There are 3 ways to get from Rawalpindi to Kel by bus, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Islamabad to Naranbus
- Take the taxi from Naran to Keltaxi
9h 21m$33–47Fly to Skardu Airport, taxi
- Fly from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to Skardu Airport (KDU)plane ISB - KDU
- Take the taxi from Skardu Airport (KDU) to Keltaxi
6h 19m$185–441Fly to Gilgit, taxi
- Fly from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to Gilgit (GIL)plane ISB - GIL
- Take the taxi from Gilgit (GIL) to Keltaxi
6h 17m$160–186
Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to Skardu Airport (KDU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rawalpindi to Kel is to bus and taxi which costs $30 - $50 and takes 9h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Rawalpindi to Kel is to fly and taxi which takes 6h 17m and costs $160 - $190.
The distance between Rawalpindi and Kel is 353 km.
The best way to get from Rawalpindi to Kel without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 9h 21m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 9h 21m to get from Rawalpindi to Kel, including transfers.
There are four+ hotels available in Kel.
What companies run services between Rawalpindi, Pakistan and Kel, Pakistan?
There is no direct connection from Rawalpindi to Kel. However, you can take the taxi to Islamabad, take the bus to Naran, then take the taxi to Kel. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Islamabad International Airport (ISB) airport, fly to Skardu Airport (KDU), then take the taxi to Kel.
- Website
- www4.piac.com.pk
Flights from Islamabad International Airport to Skardu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–340
Flights from Islamabad International Airport to Gilgit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $105–115
- Phone
- (061) 111 22 44 88
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bookkaru
Bus from Islamabad to Naran
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–13
- Website
- Bookkaru
- Website
- Faisal Movers
- Executive
- $5–13
- Premium Plus
- $8–11
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Estimated price
- $25–65
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