Gilgit to Islamabad / Rawalpindi Bus Route, Timings & Fares 2026
Planning to travel from Gilgit to Islamabad / Rawalpindi? We have compiled the complete journey details including the latest bus ticket prices, daily departure timings, and a list of all operators serving this route. Whether you're looking for the cheapest fare or a premium luxury bus, find everything you need below.
Gilgit to Islamabad / Rawalpindi Key Facts: The lowest ticket fare starts from Rs. 5,500. There are 1 bus operators serving this route with 1+ daily departures.
- Distance: 496 km
- Estimated Time: 6h 15m
- Starting Fare: Rs. 5,500
- Operators: NATCO Express
Quick Facts
Distance
496 KM
By Bus
6h 15m
By Train
8h 20m
By Air
45m
Daily Buses
1+
Starting Fare
Rs. 5,500
Gilgit to Islamabad / Rawalpindi Rest Stops & Journey Info
Buses typically make 1–2 meal and prayer stops, depending on journey length.
Rest areas include food courts, clean washrooms, and convenience stores.
Exact stops vary by operator and highway route.
Gilgit to Islamabad / Rawalpindi Boarding & Dropping Points
Departure
Gilgit
Gilgit Terminal
Faisal Movers, Near Natco Bus Terminal Gilgit.
Faisal Movers, Near Natco Bus Terminal Gilgit.
K2 Movers Main Terminal
Headquarter
Headquarter
NATCO Gilgit
NATCO Office, Gilgit
Contact number: 05811-920435
NATCO Office, Gilgit
Contact number: 05811-920435
Arrival
Islamabad / Rawalpindi
Bahawalpur Terminal
Near Army Petrol Pump Bahawalpur
Near Army Petrol Pump Bahawalpur
Baloch Transport Islamabad
Islamabad Bus Terminal Motorway Chowk 26 # chungi (PSW Mor)
Contact number: 0311 1155255
Islamabad Bus Terminal Motorway Chowk 26 # chungi (PSW Mor)
Contact number: 0311 1155255
Baloch Transport Rawalpindi
Pir Wadhai Mor, Shalimar Bus Terminal, Rawalpindi
Contact number: 03111-155-255
Pir Wadhai Mor, Shalimar Bus Terminal, Rawalpindi
Contact number: 03111-155-255
City Terminal Islamabad
Faisal Movers, Ghazali Road near Grand Trunk Rd, Islamabad
Faisal Movers, Ghazali Road near Grand Trunk Rd, Islamabad
Crystal Lines Travels Pirwadhai
Crystal Lines Travels, Main Pirwadhai Road, Rawalpindi
Crystal Lines Travels, Main Pirwadhai Road, Rawalpindi
Daewoo Express Rawalpindi
Khasra No. 1459/2/2, Village Jhangi Syedan, Near EME College
Contact number: 051-5466215
Khasra No. 1459/2/2, Village Jhangi Syedan, Near EME College
Contact number: 051-5466215
Daewoo Express Terminal Address
Faisal Movers Islamabad
Motor-ways Chowk # 26 Peshawar Road, Islamabad.
Contact number: 03111224488
Motor-ways Chowk # 26 Peshawar Road, Islamabad.
Contact number: 03111224488
Faisal Movers Rawalpindi Faizabad
Al Makkah Terminal Main Faizabad Chowk Rawalpindi
Contact number: 051-111-22-44-88 / 0315-8
Al Makkah Terminal Main Faizabad Chowk Rawalpindi
Contact number: 051-111-22-44-88 / 0315-8
Faisal Movers Rawalpindi Pirwadhai
Crystal Lines Terminal, Pirwadhai Rawalpindi
Contact number: 051-111-22-44-88 / 0315-8
Crystal Lines Terminal, Pirwadhai Rawalpindi
Contact number: 051-111-22-44-88 / 0315-8
Faizabad Rawalpindi Terminal
Main Faizabad Chowk, Opposite Old Daewoo Terminal, Peer Wadhai Moor, Rawalpindi
Main Faizabad Chowk, Opposite Old Daewoo Terminal, Peer Wadhai Moor, Rawalpindi
Faizabad Terminal
Faizabad, Islamabad
Faizabad, Islamabad
Faizabad Terminal Rawalpindi
Faisal Movers, AL Makkah Terminal Faizabad, IJP Road, Rawalpindi.
Faisal Movers, AL Makkah Terminal Faizabad, IJP Road, Rawalpindi.
