Mardan to Astore Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
Mardan to Astore works out at two rides and about 14 and a half hours: a Rs 720 Daewoo Express ticket to Rawalpindi and a Rs 2,630 NATCO ticket on to Astore. Astore is the valley below Nanga Parbat’s Rupal face.
Two coaches from Rs 3,350 via Rawalpindi, per seat
Quick Fare Check: Mardan to Astore costs from about Rs 3,350 in fares: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 720; NATCO to Astore at Rs 2,630. Allow about 14 and a half hours.
Mardan to Astore bus fare by operator
There is no through coach from Mardan to Astore; the table lists each ride in order.
| Bus operator | Class | Route | Journey time | Ticket price | Booking |
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| Daewoo Express | Luxury AC | Leg 1: Rashakai to Rawalpindi, about 8:45 am to 7:45 pm | Rs 720 | Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Mardan to Astore | |
| Coasters and vans | Coaster or van | Leg 1: Mardan to Pirwadhai, through the day | Paid on board | Tickets at the stand | |
| NATCO | Coach | Leg 2: Rawalpindi to Astore, 4:30 pm | Rs 2,630 | Book now NATCO Coach, Mardan to Astore |
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.
Mardan to Astore route map
Totals to Astore
- Daewoo Express plus NATCORs 3,350
Mardan to Astore bus timings
Mardan to Astore bus timings follow the coaches and vans on each leg; start early so every change is in daylight.
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To Rawalpindi
Through the day
Daewoo Express leaves the Rashakai terminal between about 8:45 am and 7:45 pm and reaches Rawalpindi in an hour and three quarters.
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Rawalpindi to Astore
4:30 pm
NATCO leaves Rawalpindi at 4:30 pm and reaches Astore in 12 hours.
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The change
Allow an hour
Daewoo’s coaches from Rashakai set down near Chungi 26 on Peshawar Road; Pirwadhai, where the northern coaches and coasters load, is about 20 minutes away by rickshaw.
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Snow and landslides
Check first
Mountain roads can close after snow or landslides; check the road before you leave the twin cities.
Mardan to Astore bus online booking
Mardan to Astore bus online booking covers the Rawalpindi coach and the Astore seat; book both for the same day, with at least an hour between them.
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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 Mardan to Astore?
The best way from Mardan to Astore is an early start, so that every change happens in daylight.
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Daewoo Express
Most departures
About Rs 720 to Rawalpindi.
From Rs 720
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NATCO
Coach to Astore
About Rs 2,630 from Rawalpindi to Astore.
From Rs 2,630
Our pick
Take Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi, then NATCO to Astore, for about Rs 3,350 in all.
Before you book a Mardan to Astore bus
Before you travel from Mardan to Astore, three things are worth knowing.
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Snow
Winter snow can shut the Astore valley roads; check conditions before setting out.
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Rawalpindi first
The first leg has its own page: see Mardan to Rawalpindi.
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Chilas
See Mardan to Chilas.
Mardan to Astore bus FAQs
What is the Mardan to Astore bus fare?
From about Rs 3,350 in coach fares: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 720; NATCO to Astore at Rs 2,630.
Is there a direct bus from Mardan to Astore?
No. Change at Rawalpindi.
How long does Mardan to Astore take?
About 14 and a half hours, including the waits between rides.
Which buses run from Rawalpindi to Astore?
NATCO runs the Rawalpindi to Astore leg.
Where does the first ride leave from?
From Daewoo’s Mardan terminal at the Rashakai interchange on the M-1, about 20 minutes south of the city.
Book Mardan to Astore bus tickets for your date
Book your coach to Rawalpindi and the Astore leg, then pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card.
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