Rawalpindi to Rawalakot Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Timing
The Rawalpindi to Rawalakot ticket price starts at about Rs 900 on a coaster. The route climbs through Kahuta, drops to the Jhelum River at the Azad Pattan bridge and rises again into the Poonch hills, a trip of around three to three and a half hours.
Short answer: Rawalpindi to Rawalakot costs about Rs 900 to Rs 1,000 and takes three to three and a half hours via Kahuta and the Azad Pattan bridge over the Jhelum. Coasters and Hiace vans leave from Pir Wadhai and Faizabad. Rawalakot is the base for Banjosa Lake and Toli Pir, which is about 30 km beyond the city.
Rawalpindi to Rawalakot ticket price by vehicle
Like most of Azad Kashmir, Rawalakot is served by 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 | 3h 30m | Rs 900 |
| Hiace vans | Standard | Pir Wadhai general stand | 3h | Rs 1,000 |
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.
Pick your vehicle for the bends
The road beyond Azad Pattan climbs steeply into the hills. A coaster is steadier than a van, and a front seat helps anyone prone to travel sickness.
Vans fill and leave faster, which helps later in the day when coasters can wait a long time at the stand.
Going beyond Rawalakot
Many visitors use Rawalakot as a base for the surrounding hills.
Banjosa Lake
- From Rawalakot
- A short drive through pine forest south of the city.
- Tip
- Hire a car or taxi in Rawalakot; public transport is limited.
Toli Pir
- From Rawalakot
- About 30 km, roughly 45 minutes by car.
- Views
- Over Abbaspur, Bagh and the Poonch River.
Kotli and Bagh
- From Rawalakot
- Kotli is about 82 km via Trarkhal; Bagh lies to the north.
- Tip
- Local vans run to both from the city.
How to choose
For Banjosa or Toli Pir, arrive in Rawalakot by early afternoon and hire local transport. For Kotli or Bagh, continue by local van from the city stand.
Which is the best way to travel from Rawalpindi to Rawalakot
Simple choices on a hill route.
Coaster
The standard vehicle, with a steadier ride on the climb.
From Rs 900Hiace van
Fills faster and suits travellers in a hurry.
From Rs 1,000Private car
Lets you stop at Azad Pattan and continue to Banjosa or Toli Pir.
From Rs 8,000Our verdict
Take a coaster at Rs 900 for a simple trip, a Hiace if you need to leave quickly, and a car if you are planning a sightseeing day around Rawalakot.
Rawalpindi to Rawalakot bus timings
Vehicles leave through the day as they fill, most frequently in the morning.
Early morning
6:00 AM to 9:00 AMThe best choice for a daylight arrival and sightseeing the same day.
Daytime
10:00 AM to 2:00 PMEasy seats but more waiting for vehicles to fill.
Afternoon
3:00 PM to 5:00 PMArrive around dusk.
Winter
December to FebruarySnow is possible in the hills. Check conditions.
Cooler, higher and slower in winter
Rawalakot is noticeably higher and cooler than Rawalpindi. In winter, snow and ice on the upper sections can slow or stop traffic, so check with drivers at the stand before setting out.
Rawalpindi and Rawalakot terminals
Coasters and vans load at Pir Wadhai and Faizabad and finish at Rawalakot’s city stand.
Rawalpindi
- Pir Wadhai general stand
- Coasters and Hiace vans for Rawalakot.
- Faizabad
- Some Azad Kashmir coasters load here.
- Tip
- Ask for Rawalakot vehicles by name.
Rawalakot
- City stand
- Coasters and vans finish in the city.
- Onward
- Local transport to Banjosa, Toli Pir, Bagh and Kotli.
- 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 Rawalakot
South east through the Kahuta hills, across the Jhelum at Azad Pattan and up into the Poonch hills.
- RawalpindiDeparture, km 0.
- KahutaInto the hills, km 40.
- Azad Pattan bridgeAcross the Jhelum into Azad Kashmir, km 70.
- The climb into PoonchPine covered hills, km 95.
- RawalakotArrival three to three and a half hours later, km 120.
The bridge at Azad Pattan
Azad Pattan is the crossing point over the Jhelum between Punjab and Azad Kashmir on this route, and a common stop for drivers and travellers stretching their legs before the climb.
Rawalpindi to Rawalakot bus vs car
There is no railway or airport, so road travel is the only option.
Coaster or van
Rs 900to Rs 1,000
Cheap and straightforward for reaching the city.
Best for most.
Private car
Rs 8,000and up, one way
Ideal for Banjosa Lake and Toli Pir in one trip.
Best for tourists.
Cheapest way to travel from Rawalpindi to Rawalakot
A coaster from Pir Wadhai at around Rs 900. For a family sightseeing trip, a hired car can be better value than coaster seats plus local taxis.
Rawalpindi to Rawalakot bus FAQs
What is the Rawalpindi to Rawalakot bus ticket price?
About Rs 900 on a coaster and Rs 1,000 in a Hiace van.
How long does it take from Rawalpindi to Rawalakot?
Three to three and a half hours for about 120 km via Kahuta and Azad Pattan.
How far is Toli Pir from Rawalakot?
About 30 km, roughly a 45 minute drive.
Where do Rawalakot coasters leave from in Rawalpindi?
Pir Wadhai general stand, with some Azad Kashmir coasters also loading at Faizabad.
Do I need a CNIC to travel to Rawalakot?
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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