Mardan to Rawalakot Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
Rawalakot lies past Rawalpindi, which is about an hour and three quarters from Mardan; there local coasters run to Rawalakot for about Rs 900. It is the Poonch division hill town, about six and a half hours away in all.
Two coaches from Rs 1,620 via Rawalpindi, per seat
Quick Fare Check: Mardan to Rawalakot costs from about Rs 1,620 in fares: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 720; local coasters to Rawalakot at Rs 900. Allow about six and a half hours.
Mardan to Rawalakot bus fare by operator
There is no through coach from Mardan to Rawalakot; 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 Rawalpindi, about 8:45 am to 7:45 pm | Rs 720 | Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Mardan to Rawalakot | |
| Coasters and vans | Coaster or van | Leg 1: Mardan to Pirwadhai, through the day | Paid on board | Tickets at the stand | |
| Local coasters | Coaster | Leg 2: Rawalpindi to Rawalakot | Rs 900 | Tickets at the stand | |
| Muzaffarabad Express | Luxury AC | Leg 2: Rawalpindi to Rawalakot | Rs 1,300 | Book now Muzaffarabad Express Luxury, Mardan to Rawalakot |
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 Rawalakot route map
Totals to Rawalakot
- Daewoo Express plus local coastersRs 1,620
- Daewoo Express plus Muzaffarabad ExpressRs 2,020
Mardan to Rawalakot bus timings
For Mardan to Rawalakot, time the first ride so you reach Rawalpindi with an hour in hand.
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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.
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Rawalpindi to Rawalakot
Dawn to dusk
Local coasters pull out of Rawalpindi for Rawalakot whenever they fill, from first light until early evening; about four hours.
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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.
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Snow and landslides
Check first
Mountain roads can close after snow or landslides; check the road before you leave the twin cities.
Mardan to Rawalakot bus online booking
Mardan to Rawalakot bus online booking covers the Rawalpindi coach and the Rawalakot seat; book both for the same day, with at least an hour between them.
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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 Rawalakot?
The best way from Mardan to Rawalakot is an early start, so that every change happens in daylight.
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Daewoo Express
Most departures
About Rs 720 to Rawalpindi.
From Rs 720
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Muzaffarabad Express
Also runs
About Rs 1,300 from Rawalpindi to Rawalakot.
From Rs 1,300
Our pick
Take Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi, then local coasters to Rawalakot, for about Rs 1,620 in all.
Before you book a Mardan to Rawalakot bus
Before you travel from Mardan to Rawalakot, three things are worth knowing.
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Banjosa
Banjosa lake is a short drive from Rawalakot.
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Rawalpindi first
The first leg has its own page: see Mardan to Rawalpindi.
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Bagh
See Mardan to Bagh.
Mardan to Rawalakot bus FAQs
What is the Mardan to Rawalakot bus fare?
From about Rs 1,620 in coach fares: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 720; local coasters to Rawalakot at Rs 900.
Is there a direct bus from Mardan to Rawalakot?
No. Change at Rawalpindi.
How long does Mardan to Rawalakot take?
About six and a half hours, including the waits between rides.
Which buses run from Rawalpindi to Rawalakot?
Muzaffarabad Express runs the Rawalpindi to Rawalakot 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 Rawalakot bus tickets for your date
Book your coach to Rawalpindi and the Rawalakot leg, then pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card.
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