Mardan to Gilgit Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing

Gilgit, the capital of Gilgit-Baltistan, means one change at Rawalpindi for Mardan passengers: a Daewoo Express seat to Rawalpindi for about Rs 720 and NATCO to Gilgit for Rs 3,760, about 19 and a half hours and 750 km.

Two coaches from Rs 4,480 via Rawalpindi, per seat

Cheapest total
Rs 4,480via Rawalpindi
Journey time
with the change
Distance
About 750 kmvia Rawalpindi
Change at
Rawalpindicoach to coach
Second leg
Rs 3,760Rawalpindi to Gilgit

Quick Fare Check: Mardan to Gilgit costs from about Rs 4,480 in fares: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 720; NATCO to Gilgit at Rs 3,760. Allow about 19 and a half hours.

Mardan to Gilgit bus fare by operator

There is no through coach from Mardan to Gilgit; the table lists each ride in order.

Mardan to Gilgit bus ticket prices by operator and class, cheapest first
Bus operatorClassRouteJourney timeTicket priceBooking
Daewoo ExpressLuxury ACLeg 1: Rashakai to Rawalpindi, about 8:45 am to 7:45 pmRs 720Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Mardan to Gilgit
Coasters and vansCoaster or vanLeg 1: Mardan to Pirwadhai, through the dayPaid on boardTickets at the stand
NATCOLuxury ACLeg 2: Rawalpindi to Gilgit, evening, from its own terminalRs 3,760Book now NATCO Luxury, Mardan to Gilgit
Mashabrum ToursLuxuryLeg 2: Pirwadhai to Gilgit, about 9 pmRs 4,000Book now Mashabrum Tours Luxury, Mardan to Gilgit
K2 MoversLuxuryLeg 2: Pirwadhai to Gilgit, 5 pmRs 4,500Book now K2 Movers Luxury, Mardan to Gilgit

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. Every Rawalpindi to Gilgit option is on the Rawalpindi to Gilgit page.

Mardan to Gilgit route map

Mardan to Gilgit route map Map of the Mardan to Gilgit bus route through Mardan, Rashakai, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Besham, Dasu, Chilas, Gilgit. 34°N 36°N 72°E 74°E Mardan Rawalpindi Gilgit 50 km N
Cities plotted from their coordinates; the line shows the corridor, not every bend of the road. Coaches run by Rashakai and the M-1 to Rawalpindi, then the Karakoram Highway to Gilgit.

Totals to Gilgit

  1. Daewoo Express plus NATCORs 4,480
  2. Daewoo Express plus Mashabrum ToursRs 4,720
  3. Daewoo Express plus K2 MoversRs 5,220
Coach fares added together for one adult, one way, cheapest first.

Mardan to Gilgit bus timings

For Mardan to Gilgit, time the first ride so you reach Rawalpindi with an hour in hand.

  1. 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.

  2. Rawalpindi to Gilgit

    Several a day

    From Rawalpindi: NATCO in the evening, from its own terminal; Mashabrum Tours about 9 pm; K2 Movers at 5 pm. The ride takes about 17 hours.

  3. 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.

  4. Snow and landslides

    Check first

    Mountain roads can close after snow or landslides; check the road before you leave the twin cities.

Mardan to Gilgit bus online booking

Mardan to Gilgit bus online booking covers the Rawalpindi coach and the Gilgit seat; book both for the same day, with at least an hour between them.

  1. Choose your coach

    Pick an operator and class from the fare table above, and check where it boards and drops before you pay.

  2. Pick your seat

    Choose a window or aisle seat on the seat map. Women are seated beside women or family members.

  3. Pay and board

    Pay by JazzCash, Easypaisa or card and keep the e-ticket. Carry your CNIC and reach the terminal 30 minutes early.

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Which is the best bus service from Mardan to Gilgit?

The best way from Mardan to Gilgit is an early start, so that every change happens in daylight.

  • Daewoo Express

    Most departures

    About Rs 720 to Rawalpindi.

    From Rs 720

  • NATCO

    Lowest Gilgit fare

    About Rs 3,760 from Rawalpindi to Gilgit.

    From Rs 3,760

  • Mashabrum Tours

    Also runs

    About Rs 4,000 from Rawalpindi to Gilgit.

    From Rs 4,000

Our pick

Take Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi, then NATCO to Gilgit, for about Rs 4,480 in all.

Before you book a Mardan to Gilgit bus

Before you travel from Mardan to Gilgit, three things are worth knowing.

  • Indus gorge

    The Karakoram Highway follows the Indus gorge past Dasu and Chilas on the way to Gilgit.

  • Rawalpindi first

    The first leg has its own page: see Mardan to Rawalpindi.

  • Hunza

    See Mardan to Hunza.

Mardan to Gilgit bus FAQs

What is the Mardan to Gilgit bus fare?

From about Rs 4,480 in coach fares: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 720; NATCO to Gilgit at Rs 3,760.

Is there a direct bus from Mardan to Gilgit?

No. Change at Rawalpindi.

How long does Mardan to Gilgit take?

About 19 and a half hours, including the waits between rides.

Which buses run from Rawalpindi to Gilgit?

K2 Movers, Mashabrum Tours and NATCO run the Rawalpindi to Gilgit 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 Gilgit bus tickets for your date

Book your coach to Rawalpindi and the Gilgit leg, then pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card.

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