Mardan to Bhakkar Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
Expect just under eight hours from Mardan to Bhakkar, the Thal desert district town on the Indus: the Rs 2,480 Daewoo Express coach to Dera Ismail Khan, then coaches or vans for the final hour and a half.
To Dera Ismail Khan Rs 2,480 then local transport
Quick Fare Check: Mardan to Bhakkar starts with Daewoo Express to Dera Ismail Khan at Rs 2,480; the onward fare to Bhakkar is paid at the stand. Allow just under eight hours in all.
Mardan to Bhakkar bus fare by operator
There is no through coach from Mardan to Bhakkar; 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 Dera Ismail Khan, 4:10 pm | Rs 2,480 | Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Mardan to Bhakkar | |
| Local coaches and vans | Coach or van | Leg 2: Dera Ismail Khan to Bhakkar, 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 Bhakkar route map
Fares to Dera Ismail Khan
- Daewoo Express LuxuryRs 2,480
Mardan to Bhakkar bus timings
For Mardan to Bhakkar, time the first ride so you reach Dera Ismail Khan with an hour in hand.
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To Dera Ismail Khan
4:10 pm
Daewoo Express leaves the Rashakai terminal at 4:10 pm and reaches Dera Ismail Khan in five and a half hours.
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Dera Ismail Khan to Bhakkar
As they fill
Local coaches and vans leave Dera Ismail Khan for Bhakkar as they fill, from early morning until evening; the ride takes about an hour and a half.
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The change
Allow an hour
The Daewoo coach from Rashakai arrives at its Dera Ismail Khan terminal; coaches and vans for Tank, Bhakkar and Zhob leave from the general bus stand.
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Eid rush
Book early
Coaches out of Mardan and Rashakai fill days ahead of both Eids; book as soon as your dates are fixed.
Mardan to Bhakkar bus online booking
The Dera Ismail Khan coach on the Mardan to Bhakkar trip can be booked online; the local ride is 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 Bhakkar?
The best way from Mardan to Bhakkar is an early start to Dera Ismail Khan and the onward ride the same day.
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Daewoo Express
Booked seat
About Rs 2,480 to Dera Ismail Khan.
From Rs 2,480
Our pick
Take Daewoo Express to Dera Ismail Khan for about Rs 2,480, then the first onward ride from Dera Ismail Khan.
Before you book a Mardan to Bhakkar bus
Three things help on the Mardan to Bhakkar trip.
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Chickpeas
The sandy Thal round Bhakkar is one of Pakistan’s main chickpea areas.
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Dera Ismail Khan first
The first leg has its own page: see Mardan to Dera Ismail Khan.
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Layyah
See Mardan to Layyah.
Mardan to Bhakkar bus FAQs
What is the Mardan to Bhakkar bus fare?
About Rs 2,480 for Daewoo Express to Dera Ismail Khan; the onward fare is paid at the stand or at booking.
Is there a direct bus from Mardan to Bhakkar?
No. Change at Dera Ismail Khan.
How long does Mardan to Bhakkar take?
Just under eight hours, including the waits between rides.
How long is the Dera Ismail Khan to Bhakkar ride?
About an hour and a half.
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 Bhakkar bus tickets for your date
Book your coach to Dera Ismail Khan and pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card; the local ride is paid on board.
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