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

Skardu is one stop beyond Rawalpindi for Mardan travellers: reach Rawalpindi, about an hour and three quarters away, then take a NATCO seat to Skardu for about Rs 5,121. Allow about 25 and a half hours for the 910 km to the capital of Baltistan.

Two coaches from Rs 5,841 via Rawalpindi, per seat

Cheapest total
Rs 5,841via Rawalpindi
Journey time
with the change
Distance
About 910 kmvia Rawalpindi
Change at
Rawalpindicoach to coach
Second leg
Rs 5,121Rawalpindi to Skardu

Quick Fare Check: Mardan to Skardu costs from about Rs 5,841 in fares: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 720; NATCO to Skardu at Rs 5,121. Allow about 25 and a half hours.

Mardan to Skardu bus fare by operator

Mardan to Skardu bus fares add up across two rides, since nothing runs straight through.

Mardan to Skardu 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 Skardu
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 Skardu
K2 MoversLuxuryLeg 2: Pirwadhai to Skardu, 6 pm; book by phoneRs 5,200Book now K2 Movers Luxury, Mardan to Skardu
Mashabrum ToursLuxuryLeg 2: Pirwadhai to Skardu, eveningRs 5,500Book now Mashabrum Tours Luxury, Mardan to Skardu

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 Skardu option is on the Rawalpindi to Skardu page.

Mardan to Skardu route map

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

Totals to Skardu

  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, cheapest first.

Mardan to Skardu bus timings

For Mardan to Skardu, 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. Snow and landslides

    Check first

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

Mardan to Skardu bus online booking

Mardan to Skardu 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 Skardu?

The best way from Mardan to Skardu 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 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 you book a Mardan to Skardu bus

Three things help on the Mardan to Skardu trip.

Mardan to Skardu bus FAQs

What is the Mardan to Skardu bus fare?

From about Rs 5,841 in coach fares: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 720; NATCO to Skardu at Rs 5,121.

Is there a direct bus from Mardan to Skardu?

No. Change at Rawalpindi.

How long does Mardan to Skardu take?

About 25 and a half hours, including the waits between rides.

Which buses run from Rawalpindi to Skardu?

K2 Movers, Mashabrum Tours and NATCO run the Rawalpindi to Skardu 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 Skardu 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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