Dera Ghazi Khan to Kalam Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
Kalam needs two changes at Rawalpindi and Swat from Dera Ghazi Khan: Daewoo Express as far as Rawalpindi (Rs 2,980), Swat Coach on to Swat at Rs 1,700, then a van or jeep ride of about three hours to finish. Allow about 17 and a quarter hours for the upper Swat valley resort.
Fares from Rs 4,680 via Rawalpindi and Swat, per seat
Quick Fare Check: Dera Ghazi Khan to Kalam costs from about Rs 4,680 in fares, then a local ride paid on board: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 2,980; Swat Coach to Swat at Rs 1,700; local vans and jeeps to Kalam, paid on board. Allow about 17 and a quarter hours.
Dera Ghazi Khan to Kalam bus fare by operator
No coach runs straight from Dera Ghazi Khan to Kalam, so the fare is the Rawalpindi leg plus the Swat leg and a van or jeep to Kalam.
| Bus operator | Class | Route | Journey time | Ticket price | Booking |
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| Daewoo Express | Luxury AC | Leg 1: Dera Ghazi Khan to Rawalpindi, 10:30 am or 11:30 pm | Rs 2,980 | Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Dera Ghazi Khan to Kalam | |
| Faisal Movers | Standard AC | Leg 1: Dera Ghazi Khan to Rawalpindi, about 9 am to 10 pm | Rs 3,100 | Book now Faisal Movers Standard, Dera Ghazi Khan to Kalam | |
| Swat Coach | Standard | Leg 2: twin cities to Mingora | Rs 1,700 | Book now Swat Coach Standard, Dera Ghazi Khan to Kalam | |
| Motorway Express | Luxury coaster | Leg 2: G-8 Markaz to Mingora | Rs 1,900 | Book now Motorway Express Luxury coaster, Dera Ghazi Khan to Kalam | |
| Faisal Movers | Executive AC | Leg 2: Chungi 26 or Faizabad to Mingora | Rs 2,200 | Book now Faisal Movers Executive, Dera Ghazi Khan to Kalam | |
| Local vans and jeeps | Van or jeep | Leg 3: Swat to Kalam, from Mingora | Paid on board | Tickets at the stand |
Indicative one-way prices for one adult seat on each leg; local fares are paid on board and the live coach fare confirms at checkout.
Dera Ghazi Khan to Kalam route map
Totals to Kalam
- Daewoo Express plus Swat CoachRs 4,680
- Faisal Movers plus Swat CoachRs 4,800
- Daewoo Express plus Motorway ExpressRs 4,880
- Faisal Movers plus Motorway ExpressRs 5,000
- Faisal Movers plus Faisal MoversRs 5,300
Dera Ghazi Khan to Kalam bus timings
For Dera Ghazi Khan to Kalam, time the first ride so you reach Rawalpindi with an hour in hand.
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To Rawalpindi
Several a day
From Dera Ghazi Khan: Daewoo Express at 10:30 am or 11:30 pm; Faisal Movers between about 9 am and 10 pm. The ride takes about eight hours.
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Rawalpindi to Swat
Several a day
From Rawalpindi: Swat Coach, with times given at booking; Motorway Express, with times given at booking; Faisal Movers, with times given at booking. The ride takes about five hours.
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The change
Allow an hour
Daewoo’s coaches from Dera Ghazi Khan set down near Chungi 26 on Peshawar Road; Pirwadhai, where most northern coaches and coasters load, is about 20 minutes away by rickshaw.
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Swat to Kalam
Dawn to dusk
Local vans and jeeps run from Swat to Kalam all day, leaving when full; allow about three hours.
Dera Ghazi Khan to Kalam bus online booking
Book both legs of the Dera Ghazi Khan to Kalam trip together, so the Rawalpindi coach arrives in good time for the Swat departure.
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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 Dera Ghazi Khan to Kalam?
For Dera Ghazi Khan to Kalam, the best plan is the first coach to Rawalpindi, leaving the rest of the day for the onward rides.
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Faisal Movers
Also runs
About Rs 3,100 to Rawalpindi and Rs 2,200 from Rawalpindi to Swat.
From Rs 2,200
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Swat Coach
Lowest Swat fare
About Rs 1,700 from Rawalpindi to Swat.
From Rs 1,700
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Daewoo Express
Lowest Rawalpindi fare
About Rs 2,980 to Rawalpindi.
From Rs 2,980
Our pick
Take Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi, then Swat Coach to Swat, for about Rs 4,680 in all before the local ride.
Before you book a Dera Ghazi Khan to Kalam bus
Before you book a Dera Ghazi Khan to Kalam bus, three things are worth knowing.
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Ushu forest
The pine forest of Ushu begins just above Kalam; snow closes the upper valley in deep winter.
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Rawalpindi first
The first leg has its own page: see Dera Ghazi Khan to Rawalpindi.
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Swat
Dera Ghazi Khan to Kalam bus FAQs
What is the Dera Ghazi Khan to Kalam bus fare?
From about Rs 4,680 in coach fares: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 2,980; Swat Coach to Swat at Rs 1,700; the last local ride is paid on board.
Is there a direct bus from Dera Ghazi Khan to Kalam?
No. Change at Rawalpindi and Swat.
How long does Dera Ghazi Khan to Kalam take?
About 17 and a quarter hours, including the waits between rides.
How long is the Swat to Kalam ride?
About three hours.
Where does the first ride leave from?
From Daewoo’s Dera Ghazi Khan terminal.
Book Dera Ghazi Khan to Kalam bus tickets for your date
Book your coach to Rawalpindi and the Swat leg, then pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card.
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