General Bus Stand Rawalpindi
Hindukush Express Karachi Company Islamabad
Karachi Company Bus Stop, G-9, Islamabad
Contact number: 0345-0170800
Karachi Company Bus Stop, G-9, Islamabad
Contact number: 0345-0170800
Hindukush Express Pir Wadhai
Crystal Line Travels, Main Pir Wadhai Road, Rawalpindi
Contact number: 0300-0341203
Crystal Line Travels, Main Pir Wadhai Road, Rawalpindi
Contact number: 0300-0341203
Islamabad Bus Terminal RM
Islamabad Bus Terminal
Islamabad Bus Terminal
Islamabad Terminal
Faisal Movers Faizabad, Pirwadhai Crystal Lines & City Terminal near 26 no More
Faisal Movers Faizabad, Pirwadhai Crystal Lines & City Terminal near 26 no More
Kohistan Express Faizabad
Faizabad, near Bilal Travels, Rawalpindi
Contact number: 0315-1776444
Faizabad, near Bilal Travels, Rawalpindi
Contact number: 0315-1776444
Kohistan Express Islamabad 26 Number
Near Motorway Chowk 26 No, Islamabad
Contact number: 0332-1776444
Near Motorway Chowk 26 No, Islamabad
Contact number: 0332-1776444
Main Pirwadhai Road
Main Pirwadhai Road. Pirwadhai. Rawalpindi
Main Pirwadhai Road. Pirwadhai. Rawalpindi
Motorway Express Islamabad G-8
G-8 Markaz, Behind Waheed Chemist, Islamabad
Contact number: 03110222266
G-8 Markaz, Behind Waheed Chemist, Islamabad
Contact number: 03110222266
Motorway Express Rawalpindi
Opp. New Khan Adda, Near Kainaat Travels, Rawalpindi
Contact number: 03110222266
Opp. New Khan Adda, Near Kainaat Travels, Rawalpindi
Contact number: 03110222266
Multan Terminal
Vehari Chowk, General Bus Stand, Multan.
Vehari Chowk, General Bus Stand, Multan.
NATCO Islamabad
NATCO Office, Islamabad
Contact number: 051-4864041
NATCO Office, Islamabad
Contact number: 051-4864041
NATCO Rawalpindi
NATCO Office, Rawalpindi
Contact number: 051-9334556
NATCO Office, Rawalpindi
Contact number: 051-9334556
New City Islamabad Terminal
Motor-ways Chowk # 26 Peshawar Road, Islamabad.
Motor-ways Chowk # 26 Peshawar Road, Islamabad.
New City Islamabad Terminal
Motor-ways Chowk # 26 Peshawar Road, Islamabad.
Motor-ways Chowk # 26 Peshawar Road, Islamabad.
New Khan Rawalpindi
New Khan Terminal, Rawalpindi
Contact number: 03177052555
New Khan Terminal, Rawalpindi
Contact number: 03177052555
Niazi Express 99 Rawalpindi
Near Jhangi Sayyedan, near EME College, Peshawar Road
Contact number: 051-5466215
Near Jhangi Sayyedan, near EME College, Peshawar Road
Contact number: 051-5466215
Niazi Express Islamabad
Mangla Road, Karachi Company, G-9 Markaz, G-9, Islamabad
Contact number: 0321 4900999
Mangla Road, Karachi Company, G-9 Markaz, G-9, Islamabad
Contact number: 0321 4900999
Niazi Express Rawalpindi
Bilal Daewoo Peshawar road Rawalpindi.
Contact number: 051-111-287-444
Bilal Daewoo Peshawar road Rawalpindi.
Contact number: 051-111-287-444
Pakistan Express Faizabad
General Bus Stand, Faizabad
Contact number: 03345884747
General Bus Stand, Faizabad
Contact number: 03345884747
Pakistan Express Rawalpindi
General Bus Stand, Pirwadhai, Rawalpindi
Contact number: 03345884747
General Bus Stand, Pirwadhai, Rawalpindi
Contact number: 03345884747
Pindi Coaches Main Terminal
Headquarter
Headquarter
Pindi Coaches Pirwadhai Terminal
Main Pirwadhai Road, Pirwadhai, Rawalpindi
Contact number: 0301-8797686
Main Pirwadhai Road, Pirwadhai, Rawalpindi
Contact number: 0301-8797686
Pindi Coaches Sadiqabad New Bus Stand
New Bus Stand, Sadiqabad, Rawalpindi
Contact number: 0306-5094786
New Bus Stand, Sadiqabad, Rawalpindi
Contact number: 0306-5094786
Pirwadhai Bus Terminal RWP
Pirwadhai Bus Terminal, Rawalpindi
Pirwadhai Bus Terminal, Rawalpindi
Pirwadhai Terminal
Pirwadhai, Rawalpindi
Pirwadhai, Rawalpindi
Pirwadhai Terminal Rawalpindi
Crystal Line Terminal, Opposite Pir Wadhai General Bus stand Rawalpindi.
