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

Muzaffarabad, the capital of Azad Kashmir, means one change at Rawalpindi for Mardan passengers: Daewoo Express as far as Rawalpindi (Rs 720), then local coasters as far as Muzaffarabad (Rs 800), just under six hours and 290 km.

Two coaches from Rs 1,520 via Rawalpindi, per seat

Cheapest total
Rs 1,520via Rawalpindi
Journey time
with the change
Distance
About 290 kmvia Rawalpindi
Change at
Rawalpindicoach to coach
Second leg
Rs 800Rawalpindi to Muzaffarabad

Quick Fare Check: Mardan to Muzaffarabad costs from about Rs 1,520 in fares: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 720; local coasters to Muzaffarabad at Rs 800. Allow just under six hours.

Mardan to Muzaffarabad bus fare by operator

No coach runs straight from Mardan to Muzaffarabad, so the fare is the Rawalpindi leg and the Muzaffarabad leg.

Mardan to Muzaffarabad 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 Muzaffarabad
Coasters and vansCoaster or vanLeg 1: Mardan to Pirwadhai, through the dayPaid on boardTickets at the stand
Local coastersCoasterLeg 2: Rawalpindi to MuzaffarabadRs 800Tickets at the stand
Muzaffarabad ExpressYutongLeg 2: Rawalpindi to MuzaffarabadRs 950Book now Muzaffarabad Express Yutong, Mardan to Muzaffarabad
Muzaffarabad ExpressLuxury ACLeg 2: Rawalpindi to MuzaffarabadRs 1,200Book now Muzaffarabad Express Luxury, Mardan to Muzaffarabad
Muzaffarabad ExpressBusiness ACLeg 2: Rawalpindi to MuzaffarabadRs 1,600Book now Muzaffarabad Express Business, Mardan to Muzaffarabad

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 Muzaffarabad route map

Mardan to Muzaffarabad route map Map of the Mardan to Muzaffarabad bus route through Mardan, Rashakai, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Murree, Kohala, Muzaffarabad. 34°N 72°E Mardan Rawalpindi Muzaffarabad 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 on to Muzaffarabad.

Totals to Muzaffarabad

  1. Daewoo Express plus local coastersRs 1,520
  2. Daewoo Express plus Muzaffarabad Express YutongRs 1,670
  3. Daewoo Express plus Muzaffarabad Express LuxuryRs 1,920
Coach fares added together for one adult, one way, cheapest first.

Mardan to Muzaffarabad bus timings

For Mardan to Muzaffarabad, 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 Muzaffarabad

    Dawn to dusk

    Local coasters leave Rawalpindi for Muzaffarabad as they fill, from early morning until evening; the ride takes about three and a quarter 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 Muzaffarabad bus online booking

Mardan to Muzaffarabad bus online booking covers the Rawalpindi coach and the Muzaffarabad 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 Muzaffarabad?

For Mardan to Muzaffarabad, the best plan is the first coach to Rawalpindi, leaving the rest of the day for the onward rides.

Our pick

Take Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi, then local coasters to Muzaffarabad, for about Rs 1,520 in all.

Before you book a Mardan to Muzaffarabad bus

Three things help on the Mardan to Muzaffarabad trip.

Mardan to Muzaffarabad bus FAQs

What is the Mardan to Muzaffarabad bus fare?

From about Rs 1,520 in coach fares: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 720; local coasters to Muzaffarabad at Rs 800.

Is there a direct bus from Mardan to Muzaffarabad?

No. Change at Rawalpindi.

How long does Mardan to Muzaffarabad take?

Just under six hours, including the waits between rides.

Which buses run from Rawalpindi to Muzaffarabad?

Muzaffarabad Express runs the Rawalpindi to Muzaffarabad 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 Muzaffarabad bus tickets for your date

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

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