astore is an early start, so that every change happens in daylight.

  • Daewoo Express

    Lowest Rawalpindi fare

    About Rs 1,120 to Rawalpindi.

    From Rs 1,120

  • Faisal Movers

    Also runs

    About Rs 1,250 to Rawalpindi.

    From Rs 1,250

  • NATCO

    Coach to Astore

    About Rs 2,630 from Rawalpindi to Astore.

    From Rs 2,630

Our pick

Take Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi, then NATCO to Astore, for about Rs 3,750 in all.

Before you book a Mingora to Astore bus

Before you travel from Mingora to Astore, three things are worth knowing.

  • Snow

    Winter snow can shut the Astore valley roads; check conditions before setting out.

  • Rawalpindi first

    The first leg has its own page: see Mingora to Rawalpindi.

  • Chilas

    See Mingora to Chilas.

Mingora to Astore bus FAQs

What is the Mingora to Astore bus fare?

From about Rs 3,750 in coach fares: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,120; NATCO to Astore at Rs 2,630.

Is there a direct bus from Mingora to Astore?

No. Change at Rawalpindi.

How long does Mingora to Astore take?

About 16 hours, including the waits between rides.

Which buses run from Rawalpindi to Astore?

NATCO runs the Rawalpindi to Astore leg.

Where does the first ride leave from?

From Daewoo’s Swat terminal at Amankot on the GT Road, opposite the PSO pump near GTS, Mingora.

Book Mingora to Astore bus tickets for your date

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

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