Nawabshah to Dir Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
Rawalpindi is the change point for Dir, the Upper Dir town below the Lowari pass: get there from Nawabshah in just under 16 hours, then take the Rs 1,800 coach to Dir; about 23 hours in all.
Two coaches from Rs 9,080 via Rawalpindi, per seat
Quick Fare Check: Nawabshah to Dir costs from about Rs 9,080 in fares: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 7,280; Dir coaches to Dir at Rs 1,800. Allow about 23 hours.
Nawabshah to Dir bus fare by operator
There is no through coach from Nawabshah to Dir; the table lists each ride in order.
| Bus operator | Class | Route | Journey time | Ticket price | Booking |
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| Daewoo Express | Luxury AC | Leg 1: Sakrand to Rawalpindi, times at booking | Rs 7,280 | Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Nawabshah to Dir | |
| Daewoo Express | Gold AC | Leg 1: Sakrand to Rawalpindi, times at booking | Rs 8,050 | Book now Daewoo Express Gold, Nawabshah to Dir | |
| Dir coaches | Coach | Leg 2: Pirwadhai to Dir, morning | Rs 1,800 | Tickets at the stand |
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.
Nawabshah to Dir route map
Totals to Dir
- Daewoo Express Luxury plus Dir coachesRs 9,080
- Daewoo Express Gold plus Dir coachesRs 9,850
Nawabshah to Dir bus timings
Nawabshah to Dir bus timings follow the coaches and vans on each leg; start early so every change is in daylight.
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To Rawalpindi
Times at booking
Daewoo Express lists Nawabshah to Rawalpindi at about Rs 7,280; confirm the departure time when you book.
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Rawalpindi to Dir
Through the day
Dir coaches leave Rawalpindi in the morning; the fare is Rs 1,800 and the ride takes about six and a half hours.
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The change
Allow an hour
Daewoo’s Rawalpindi terminal is near Chungi 26 on Peshawar Road; Pirwadhai, where the northern coaches and coasters load, is about 20 minutes away by rickshaw.
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Snow and landslides
Check first
Mountain roads can close after snow or landslides; check the road before you leave the twin cities.
Nawabshah to Dir bus online booking
The Rawalpindi coach on the Nawabshah to Dir trip can be booked online; the local ride is paid on board.
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Choose your coach
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 Nawabshah to Dir?
The best way from Nawabshah to Dir is an early start, so that every change happens in daylight.
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Daewoo Express
Lowest Rawalpindi fare
About Rs 7,280 to Rawalpindi.
From Rs 7,280
Our pick
Take Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi, then Dir coaches to Dir, for about Rs 9,080 in all.
Before you book a Nawabshah to Dir bus
Before you book a Nawabshah to Dir bus, three things are worth knowing.
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Lowari
Dir is the last town before the Lowari tunnel on the way to Chitral.
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Rawalpindi first
The first leg has its own page: see Nawabshah to Rawalpindi.
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Chitral
See Nawabshah to Chitral.
Nawabshah to Dir bus FAQs
What is the Nawabshah to Dir bus fare?
From about Rs 9,080 in coach fares: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 7,280; Dir coaches to Dir at Rs 1,800.
Is there a direct bus from Nawabshah to Dir?
No. Change at Rawalpindi.
How long does Nawabshah to Dir take?
About 23 hours, including the waits between rides.
How long is the Rawalpindi to Dir ride?
About six and a half hours.
Where does the first ride leave from?
From Daewoo’s Sakrand sub-terminal on the N-5, near the Waraich Express terminal, about 40 minutes from Nawabshah by the N-305.
Book Nawabshah to Dir bus tickets for your date
Book your coach to Rawalpindi and pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card; the local ride is paid on board.
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