Rahim Yar Khan to Skardu Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
Getting to Skardu from Rahim Yar Khan takes two rides, about 34 and a quarter hours in all: Daewoo Express as far as Rawalpindi (Rs 3,470), then NATCO as far as Skardu (Rs 5,121). Skardu is the capital of Baltistan, 1,580 km by road.
Two coaches from Rs 8,591 via Rawalpindi, per seat
Quick Fare Check: Rahim Yar Khan to Skardu costs from about Rs 8,591 in fares: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 3,470; NATCO to Skardu at Rs 5,121. Allow about 34 and a quarter hours.
Rahim Yar Khan to Skardu bus fare by operator
Rahim Yar Khan to Skardu bus fares add up across two rides, since nothing runs straight through.
| Bus operator | Class | Route | Journey time | Ticket price | Booking |
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| Daewoo Express | Luxury AC | Leg 1: Rahim Yar Khan to Rawalpindi, about 12:25 am to 11:50 pm | Rs 3,470 | Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Rahim Yar Khan to Skardu | |
| Royal Movers | Business | Leg 1: Rahim Yar Khan to Rawalpindi, times at booking | Rs 4,200 | Book now Royal Movers Business, Rahim Yar Khan to Skardu | |
| Daewoo Express | Sleeper AC | Leg 1: Rahim Yar Khan to Rawalpindi, several a day | Rs 8,680 | Book now Daewoo Express Sleeper, Rahim Yar Khan to Skardu | |
| NATCO | Coach | Leg 2: Rawalpindi to Skardu, 2 pm | Rs 5,121 | Book now NATCO Coach, Rahim Yar Khan to Skardu | |
| K2 Movers | Luxury | Leg 2: Pirwadhai to Skardu, 6 pm; book by phone | Rs 5,200 | Book now K2 Movers Luxury, Rahim Yar Khan to Skardu | |
| Mashabrum Tours | Luxury | Leg 2: Pirwadhai to Skardu, evening | Rs 5,500 | Book now Mashabrum Tours Luxury, Rahim Yar Khan 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.
Rahim Yar Khan to Skardu route map
Totals to Skardu
- Daewoo Express Luxury plus NATCORs 8,591
- Daewoo Express Luxury plus K2 MoversRs 8,670
- Daewoo Express Luxury plus Mashabrum ToursRs 8,970
- Royal Movers plus NATCORs 9,321
- Daewoo Express Sleeper plus Mashabrum ToursRs 14,180
Rahim Yar Khan to Skardu bus timings
For Rahim Yar Khan to Skardu, time the first ride so you reach Rawalpindi with an hour in hand.
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To Rawalpindi
Several a day
From Rahim Yar Khan: Daewoo Express between about 12:25 am and 11:50 pm; Royal Movers, with times given at booking. The ride takes about ten and a half hours.
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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.
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The change
Allow an hour
Daewoo’s Rahim Yar Khan coaches set down at its terminal near Chungi 26 on Peshawar Road; Pirwadhai, where most 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.
Rahim Yar Khan to Skardu bus online booking
Rahim Yar Khan 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.
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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 Rahim Yar Khan to Skardu?
The best way from Rahim Yar Khan to Skardu is an early start, so that every change happens in daylight.
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Daewoo Express
Lowest Rawalpindi fare
About Rs 3,470 to Rawalpindi.
From Rs 3,470
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NATCO
Lowest Skardu fare
About Rs 5,121 from Rawalpindi to Skardu.
From Rs 5,121
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Royal Movers
Also runs
About Rs 4,200 to Rawalpindi.
From Rs 4,200
Our pick
Take Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi, then NATCO to Skardu, for about Rs 8,591 in all.
Before you book a Rahim Yar Khan to Skardu bus
Three things help on the Rahim Yar Khan to Skardu trip.
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Deosai
The Deosai plains are a jeep trip from Skardu in summer.
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Rawalpindi first
The first leg has its own page: see Rahim Yar Khan to Rawalpindi.
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Khaplu
Rahim Yar Khan to Skardu bus FAQs
What is the Rahim Yar Khan to Skardu bus fare?
From about Rs 8,591 in coach fares: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 3,470; NATCO to Skardu at Rs 5,121.
Is there a direct bus from Rahim Yar Khan to Skardu?
No. Change at Rawalpindi.
How long does Rahim Yar Khan to Skardu take?
About 34 and a quarter 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 Rahim Yar Khan terminal at Chowk Bahadarpur on the bypass.
Book Rahim Yar Khan 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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