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

Khaplu lies past Rawalpindi, which is about an hour and three quarters from Mardan; there NATCO runs to Skardu for about Rs 5,121; then take a van for the last two and a half hours. It is the Ghanche valley town beyond Skardu, about 28 and a half hours away in all.

Fares from Rs 5,841 via Rawalpindi and Skardu, per seat

Cheapest total
Rs 5,841via Rawalpindi and Skardu
Journey time
with the changes
Distance
About 1,000 kmvia Rawalpindi and Skardu
Change at
Rawalpindi, Skarduthen local transport
Second leg
Rs 5,121Rawalpindi to Skardu

Quick Fare Check: Mardan to Khaplu costs from about Rs 5,841 in fares, then a local ride paid on board: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 720; NATCO to Skardu at Rs 5,121; local vans to Khaplu, paid on board. Allow about 28 and a half hours.

Mardan to Khaplu bus fare by operator

No coach runs straight from Mardan to Khaplu, so the fare is the Rawalpindi leg plus the Skardu leg and a van to Khaplu.

Mardan to Khaplu 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 Khaplu
Coasters and vansCoaster or vanLeg 1: Mardan to Pirwadhai, through the dayPaid on boardTickets at the stand
NATCOCoachLeg 2: Rawalpindi to Skardu, 2 pmRs 5,121Book now NATCO Coach, Mardan to Khaplu
K2 MoversLuxuryLeg 2: Pirwadhai to Skardu, 6 pm; book by phoneRs 5,200Book now K2 Movers Luxury, Mardan to Khaplu
Mashabrum ToursLuxuryLeg 2: Pirwadhai to Skardu, eveningRs 5,500Book now Mashabrum Tours Luxury, Mardan to Khaplu
Local vansVanLeg 3: Skardu to Khaplu, through the dayPaid on boardTickets 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 Khaplu route map

Mardan to Khaplu route map Map of the Mardan to Khaplu bus route through Mardan, Rashakai, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Besham, Chilas, Jaglot, Skardu, Khaplu. 34°N 72°E 74°E 76°E Mardan Rawalpindi Skardu Khaplu 100 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 and the Skardu road and on to Khaplu.

Totals to Khaplu

  1. Daewoo Express plus NATCORs 5,841
  2. Daewoo Express plus K2 MoversRs 5,920
  3. Daewoo Express plus Mashabrum ToursRs 6,220
Coach fares added together for one adult, one way; the local fare is extra.

Mardan to Khaplu bus timings

For Mardan to Khaplu, 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 Skardu

    Several a day

    From Rawalpindi: NATCO at 2 pm; K2 Movers at 6 pm; book by phone; Mashabrum Tours in the evening. The ride takes about 23 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. Skardu to Khaplu

    As they fill

    Local vans leave Skardu for Khaplu as they fill, from early morning until evening; the ride takes about two and a half hours.

Mardan to Khaplu bus online booking

Mardan to Khaplu bus online booking covers the Rawalpindi coach and the Skardu 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 Khaplu?

The best way from Mardan to Khaplu is an early start to Rawalpindi and the onward coach the same day.

  • Daewoo Express

    Most departures

    About Rs 720 to Rawalpindi.

    From Rs 720

  • NATCO

    Lowest Skardu fare

    About Rs 5,121 from Rawalpindi to Skardu.

    From Rs 5,121

  • K2 Movers

    Also runs

    About Rs 5,200 from Rawalpindi to Skardu.

    From Rs 5,200

Our pick

Take Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi, then NATCO to Skardu, for about Rs 5,841 in all before the local ride.

Before you book a Mardan to Khaplu bus

Three things help on the Mardan to Khaplu trip.

  • Palace

    The restored palace of Khaplu’s rajas now works as a heritage hotel.

  • Rawalpindi first

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

  • Skardu

    See Mardan to Skardu.

Mardan to Khaplu bus FAQs

What is the Mardan to Khaplu bus fare?

From about Rs 5,841 in coach fares: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 720; NATCO to Skardu at Rs 5,121; the last local ride is paid on board.

Is there a direct bus from Mardan to Khaplu?

No. Change at Rawalpindi and Skardu.

How long does Mardan to Khaplu take?

About 28 and a half hours, including the waits between rides.

How long is the Skardu to Khaplu ride?

About two and a half 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 Khaplu bus tickets for your date

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

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