Rawalpindi to Northern Areas Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Timing

Rawalpindi to Northern Areas bus tickets start at about Rs 3,400 to Naran with Faisal Movers, and run to Rs 4,500 for Gilgit, Rs 5,000 for Hunza and Rs 5,500 for Skardu from its twin cities terminal. NATCO, the government-owned Gilgit-Baltistan operator, also runs north from Rawalpindi.

Northern fares from Rs 3,400 one way, per seat

Fare range
Rs 3,400–5,500Executive, twin cities
Destinations
4priced here
Shortest trip
Naran, in season
Longest trip
Hunza or Skardu
Also runs north
NATCOfrom Rawalpindi

Quick Fare Check: Rawalpindi to Northern Areas bus fares with Faisal Movers run from about Rs 3,400 to Naran to Rs 4,500 for Gilgit, Rs 5,000 for Hunza and Rs 5,500 for Skardu. Compare NATCO from Rawalpindi for Gilgit-Baltistan before you book.

Rawalpindi to Northern Areas bus fare by operator

Rawalpindi to Northern Areas fares below are Faisal Movers Executive fares from its twin cities terminal, cheapest first, with the destination in the route column.

Rawalpindi to Northern Areas bus ticket prices by operator and class, cheapest first
Bus operatorClassRouteJourney timeTicket priceBooking
Faisal MoversExecutive ACTo NaranRs 3,400Book now Faisal Movers Executive, Rawalpindi to Northern Areas
Faisal MoversExecutive ACTo GilgitRs 4,500Book now Faisal Movers Executive, Rawalpindi to Northern Areas
Faisal MoversExecutive ACTo HunzaRs 5,000Book now Faisal Movers Executive, Rawalpindi to Northern Areas
Faisal MoversExecutive ACTo SkarduRs 5,500Book now Faisal Movers Executive, Rawalpindi to Northern Areas

Indicative one-way prices for one adult seat from the twin cities terminal. Naran runs in season only, and journey times depend on the road.

Rawalpindi to Northern Areas route map

Rawalpindi to Northern Areas route map Map of the Rawalpindi to Northern Areas bus route through Rawalpindi, Abbottabad, Mansehra, Besham, Chilas, Jaglot, Gilgit, Hunza, Skardu, Balakot, Naran. 34°N 35°N 36°N 73°E 74°E 75°E 76°E Rawalpindi Chilas Gilgit Hunza Skardu Naran 100 km N
Cities plotted from their coordinates; the line shows the corridor, not every bend of the road. Gilgit, Hunza and Skardu are reached up the Karakoram Highway, and Naran through Balakot.

Executive fares by destination

  1. NaranRs 3,400
  2. GilgitRs 4,500
  3. HunzaRs 5,000
  4. SkarduRs 5,500
Faisal Movers Executive fares from the twin cities. Naran is the shortest trip, in season.

Rawalpindi to Northern Areas bus timings

Rawalpindi to Northern Areas bus timings follow the season on the road north, with Naran coaches running only in summer.

  1. Naran

    Roughly May–October

    A six hour run in season; the service stops when the upper valley closes.

  2. Gilgit, Hunza, Skardu

    All year

    Long runs up the Karakoram Highway; check departure times for your date.

  3. Babusar road

    Roughly June–October

    While the pass is open, traffic can take the shorter road through Naran to Chilas.

  4. Monsoon

    July–August

    Landslides can hold traffic on the Karakoram Highway for hours.

Rawalpindi to Northern Areas bus online booking

Rawalpindi to Northern Areas bus online booking works destination by destination; choose the valley first, then compare operators.

  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 Rawalpindi to Northern Areas?

The best bus service from Rawalpindi to Northern Areas is a choice between Faisal Movers and NATCO for Gilgit-Baltistan, and Faisal Movers for Naran.

  • Faisal Movers

    Priced to all four

    Executive coaches from the twin cities to Naran, Gilgit, Hunza and Skardu.

    From Rs 3,400

  • NATCO

    Gilgit-Baltistan specialist

    The government-owned operator from Rawalpindi, which our directory lists as the cheapest to Gilgit.

    Rawalpindi northwards

Our pick

For Naran, book Faisal Movers at about Rs 3,400 while the season runs. For Gilgit, Hunza or Skardu, compare NATCO against Faisal Movers at Rs 4,500 to Rs 5,500 before you book.

Before you book a Rawalpindi to Northern Areas bus

Before you book a Rawalpindi to Northern Areas bus, three things decide the trip.

  • Season first

    Naran coaches only run while the valley is open, roughly May to October. Gilgit, Hunza and Skardu run all year.

  • Compare operators

    NATCO specialises in Gilgit-Baltistan and is worth pricing against Faisal Movers for Gilgit, Hunza and Skardu.

  • Carry your CNIC

    There are police checkpoints on the Karakoram Highway, and passengers are asked for ID.

Rawalpindi to Northern Areas bus FAQs

How much is a bus from Rawalpindi to the Northern Areas?

With Faisal Movers Executive: about Rs 3,400 to Naran, Rs 4,500 to Gilgit, Rs 5,000 to Hunza and Rs 5,500 to Skardu.

Which operators run north from Rawalpindi?

Faisal Movers from its twin cities terminal, and NATCO from Rawalpindi.

How long does the bus take to Gilgit?

Around 15 hours, and longer in winter when the Babusar road is closed.

Do buses run to Naran in winter?

No. The upper Kaghan Valley closes with snow, and the service stops until the season reopens.

Do I need ID on the way?

Yes. Carry your CNIC for the checkpoints on the Karakoram Highway.

Book Rawalpindi to Northern Areas bus tickets for your date

Pick your valley, choose your seat and pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card.

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