Sargodha to Astore Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
Sargodha to Astore is about 725 km, ending in the valley beneath the Rupal face of Nanga Parbat. A coach to Rawalpindi connects with the single 4:30 pm NATCO departure for Astore.
Two coaches from Rs 4,100 via Rawalpindi, per seat
Quick Fare Check: Sargodha to Astore costs from about Rs 4,100 for two coaches: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,470 and NATCO on to Astore at Rs 2,630; allow about 16 hours.
Sargodha to Astore bus fare by operator
Sargodha to Astore bus fares add up two tickets: the run up the M-2 to the twin cities and the Rawalpindi to Astore coach.
| Bus operator | Class | Route | Journey time | Ticket price | Booking |
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| Daewoo Express | Luxury AC | Leg 1: to Rawalpindi, 9 am, 11 am or 1 pm | Rs 1,470 | Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Sargodha to Astore | |
| Al Shahbaz | Standard | Leg 1: to Rawalpindi, 1 am | Rs 1,500 | Book now Al Shahbaz Standard, Sargodha to Astore | |
| NATCO | Coach | Leg 2: Rawalpindi to Astore, 4:30 pm | Rs 2,630 | Book now NATCO Coach, Sargodha to Astore |
Indicative one-way prices for one adult seat on each leg; the live fare confirms at checkout.
Sargodha to Astore route map
Coach totals to Astore
- Daewoo Express plus NATCORs 4,100
- Al Shahbaz plus NATCORs 4,130
Sargodha to Astore bus timings
Sargodha to Astore bus timings come down to reaching Rawalpindi before the Astore departures.
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To the twin cities
1 am to 1 pm
Al Shahbaz leaves Sargodha at 1 am and Daewoo Express at 9 and 11 am and 1 pm; about three and a half hours by the M-2.
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Rawalpindi to Astore
4:30 pm
One departure, by NATCO at 4:30 pm; allow around 12 hours.
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The change
Allow an hour
Daewoo Express arrives at its twin cities terminal on Peshawar Road, while most northbound coaches leave from Pirwadhai or Faizabad, so allow 30 to 45 minutes across Rawalpindi.
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Winter
Check the road
Snow and landslides can close the mountain roads between December and March, so check before you set off.
Sargodha to Astore bus online booking
Book both legs of the Sargodha to Astore trip together, so the Rawalpindi coach arrives in good time for the Astore departure.
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Choose your coach
Pick an operator and class from the fare table above, and check where it boards and drops before you pay.
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Pick your seat
Choose a window or aisle seat on the seat map. Women are seated beside women or family members.
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Pay and board
Pay by JazzCash, Easypaisa or card and keep the e-ticket. Carry your CNIC and reach the terminal 30 minutes early.
Which is the best bus service from Sargodha to Astore?
The best way from Sargodha to Astore is an early coach to Rawalpindi and the Astore coach the same day.
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NATCO
Lowest Astore fare
About Rs 2,630 from Rawalpindi.
From Rs 2,630
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Daewoo Express
Cheapest first leg
About Rs 1,470 to Rawalpindi, at 9 or 11 am or 1 pm.
From Rs 1,470
Our pick
Take Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi and NATCO on to Astore, for about Rs 4,100 in all.
Before you book a Sargodha to Astore bus
Before you set off from Sargodha to Astore, three things are worth knowing.
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Rama meadows
Above Astore, the Rama meadows give a close view of Nanga Parbat.
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Deosai
Only in summer can you cross the Deosai plains by road to Skardu.
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Catch the 4:30 pm
A morning coach from Sargodha reaches Rawalpindi in good time.
Sargodha to Astore bus FAQs
What is the Sargodha to Astore bus fare?
From about Rs 4,100 for two coaches: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi and NATCO on to Astore.
Is there a direct bus from Sargodha to Astore?
No. Change at Rawalpindi for the Astore coach.
How long does Sargodha to Astore take?
About 16 hours, including about three and a half hours to Rawalpindi and the wait between coaches.
Which buses run from Rawalpindi to Astore?
NATCO runs the Rawalpindi to Astore leg.
What time is the Astore coach?
The NATCO Astore coach departs Rawalpindi at 4:30 pm and takes around 12 hours.
Book Sargodha to Astore bus tickets for your date
Book your coach to Rawalpindi and the Astore leg, then pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card.
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