Rawalpindi to Nowshera Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing

Nowshera sits on both the M-1 and the GT Road just short of Peshawar, yet most Peshawar motorway coaches run straight past it. The GT Road coasters from Pir Wadhai stop in Nowshera itself, so you are not left travelling back from Peshawar.

Fares from Rs 600 one way, per seat

Fare from
Rs 600GT Road coaster
Journey time
about 135 km
Departures
About every 30 minPeshawar coasters
Boards at
Pir Wadhaigeneral stand
Train
Dailyto Nowshera Junction

Quick Fare Check: Rawalpindi to Nowshera costs about Rs 600 on a GT Road coaster and Rs 650 in a Hiace van from Pir Wadhai, for a trip of about three hours; coasters stop in Nowshera, while most motorway coaches do not.

Rawalpindi to Nowshera bus fare by operator

Rawalpindi to Nowshera fares are set at the Pir Wadhai stand by the coasters and vans running the GT Road to Peshawar.

Rawalpindi to Nowshera bus ticket prices by operator and class, cheapest first
Bus operatorClassRouteJourney timeTicket priceBooking
GT Road coastersStandard ACPir Wadhai general standRs 600Tickets at the stand
Hiace vansStandardPir Wadhai general standRs 650Tickets at the stand

Indicative one-way prices for one adult, paid at the stand; fares can change on the day.

Rawalpindi to Nowshera route map

Rawalpindi to Nowshera route map Map of the Rawalpindi to Nowshera bus route through Rawalpindi, Taxila, Attock, Nowshera. 34°N 72°E 73°E Rawalpindi Attock Nowshera 25 km N
Cities plotted from their coordinates; the line shows the corridor, not every bend of the road. Coasters follow the GT Road through Taxila, Hasan Abdal and Attock, across the Indus to Nowshera.

Rawalpindi to Nowshera fares

  1. GT Road coasterRs 600
  2. Hiace vanRs 650
One-way fares for one adult seat, cheapest first. The green bar is the lowest fare.

Rawalpindi to Nowshera bus timings

Rawalpindi to Nowshera timings follow the Peshawar coasters, which leave Pir Wadhai through the day and into the evening.

  1. Early morning

    5:30 to 8:30 am

    Busy with cantonment staff and students.

  2. Daytime

    9 am to 3 pm

    Easy seats and steady departures.

  3. Evening

    4 to 8 pm

    Thursday and Friday evenings are busiest.

  4. Late

    After 9 pm

    Coasters thin out but keep running.

Rawalpindi to Nowshera bus online booking

Rawalpindi to Nowshera seats are sold at the Pir Wadhai stand. For a booked seat on a fixed timetable, see the Islamabad to Nowshera coaches.

  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 Nowshera?

The best way from Rawalpindi to Nowshera is a vehicle that actually stops there; for a booked coach, start from the Islamabad side.

  • Daewoo Express

    Booked coach

    Bookable from the Islamabad side at about Rs 850 for a Luxury seat.

    Rs 850 from Islamabad

  • Bilal Travels

    Booked coach

    Bookable from the Islamabad side at about Rs 750.

    Rs 750 from Islamabad

Our pick

Take a GT Road coaster at about Rs 600 for most trips, and tell the conductor you are getting off at Nowshera. If you want a booked seat on a fixed timetable, book Daewoo Express or Bilal Travels from the Islamabad side instead.

Before you book a Rawalpindi to Nowshera bus

Before you travel from Rawalpindi to Nowshera, three things are worth knowing.

  • Book the stop, not Peshawar

    Peshawar motorway coaches usually run straight through, leaving you to travel back. GT Road coasters stop in Nowshera itself.

  • Akora Khattak and Risalpur

    Coasters stop at Akora Khattak before Nowshera; for Risalpur, change in Nowshera to local transport.

  • The train

    Mainline trains from Rawalpindi towards Peshawar stop at Nowshera Junction, a good choice if you live near Rawalpindi station.

Rawalpindi to Nowshera bus FAQs

What is the Rawalpindi to Nowshera bus ticket price?

About Rs 600 on a GT Road coaster and Rs 650 in a Hiace van.

Do Peshawar motorway buses stop in Nowshera?

Usually not. Take a GT Road coaster or a service that names Nowshera.

How long does Rawalpindi to Nowshera take?

About three hours by GT Road coaster for roughly 135 km.

Is there a train from Rawalpindi to Nowshera?

Yes. Mainline trains towards Peshawar stop at Nowshera Junction.

Can I book a seat in advance?

Coasters sell at the stand. For a booked coach, Daewoo Express and Bilal Travels run from the Islamabad side.

Book Rawalpindi to Nowshera bus tickets for your date

Want a booked seat? Book Islamabad to Nowshera with Daewoo Express or Bilal Travels and pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card.

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