Route · Sadiqabad to Skardu in Baltistan

Sadiqabad to Skardu Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing

Skardu, gateway to K2 and the Deosai plains, is the furthest destination in this set, about 1,440 km from Sadiqabad. The route is an overnight coach to Rawalpindi, then NATCO or K2 Movers north via the Karakoram Highway and the Skardu road along the Indus.

Ticket price from
Rs 9,600Two stages
Distance
about 1,440 kmVia Rawalpindi and the Skardu road
Journey time
About a dayBreak in Rawalpindi
Departures
Two long legsFrom Sadiqabad

Short answer: Sadiqabad to Skardu costs about Rs 9,600 and takes a day or more. Ride to Rawalpindi, then NATCO, whose twin cities to Skardu fares run from about Rs 5,500 to Rs 6,160 in June 2026, or K2 Movers. Rest in Rawalpindi before the mountain leg.

Fares by operator

Sadiqabad to Skardu ticket price by operator

What each operator charges from Sadiqabad to Skardu, and where you board.

Sadiqabad to Skardu fares by operator
Bus operatorClassBoards in SadiqabadJourney timeTicket price
Coach to Rawalpindi, then NATCOTwo stagesKLP Road, Sabz MandiAbout 26hAbout Rs 9,600
Coach to Rawalpindi, then K2 MoversTwo stagesGT Road terminalAbout 26hAbout Rs 9,900

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.

The longest trip in the set

Unlike Gilgit, Skardu is reached by leaving the Karakoram Highway near Jaglot and following the Indus east through a long gorge, which adds several hours.

Baltistan operators such as K2 Movers compete with NATCO on the twin cities to Skardu run; NATCO’s June 2026 fares range from about Rs 5,500 to Rs 6,160.

Before you book

Skardu’s big attractions

Most visitors come for the high country around the town.

Deosai plains

When
Roughly June to September.
How
Jeep from Skardu.

Shangrila and Kachura

Where
Lakes near Skardu.
How
Local transport.

K2 and Concordia treks

Start
Skardu is the trekking base.
Tip
Book guides in advance.

How to plan it

Allow a <strong>rest day in Rawalpindi</strong> and a spare day for the Skardu road.

The real choice

Which is the best bus from Sadiqabad to Skardu

Three options for three different priorities.

Main operator

NATCO

Twin cities to Skardu.

From about Rs 5,500 onward
Alternative

K2 Movers

Baltistan specialist.

Check fare
Time saver

Fly from Islamabad

Weather dependent.

Check airline

Our verdict

<strong>Coach to Rawalpindi, a night’s rest, then NATCO</strong>.

Schedule

Sadiqabad to Skardu bus timings

Plan for two days.

Day one

Evening

Sadiqabad to Rawalpindi overnight.

Day two

Afternoon

Mountain coach to Skardu.

Deosai season

June to September

Plains open.

Deep winter

December to February

Very cold; flights often cancelled.

Along the Indus

The road to Skardu follows the Indus through narrow gorges; landslides can cause delays.

Where to board

Sadiqabad and Skardu terminals

Where to board in Sadiqabad and where you arrive in Skardu.

Sadiqabad

Daewoo Express
KLP Road near Sabz Mandi, Tehsil Sadiqabad. Helpline 111-007-008.
Royal Movers
Main GT Road, next door to the Waraich Express terminal.

Skardu

NATCO
Skardu terminal.
K2 Movers
Skardu office.
Onward
Shigar and Deosai.
The road

The road from Sadiqabad to Skardu

To Rawalpindi, then north.

  1. SadiqabadDeparture, km 0.
  2. RawalpindiChange, km 800.
  3. ChilasKKH, km 1,180.
  4. SkarduArrival about a day after departure, km 1,440.

The Skardu road

From the Karakoram Highway near Jaglot, the Skardu road follows the Indus east through a deep gorge into Baltistan.

Bus or flight

Sadiqabad to Skardu: bus or flight

How the realistic options compare on this route.

01Recommended

Bus

Rs 9,600about, two stages

Journey time
About 26h
Frequency
Daily
Arrives
Skardu

The practical route.

Best for most.

02Flights

Fly from Islamabad

Check airlineweather dependent

Journey time
About 1h flight
Frequency
Weather permitting
From
Islamabad

Flights save a day but are often cancelled for weather.

If time is short.

Cheapest way to travel from Sadiqabad to Skardu

About Rs 9,600 by coach via Rawalpindi.

Common questions

Sadiqabad to Skardu bus FAQs

What is the Sadiqabad to Skardu bus ticket price?

About Rs 9,600 in total: about Rs 3,900 to Rawalpindi plus Rs 5,500 to Rs 6,160 with NATCO. Confirm on the day.

How long does the bus from Sadiqabad to Skardu take?

About a day or more, including the change for roughly 1,440 km via rawalpindi and the skardu road.

How is Skardu different from Gilgit by road?

The Skardu road leaves the Karakoram Highway and follows the Indus east, adding several hours.

When can I visit Deosai?

Usually June to September, by jeep from Skardu.

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