🚌 Bus Route

Islamabad / Rawalpindi to Gilgit Bus

Schedules, Ticket Prices & Timings 2026

Islamabad / Rawalpindi to Gilgit Bus — Key Facts

The bus route from Islamabad / Rawalpindi to Gilgit covers a distance of 492 km with an estimated travel time of 13h 10m. The lowest ticket fare starts from Rs. 4,800. There are 4 bus operators serving this route, including Crystal Lines, NATCO Express, Kainat Travels.

⚡ Quick Facts

Distance
492 KM
By Bus
13h 10m
By Train
8h 15m
By Air
45m
Daily Buses
4+
Starting Fare
Rs. 4,800
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Islamabad / Rawalpindi to Gilgit Bus Ticket Prices

Operator Bus Type Ticket Price (PKR)
Crystal Lines Luxury
Rs. 4,800
NATCO Express Yutong Bus
Rs. 5,500 – Rs. 6,000
Kainat Travels Executive
Rs. 6,500
Faisal Movers Executive Class
Rs. 5,500 – Rs. 6,000
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Islamabad / Rawalpindi to Gilgit Departure Timings

Operator Bus Type Departure Action
Crystal Lines Luxury 07:00 AM In-Terminal Only
NATCO Express Yutong Bus 10:00 AM In-Terminal Only
Kainat Travels Executive 04:00 PM In-Terminal Only
Faisal Movers Executive Class 05:00 PM In-Terminal Only
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Islamabad / Rawalpindi to Gilgit 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.
ℹ️ Exact stops vary by operator and highway route.
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Islamabad / Rawalpindi to Gilgit Boarding & Dropping Points

Departure Islamabad / Rawalpindi
Bahawalpur Terminal
Near Army Petrol Pump Bahawalpur
Baloch Transport Islamabad
Islamabad Bus Terminal Motorway Chowk 26 # chungi (PSW Mor)
City Terminal Islamabad
Faisal Movers, Ghazali Road near Grand Trunk Rd, Islamabad
Crystal Lines Travels Pirwadhai
Crystal Lines Travels, Main Pirwadhai Road, Rawalpindi
Daewoo Express Rawalpindi
Khasra No. 1459/2/2, Village Jhangi Syedan, Near EME College
Daewoo Express Terminal Address
Faisal Movers Islamabad
Motor-ways Chowk # 26 Peshawar Road, Islamabad.
Faisal Movers Rawalpindi Faizabad
Al Makkah Terminal Main Faizabad Chowk Rawalpindi
Faisal Movers Rawalpindi Pirwadhai
Crystal Lines Terminal, Pirwadhai Rawalpindi
Faizabad Rawalpindi Terminal
Main Faizabad Chowk, Opposite Old Daewoo Terminal, Peer Wadhai Moor, Rawalpindi
Faizabad Terminal
Faizabad, Islamabad
Faizabad Terminal Rawalpindi
Faisal Movers, AL Makkah Terminal Faizabad, IJP Road, Rawalpindi.
General Bus Stand Rawalpindi
Islamabad Bus Terminal RM
Islamabad Bus Terminal
Islamabad Terminal
Faisal Movers Faizabad, Pirwadhai Crystal Lines & City Terminal near 26 no More
Main Pirwadhai Road
Main Pirwadhai Road. Pirwadhai. Rawalpindi
Multan Terminal
Vehari Chowk, General Bus Stand, Multan.
New City Islamabad Terminal
Motor-ways Chowk # 26 Peshawar Road, Islamabad.
New City Islamabad Terminal
Motor-ways Chowk # 26 Peshawar Road, Islamabad.
Niazi Express Islamabad
Mangla Road, Karachi Company, G-9 Markaz, G-9, Islamabad
Niazi Express Rawalpindi
Bilal Daewoo Peshawar road Rawalpindi.
Pindi Coaches Main Terminal
Headquarter
Pirwadhai Bus Terminal RWP
Pirwadhai Bus Terminal, Rawalpindi
Pirwadhai Terminal
Pirwadhai, Rawalpindi
Pirwadhai Terminal Rawalpindi
Crystal Line Terminal, Opposite Pir Wadhai General Bus stand Rawalpindi.
Potohar Express Main Terminal
Headquarter
Rana Brothers Main Terminal
Headquarter
Rawalpindi Head Office
Main Peshawar Rd, Near Pirwadhai, Rawalpindi
Rawalpindi Terminal
Pirwadhai Road, Rawalpindi.
Road Master Terminal PirWadhai
Road Master Terminal PirWadhai
Sada Bahar Islamabad
G 9 Markaz G-9, Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory
Sada Bahar Rawalpindi &
Pirwadhai Adda Rawalpindi
Skyways Islamabad
 Plot #203, Street # 1, Industrial Area, Sector I-10/3, Islamabad, Pakistan
Arrival Gilgit
Gilgit Terminal
Faisal Movers, Near Natco Bus Terminal Gilgit.
K2 Movers Main Terminal
Headquarter
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❓ FAQ

Islamabad / Rawalpindi to Gilgit — Frequently Asked Questions

The average travel time is approximately 13h 10m, depending on the bus operator and traffic conditions.
The cheapest fare starts from around Rs. 4,800 for standard AC services.
Major operators include Crystal Lines, NATCO Express, Kainat Travels and several other premium services.
You can book tickets directly at the operator's terminal, through their official mobile apps, or by using online portals like Bookme or Sastaticket.
Early morning (6 AM - 8 AM) or late night (after 10 PM) are usually the best times to avoid heavy city traffic and enjoy a smoother journey.
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