Sargodha to Balakot Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
Sargodha to Balakot is about 385 km, ending where the Kunhar river leaves the Kaghan valley. Take a coach to Rawalpindi and a Hazara coach or wagon through Mansehra, or the seasonal Faisal Movers Naran coach.
To Rawalpindi Rs 1,470 then the onward coach
Quick Fare Check: Sargodha to Balakot starts with Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,470; the onward fare to Balakot is confirmed at booking. Allow about nine hours in all.
Sargodha to Balakot bus fare by operator
No coach runs straight from Sargodha to Balakot, so the fare is the Rawalpindi leg plus the Balakot leg.
| 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 Balakot | |
| Al Shahbaz | Standard | Leg 1: to Rawalpindi, 1 am | Rs 1,500 | Book now Al Shahbaz Standard, Sargodha to Balakot | |
| Faisal Movers | Executive AC | Leg 2: Rawalpindi to Balakot, Naran coach from the twin cities; ask for Balakot | At booking | Book now Faisal Movers Executive, Sargodha to Balakot | |
| Hazara coaches and wagons | Coach or wagon | Leg 2: Pirwadhai to Balakot, via Mansehra | At the stand | Tickets at the stand |
Indicative one-way prices for one adult seat on each leg; the live fare confirms at checkout.
Sargodha to Balakot route map
Fares to Rawalpindi
- Daewoo ExpressRs 1,470
- Al ShahbazRs 1,500
Sargodha to Balakot bus timings
For Sargodha to Balakot, time the first coach so you reach Rawalpindi with an hour in hand before the Balakot coach.
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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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Twin cities to Balakot
Through the day
Hazara coaches and wagons depart Pirwadhai all day, and in season the Faisal Movers Naran coach runs through Balakot.
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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 Balakot bus online booking
Sargodha to Balakot bus online booking works leg by leg: reserve the Rawalpindi coach first, then the Balakot seat that suits its arrival.
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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 Balakot?
The best way from Sargodha to Balakot is an early coach to Rawalpindi and the Balakot coach the same day.
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Faisal Movers
Runs to Balakot
Runs from Rawalpindi; the fare is quoted at booking.
Fare at booking
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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 for about Rs 1,470, then book the Balakot coach that suits its arrival.
Before you book a Sargodha to Balakot bus
Three things help on the Sargodha to Balakot trip.
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Kaghan gateway
From Balakot the Kaghan valley road climbs to Naran and on to the Babusar pass.
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Rebuilt town
Balakot was rebuilt after the 2005 earthquake.
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Naran beyond
See Sargodha to Naran.
Sargodha to Balakot bus FAQs
What is the Sargodha to Balakot bus fare?
About Rs 1,470 with Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi, plus the Balakot fare, confirmed at booking.
Is there a direct bus from Sargodha to Balakot?
No. Change at Rawalpindi for the Balakot coach.
How long does Sargodha to Balakot take?
About nine hours, including about three and a half hours to Rawalpindi and the wait between coaches.
Which buses run from Rawalpindi to Balakot?
Faisal Movers and Hazara coaches and wagons run the Rawalpindi to Balakot leg.
How do I get to Balakot from Rawalpindi?
By Hazara coach or wagon by way of Mansehra, about five hours.
Book Sargodha to Balakot bus tickets for your date
Book your coach to Rawalpindi and the Balakot leg, then pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card.
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