Mardan to Islamabad Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
Daewoo Express links Mardan with Islamabad from its terminal at Rashakai on the M-1, between about 8:45 am and 7:45 pm, for about Rs 820; the 145 km to the capital take an hour and three quarters.
Fares from Rs 820 one way, per seat
Quick Fare Check: Mardan to Islamabad coaches cost about Rs 820 with Daewoo Express (Luxury), for a trip of about an hour and three quarters.
Mardan to Islamabad bus fare by operator
Mardan to Islamabad bus fares below come from the operators’ own listings.
| Bus operator | Class | Route | Journey time | Ticket price | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daewoo Express | Luxury AC | about 8:45 am to 7:45 pm | Rs 820 | Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Mardan to Islamabad |
Indicative one-way prices for one adult seat from the Daewoo Express fare list and terminal timetable and the operators’ listings (October 2026). Confirm the time, fare and boarding point when you book.
Mardan to Islamabad route map
Fares by operator
- Daewoo Express LuxuryRs 820
Mardan to Islamabad bus timings
Mardan to Islamabad buses run through the day; Daewoo Express runs between about 8:45 am and 7:45 pm.
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Daewoo Express
Through the day
Daewoo Express leaves the Rashakai terminal between about 8:45 am and 7:45 pm, about Rs 820, and reaches Islamabad in an hour and three quarters.
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Boarding
Be early
Daewoo Express boards at Daewoo’s Mardan terminal at the Rashakai interchange on the M-1, about 20 minutes south of the city (0304 1117008); reach the stop 30 minutes before departure.
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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.
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Coming back
Same day
Coaches also run Islamabad to Mardan through the day, so a same-day return is easy.
Mardan to Islamabad bus online booking
Mardan to Islamabad bus online booking takes a few minutes: pick an operator and class, choose a seat and pay.
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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 Islamabad?
The best bus from Mardan to Islamabad is Daewoo Express, the company selling booked seats on the road.
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Daewoo Express
Most departures
About Rs 820 to Islamabad.
From Rs 820
Our pick
Book Daewoo Express at about Rs 820; allow about an hour and three quarters.
Before you book a Mardan to Islamabad bus
Before you travel from Mardan to Islamabad, three things are worth knowing.
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Rashakai terminal
Daewoo’s Mardan coaches leave from its terminal at the Rashakai interchange on the M-1, about 20 minutes south of the city; vans from the general bus stand run there through the day.
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Faizabad
Faizabad, on the Islamabad and Rawalpindi border, is where many long-distance coaches stop.
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Return trip
For the journey back, see Islamabad to Mardan.
Mardan to Islamabad bus FAQs
What is the Mardan to Islamabad bus fare?
About Rs 820 with Daewoo Express (Luxury).
What time does the Islamabad coach leave Mardan?
Daewoo Express leaves between about 8:45 am and 7:45 pm.
How long does it take?
About an hour and three quarters.
Where does the coach leave from in Mardan?
Daewoo Express boards at Daewoo’s Mardan terminal at the Rashakai interchange on the M-1, about 20 minutes south of the city (0304 1117008).
How far is it?
About 145 km by road.
Book Mardan to Islamabad bus tickets for your date
Choose from the operators on this route, then pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card.
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