Sargodha to Neelum Valley Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
The Neelum valley winds north-east from Muzaffarabad along its river through Athmuqam, Keran and Sharda to Arang Kel, about 450 km from Sargodha. Take a coach to Rawalpindi, a Muzaffarabad Express coach and then a jeep or van up the valley.
Fares from Rs 2,420 via Rawalpindi, per seat
Quick Fare Check: Sargodha to Neelum Valley costs from about Rs 2,420 for two coaches and a local ride: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,470 and Muzaffarabad Express on to Muzaffarabad at Rs 950, then a jeep or van to Neelum Valley, paid locally; allow about twelve hours.
Sargodha to Neelum Valley bus fare by operator
Sargodha to Neelum Valley bus fares add up three tickets: the run up the M-2 to the twin cities and the Rawalpindi to Muzaffarabad coach, then a jeep or van to Neelum Valley.
| 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 Neelum Valley | |
| Al Shahbaz | Standard | Leg 1: to Rawalpindi, 1 am | Rs 1,500 | Book now Al Shahbaz Standard, Sargodha to Neelum Valley | |
| Muzaffarabad Express | Yutong | Leg 2: Rawalpindi to Muzaffarabad | Rs 950 | Book now Muzaffarabad Express Yutong, Sargodha to Neelum Valley | |
| Muzaffarabad Express | Luxury AC | Leg 2: Rawalpindi to Muzaffarabad | Rs 1,200 | Book now Muzaffarabad Express Luxury, Sargodha to Neelum Valley | |
| Jeeps and vans | Jeep or van | Leg 3: Muzaffarabad to Athmuqam and Keran | Paid on board | Tickets at the stand |
Indicative one-way prices for one adult seat on each leg; the live fare confirms at checkout.
Sargodha to Neelum Valley route map
Totals to Neelum Valley
- Daewoo Express plus Muzaffarabad ExpressRs 2,420
- Al Shahbaz plus Muzaffarabad ExpressRs 2,700
Sargodha to Neelum Valley bus timings
Sargodha to Neelum Valley bus timings come down to reaching Rawalpindi before the Muzaffarabad 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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Twin cities to Muzaffarabad
Through the day
Muzaffarabad Express runs all day, and jeeps or vans on to Athmuqam take roughly three and a half 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 Neelum Valley bus online booking
Sargodha to Neelum Valley bus online booking covers the Rawalpindi coach and the Muzaffarabad seat; book both for the same day, with at least an hour between them.
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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 Neelum Valley?
The best way from Sargodha to Neelum Valley is an early coach to Rawalpindi and the Muzaffarabad coach the same day.
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Muzaffarabad Express
Lowest Muzaffarabad fare
About Rs 950 from Rawalpindi.
From Rs 950
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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 Muzaffarabad Express on to Muzaffarabad, for about Rs 2,420 in all.
Before you book a Sargodha to Neelum Valley bus
Before you set off from Sargodha to Neelum Valley, three things are worth knowing.
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Keran and Sharda
At Keran the river forms the Line of Control, and Sharda has the ruins of an ancient seat of learning.
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Change at Muzaffarabad
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Carry your CNIC
Expect checkpoints along the Neelum valley road.
Sargodha to Neelum Valley bus FAQs
What is the Sargodha to Neelum Valley bus fare?
From about Rs 2,420 for two coaches and a local ride: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi and Muzaffarabad Express on to Muzaffarabad.
Is there a direct bus from Sargodha to Neelum Valley?
No. Change at Rawalpindi and again at Muzaffarabad for the Muzaffarabad coach.
How long does Sargodha to Neelum Valley take?
About twelve hours, including about three and a half hours to Rawalpindi and the wait between coaches.
Which buses run from Rawalpindi to Muzaffarabad?
Muzaffarabad Express runs the Rawalpindi to Muzaffarabad leg.
How long does Muzaffarabad to Athmuqam take?
Roughly three and a half hours by jeep or van.
Book Sargodha to Neelum Valley bus tickets for your date
Book your coach to Rawalpindi and the Muzaffarabad leg, then pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card.
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