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

Count on about 27 hours and 1,020 km from Mingora to Skardu, the capital of Baltistan, with one change at Rawalpindi: a Rs 1,250 Faisal Movers ticket to Rawalpindi, followed by a Rs 5,121 NATCO ticket on to Skardu.

Two coaches from Rs 6,241 via Rawalpindi, per seat

Cheapest total
Rs 6,241via Rawalpindi
Journey time
with the change
Distance
About 1,020 kmvia Rawalpindi
Change at
Rawalpindicoach to coach
Second leg
Rs 5,121Rawalpindi to Skardu

Quick Fare Check: Mingora to Skardu costs from about Rs 6,241 in fares: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,120; NATCO to Skardu at Rs 5,121. Allow about 27 hours.

Mingora to Skardu bus fare by operator

Mingora to Skardu bus fares add up across two rides, since nothing runs straight through.

Mingora to Skardu 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 Skardu
Faisal MoversStandard ACLeg 1: Mingora to Rawalpindi, about 7 am to 5 pmRs 1,250Book now Faisal Movers Standard, Mingora to Skardu
Coasters and vansCoaster or vanLeg 1: Mingora to Pirwadhai, through the dayPaid on boardTickets at the stand
NATCOCoachLeg 2: Rawalpindi to Skardu, 2 pmRs 5,121Book now NATCO Coach, Mingora to Skardu
K2 MoversLuxuryLeg 2: Pirwadhai to Skardu, 6 pm; book by phoneRs 5,200Book now K2 Movers Luxury, Mingora to Skardu
Mashabrum ToursLuxuryLeg 2: Pirwadhai to Skardu, eveningRs 5,500Book now Mashabrum Tours Luxury, Mingora to Skardu

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. Every Rawalpindi to Skardu option is on the Rawalpindi to Skardu page.

Mingora to Skardu route map

Mingora to Skardu route map Map of the Mingora to Skardu bus route through Mingora, Barikot, Chakdara, Batkhela, Rashakai, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Besham, Chilas, Jaglot, Skardu. 34°N 72°E 74°E 76°E Mingora Rawalpindi Skardu 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 the Karakoram Highway and the Skardu road.

Totals to Skardu

  1. Daewoo Express plus NATCORs 6,241
  2. Daewoo Express plus K2 MoversRs 6,320
  3. Faisal Movers plus NATCORs 6,371
  4. Faisal Movers plus K2 MoversRs 6,450
  5. Faisal Movers plus Mashabrum ToursRs 6,750
Coach fares added together for one adult, one way, cheapest first.

Mingora to Skardu bus timings

For Mingora to Skardu, time the first ride so you reach Rawalpindi with an hour in hand.

  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 Skardu

    Several a day

    From Rawalpindi: NATCO at 2 pm; K2 Movers at 6 pm; book by phone; Mashabrum Tours in the evening. The ride takes about 23 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 Skardu bus online booking

Mingora to Skardu bus online booking covers the Rawalpindi coach and the Skardu 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 Skardu?

The best way from Mingora to Skardu 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

  • NATCO

    Lowest Skardu fare

    About Rs 5,121 from Rawalpindi to Skardu.

    From Rs 5,121

  • Faisal Movers

    Also runs

    About Rs 1,250 to Rawalpindi.

    From Rs 1,250

Our pick

Take Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi, then NATCO to Skardu, for about Rs 6,241 in all.

Before you book a Mingora to Skardu bus

Three things help on the Mingora to Skardu trip.

Mingora to Skardu bus FAQs

What is the Mingora to Skardu bus fare?

From about Rs 6,241 in coach fares: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,120; NATCO to Skardu at Rs 5,121.

Is there a direct bus from Mingora to Skardu?

No. Change at Rawalpindi.

How long does Mingora to Skardu take?

About 27 hours, including the waits between rides.

Which buses run from Rawalpindi to Skardu?

K2 Movers, Mashabrum Tours and NATCO run the Rawalpindi to Skardu 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 Skardu bus tickets for your date

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

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