Rawalpindi to Kotli Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Timing
The Rawalpindi to Kotli ticket price starts at about Rs 1,000 on a coaster. The direct route is about 141 km through Kahuta, the Jhelum crossing at Holar and Sehnsa, a hill road that takes around four hours, while some travellers go the long way round through Mirpur.
Short answer: Rawalpindi to Kotli costs about Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,100 and takes three and a half to four and a half hours. Coasters and Hiace vans take the direct hill road via Kahuta, Holar and Sehnsa. There is no Daewoo or national operator on this route, so book at the stand or by phone, and travel in daylight where you can.
Rawalpindi to Kotli ticket price by vehicle
Kotli is served by regional coasters and vans rather than national coach companies.
| Bus operator | Class | Boards in Rawalpindi | Journey time | Ticket price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coasters | Standard, air conditioned | Pir Wadhai and Faizabad stands | 4h | Rs 1,000 |
| Hiace vans | Standard | Pir Wadhai general stand | 3h 45m | Rs 1,100 |
Fares are indicative published prices and vary with class, season, fuel adjustments and demand. Your live, confirmed fare appears on the seat map before payment.
No national operator, so plan ahead
Daewoo, Faisal Movers and Skyways do not run a direct Rawalpindi to Kotli service. Travel is by regional coasters and vans that leave when full, so journeys early in the day are the most reliable.
The Hiace is slightly dearer but fills faster. The coaster has more legroom on a winding road.
The Holar road or via Mirpur
Two roads reach Kotli from Rawalpindi, and the right one depends on the time of day and the weather.
Via Kahuta, Holar and Sehnsa
- Distance
- About 141 km.
- Suits
- Most travellers. It is the direct coaster route.
- Watch for
- Bends and narrow sections in the hills; slower after rain.
Via Dina and Mirpur
- Distance
- Longer, with about 90 km from Mirpur to Kotli via Rajdhani.
- Suits
- Travellers who want a coach as far as Mirpur, or who have business there.
- Watch for
- A change of vehicle in Mirpur.
How to choose
For a straight trip to Kotli, take a coaster on the Holar road. If you would rather ride a full size coach for most of the way, go to Mirpur first and change there.
Which is the best way to travel from Rawalpindi to Kotli
A regional route with a few practical options.
Coaster
The standard way to Kotli, with a little more room than a van.
From Rs 1,000Hiace van
Fills faster at Pir Wadhai, handy outside peak hours.
From Rs 1,100Coach to Mirpur, then onward
A full size coach for the long leg, then local transport from Mirpur.
Two stagesOur verdict
Take a coaster on the Holar road for most trips. Use the Mirpur route if comfort or luggage matters more than time.
Rawalpindi to Kotli bus timings
Coasters and vans leave through the day as they fill, with the most departures in the morning.
Early morning
6:00 AM to 9:00 AMThe most departures and the best light for the hill road.
Daytime
10:00 AM to 2:00 PMSlower filling vehicles. Expect some waiting at the stand.
Afternoon
3:00 PM to 5:00 PMLast practical departures to arrive before dark.
Evening
After 6:00 PMLimited. The hill road is best avoided at night.
Daylight matters on this road
The Holar route climbs through hills with narrow bends. A morning departure means the whole journey is in daylight, which is safer and usually quicker.
Rawalpindi and Kotli terminals
Coasters load at the main Rawalpindi stands and finish in Kotli city.
Rawalpindi
- Pir Wadhai general stand
- Coasters and Hiace vans for Kotli.
- Faizabad
- Some Azad Kashmir coasters also load here.
- Tip
- Ask for Kotli vehicles by name; the stands are busy.
Kotli
- City stand
- Coasters and vans finish in Kotli city.
- Onward
- Roads lead to Rawalakot via Trarkhal, about 82 km, and to Mirpur via Rajdhani, about 90 km.
- Tip
- Carry your CNIC. There are identity checks on the roads into Azad Kashmir, and foreign nationals should check current entry rules before travelling.
The road from Rawalpindi to Kotli
South east from Rawalpindi into the Kahuta hills, down to the Jhelum at Holar and up the Poonch valley to Kotli.
- RawalpindiDeparture, km 0.
- KahutaInto the hills, km 40.
- HolarAcross the Jhelum River, km 80.
- SehnsaAzad Kashmir hill town, km 105.
- KotliArrival three and a half to four and a half hours later, km 141.
A hub for southern Azad Kashmir
Kotli sits where the roads from Rawalpindi, Mirpur and Rawalakot meet, which makes it a practical base for travel across southern Azad Kashmir.
Rawalpindi to Kotli bus vs car
There is no railway or airport in Kotli.
Coaster or van
Rs 1,000to Rs 1,100
The standard, affordable way to reach Kotli.
Best for most.
Private car
Rs 9,000and up, one way
More comfortable on the hill road and flexible on timing.
Good for groups.
Cheapest way to travel from Rawalpindi to Kotli
A coaster from Pir Wadhai at around Rs 1,000. Going via Mirpur costs more and takes longer, but gives you a full size coach for most of the way.
Rawalpindi to Kotli bus FAQs
What is the Rawalpindi to Kotli bus ticket price?
About Rs 1,000 on a coaster and Rs 1,100 in a Hiace van.
How long does it take from Rawalpindi to Kotli?
Three and a half to four and a half hours for about 141 km via Kahuta, Holar and Sehnsa.
Is there a Daewoo bus to Kotli?
There is no direct national operator service. Travel is by regional coasters and vans, or by coach to Mirpur and onward.
How far is Kotli from Rawalakot and Mirpur?
About 82 km to Rawalakot via Trarkhal and about 90 km to Mirpur via Rajdhani.
Do I need a CNIC to travel to Kotli?
Carry your CNIC. There are identity checks on the roads into Azad Kashmir, and foreign nationals should check current entry rules before travelling.
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