Crystal Line Terminal, Opposite Pir Wadhai General Bus stand Rawalpindi.
Potohar Express Main Terminal
Headquarter
Headquarter
Rana Brothers Main Terminal
Headquarter
Headquarter
Rawalpindi Head Office
Main Peshawar Rd, Near Pirwadhai, Rawalpindi
Main Peshawar Rd, Near Pirwadhai, Rawalpindi
Rawalpindi Terminal
Pirwadhai Road, Rawalpindi.
Pirwadhai Road, Rawalpindi.
Road Master Terminal PirWadhai
Road Master Terminal PirWadhai
Road Master Terminal PirWadhai
Sada Bahar Islamabad
G 9 Markaz G-9, Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory
Contact number: 03331114688 0321-4348923
G 9 Markaz G-9, Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory
Contact number: 03331114688 0321-4348923
Sada Bahar Rawalpindi &
Pirwadhai Adda Rawalpindi
Contact number: 03331114688\0300-5340676\
Pirwadhai Adda Rawalpindi
Contact number: 03331114688\0300-5340676\
Sania Express Faizabad Terminal Rawalpindi
Main Faizabad Chowk, opposite old Daewoo Terminal, Pir Wadhai Mor, Rawalpindi
Contact number: 051-1112244 88
Main Faizabad Chowk, opposite old Daewoo Terminal, Pir Wadhai Mor, Rawalpindi
Contact number: 051-1112244 88
Sania Express New City Terminal Islamabad
Motorway Chowk # 26, Peshawar Road, Islamabad
Contact number: 03158222024
Motorway Chowk # 26, Peshawar Road, Islamabad
Contact number: 03158222024
Silk Line Faizabad Terminal Rawalpindi
I.J.P. Road, Faizabad, I-8/4, Rawalpindi
Contact number: 03111254333
I.J.P. Road, Faizabad, I-8/4, Rawalpindi
Contact number: 03111254333
Skyways Islamabad
Plot #203, Street # 1, Industrial Area, Sector I-10/3, Islamabad, Pakistan
Contact number: 051-111-555-567
Plot #203, Street # 1, Industrial Area, Sector I-10/3, Islamabad, Pakistan
Contact number: 051-111-555-567
Swat Coach Rawalpindi Booking Office
Contact number: 0342-2033535
Contact number: 0342-2033535
Gilgit to Islamabad / Rawalpindi Bus Ticket Price by Class
The Gilgit to Islamabad / Rawalpindi bus ticket price depends on the class of bus you pick. Below is what each class costs on this route right now, and which companies run it.
| Bus Class | Ticket Price | Bus Service |
|---|---|---|
| Luxury | Rs. 3,825 | Marcopolo Express |
| Executive Class | Rs. 5,500 | Faisal Movers |
| Standard | Rs. 5,500 | Faisal Movers |
| Yutong | Rs. 5,500 | NATCO Express |
| Daewoo | Rs. 5,500 | NATCO Express |
| Executive | Rs. 6,500 | Kainat Travels |
Economy buses are the cheapest and stop more often on the way. Business and Executive buses cost more but give you wider seats, more leg room and fewer stops. Sleeper buses have beds instead of seats and suit long night journeys. Check the bus timings above to see which class runs at the time you want to travel.
FAQ
Gilgit to Islamabad / Rawalpindi — Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes about 6h 15m. The exact time depends on the bus company you choose and the traffic on the day.
The ticket price starts from Rs. 5,500 for a standard AC bus. Business, executive and sleeper buses cost more. The full fare list for every company is given above.
NATCO Express run buses on this route, along with other companies. You can see every operator, with their timings and ticket price, on this page.
First compare the bus timings and ticket price of every company above. For online booking, use the operator's own app or website, or call the contact number given on this page. You can also buy your ticket at the bus terminal before the bus leaves.
Buses run through the day on this route. The full timetable, with first and last bus timings for every company, is shown above. Early morning and late night buses are the best choice if you want to avoid city traffic.