Mardan to Bannu Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
Bannu, the walled market town of southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, sits 260 km south-west of Mardan: a van down the Mardan road to Peshawar, coaches or vans to Kohat, then coaches or vans for the final two and three quarter hours, roughly six and a half hours.
To Peshawar Rs 540 then local transport
Quick Fare Check: Mardan to Bannu starts with Daewoo Express to Peshawar at Rs 540; the onward rides are paid on board. Allow about six and a half hours in all.
Mardan to Bannu bus fare by operator
There is no through coach from Mardan to Bannu; 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 Peshawar, about 4 am to 10 pm | Rs 540 | Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Mardan to Bannu | |
| Local coaches and vans | Coach or van | Leg 1: Mardan to Peshawar, through the day | Paid on board | Tickets at the stand | |
| Local coaches and vans | Coach or van | Leg 2: Peshawar to Kohat, through the day | Paid on board | Tickets at the stand | |
| Regional coaches and vans | Coach or van | Leg 3: Kohat to Bannu, through the day | 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.
Mardan to Bannu route map
Fares to Peshawar
- Daewoo Express LuxuryRs 540
Mardan to Bannu bus timings
Mardan to Bannu bus timings follow the coaches and vans on each leg; start early so every change is in daylight.
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To Peshawar
Through the day
Daewoo Express leaves the Rashakai terminal between about 4 am and 10 pm and reaches Peshawar in an hour.
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Peshawar to Kohat
Dawn to dusk
Local coaches and vans pull out of Peshawar for Kohat whenever they fill, from first light until early evening; about an hour and a half.
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The change
Allow an hour
Coaches and vans from Mardan arrive at Peshawar’s general bus stand, where vans for Jamrud and coaches for Kohat load.
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Kohat to Bannu
Through the day
Regional coaches and vans run from Kohat to Bannu all day, leaving when full; allow just under three hours.
Mardan to Bannu bus online booking
The Peshawar coach on the Mardan to Bannu trip can be booked online; the local rides are paid on board.
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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 Bannu?
The best way from Mardan to Bannu is an early start to Peshawar and the onward ride the same day.
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Daewoo Express
Most departures
About Rs 540 to Peshawar.
From Rs 540
Our pick
Take Daewoo Express to Peshawar for about Rs 540, then the first onward ride from Peshawar.
Before you book a Mardan to Bannu bus
Before you book a Mardan to Bannu bus, three things are worth knowing.
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Security checks
Expect police and army checkpoints on the roads into Bannu, and carry your CNIC.
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Peshawar first
The first leg has its own page: see Mardan to Peshawar.
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Karak
See Mardan to Karak.
Mardan to Bannu bus FAQs
What is the Mardan to Bannu bus fare?
About Rs 540 for Daewoo Express to Peshawar; the onward fares are paid at the stand or at booking.
Is there a direct bus from Mardan to Bannu?
No. Change at Peshawar and Kohat.
How long does Mardan to Bannu take?
About six and a half hours, including the waits between rides.
How long is the Kohat to Bannu ride?
Just under three hours.
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 Bannu bus tickets for your date
Book your coach to Peshawar and pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card; the local rides are paid on board.
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