Sargodha to Skardu Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
Skardu, the main town of Baltistan and the starting point for K2 expeditions and the Deosai plains, is about 925 km from Sargodha. Take a coach to Rawalpindi, then a long coach ride up the Karakoram Highway and the Skardu road.
Two coaches from Rs 6,591 via Rawalpindi, per seat
Quick Fare Check: Sargodha to Skardu costs from about Rs 6,591 for two coaches: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,470 and NATCO on to Skardu at Rs 5,121; allow about 27 hours.
Sargodha to Skardu bus fare by operator
Sargodha to Skardu bus fares add up two tickets: the run up the M-2 to the twin cities and the Rawalpindi to Skardu 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 Skardu | |
| Al Shahbaz | Standard | Leg 1: to Rawalpindi, 1 am | Rs 1,500 | Book now Al Shahbaz Standard, Sargodha to Skardu | |
| NATCO | Coach | Leg 2: Rawalpindi to Skardu, 2 pm | Rs 5,121 | Book now NATCO Coach, Sargodha to Skardu | |
| K2 Movers | Luxury | Leg 2: Pirwadhai to Skardu, 6 pm; book by phone | Rs 5,200 | Tickets at the stand | |
| Mashabrum Tours | Luxury | Leg 2: Pirwadhai to Skardu, evening | Rs 5,500 | Book now Mashabrum Tours Luxury, Sargodha to Skardu | |
| Faisal Movers | Executive AC | Leg 2: Islamabad to Skardu | Rs 5,500 | Book now Faisal Movers Executive, Sargodha to Skardu |
Indicative one-way prices for one adult seat on each leg; the live fare confirms at checkout. Every Rawalpindi to Skardu operator is on the Rawalpindi to Skardu page.
Sargodha to Skardu route map
Coach totals to Skardu
- Daewoo Express plus NATCORs 6,591
- Daewoo Express plus K2 MoversRs 6,670
- Daewoo Express plus Mashabrum ToursRs 6,970
- Al Shahbaz plus Mashabrum ToursRs 7,000
Sargodha to Skardu bus timings
Sargodha to Skardu bus timings are set by the Rawalpindi departures, so plan the first coach around them.
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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 Skardu
2 to 6 pm
NATCO goes at 2 pm and K2 Movers at 6 pm, with Mashabrum Tours in the evening and Faisal Movers from Islamabad; expect 22 to 24 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 Skardu bus online booking
Sargodha to Skardu bus online booking works leg by leg: reserve the Rawalpindi coach first, then the Skardu 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 Skardu?
The best way from Sargodha to Skardu is an early coach to Rawalpindi and the Skardu coach the same day.
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NATCO
Lowest Skardu fare
About Rs 5,121 from Rawalpindi.
From Rs 5,121
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Faisal Movers
More comfort
About Rs 5,500 in Executive from Rawalpindi.
From Rs 5,500
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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 Skardu, for about Rs 6,591 in all.
Before you book a Sargodha to Skardu bus
Before you book a Sargodha to Skardu bus, check these three things.
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Deosai
The Deosai plateau opens between Skardu and Astore in summer.
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Flying instead
Skardu also has flights from Lahore and Islamabad; see Lahore to Skardu flights.
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Khaplu beyond
See Sargodha to Khaplu.
Sargodha to Skardu bus FAQs
What is the Sargodha to Skardu bus fare?
From about Rs 6,591 for two coaches: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi and NATCO on to Skardu.
Is there a direct bus from Sargodha to Skardu?
No. Change at Rawalpindi for the Skardu coach.
How long does Sargodha to Skardu take?
About 27 hours, including about three and a half hours to Rawalpindi and the wait between coaches.
Which buses run from Rawalpindi to Skardu?
NATCO, K2 Movers, Mashabrum Tours and Faisal Movers run the Rawalpindi to Skardu leg.
Which twin cities coach is cheapest to Skardu?
NATCO at about Rs 5,121, leaving at 2 pm.
Book Sargodha to Skardu bus tickets for your date
Book your coach to Rawalpindi and the Skardu leg, then pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card.
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