Mingora to Dera Ismail Khan Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing

Dera Ismail Khan is the Indus-side gateway to southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. From Mingora it takes two rides and about eight and a half hours: a Rs 770 Daewoo Express ticket to Mardan, followed by a Rs 2,480 Daewoo Express ticket on to Dera Ismail Khan.

Two coaches from Rs 3,250 via Mardan, per seat

Cheapest total
Rs 3,250via Mardan
Journey time
with the change
Distance
About 470 kmvia Mardan
Change at
Mardancoach to coach
Second leg
Rs 2,480Mardan to Dera Ismail Khan

Quick Fare Check: Mingora to Dera Ismail Khan costs from about Rs 3,250 in fares: Daewoo Express to Mardan at Rs 770; Daewoo Express to Dera Ismail Khan at Rs 2,480. Allow about eight and a half hours.

Mingora to Dera Ismail Khan bus fare by operator

There is no through coach from Mingora to Dera Ismail Khan; the table lists each ride in order.

Mingora to Dera Ismail Khan bus ticket prices by operator and class, cheapest first
Bus operatorClassRouteJourney timeTicket priceBooking
Daewoo ExpressLuxury ACLeg 1: Amankot to Rashakai, 9 am, noon, 2:30 or 4:30 pmRs 770Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Mingora to Dera Ismail Khan
Coaches and vansCoach or vanLeg 1: Mingora to Mardan, through the dayPaid on boardTickets at the stand
Daewoo ExpressLuxury ACLeg 2: Rashakai to Dera Ismail Khan, 4:10 pmRs 2,480Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Mingora to Dera Ismail Khan

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 Mardan to Dera Ismail Khan option is on the Mardan to Dera Ismail Khan page.

Mingora to Dera Ismail Khan route map

Mingora to Dera Ismail Khan route map Map of the Mingora to Dera Ismail Khan bus route through Mingora, Barikot, Chakdara, Batkhela, Mardan, Rashakai, Dera Ismail Khan. 32°N 34°N 70°E 72°E Mingora Mardan Dera Ismail Khan 100 km N
Cities plotted from their coordinates; the line shows the corridor, not every bend of the road. Coaches run down the valley and the Swat Expressway to Rashakai, then on to Dera Ismail Khan.

Totals to Dera Ismail Khan

  1. Daewoo Express plus Daewoo ExpressRs 3,250
Coach fares added together for one adult, one way, cheapest first.

Mingora to Dera Ismail Khan bus timings

Mingora to Dera Ismail Khan bus timings follow the coaches and vans on each leg; start early so every change is in daylight.

  1. To Mardan

    Daily

    Daewoo Express leaves Amankot at 9 am, noon, 2:30 or 4:30 pm and reaches Mardan in two and a quarter hours.

  2. Mardan to Dera Ismail Khan

    4:10 pm

    Daewoo Express leaves Mardan at 4:10 pm and reaches Dera Ismail Khan in five and a half hours.

  3. The change

    Allow an hour

    Daewoo’s Mingora coaches stop at its Rashakai terminal on the M-1, 20 minutes south of Mardan, and the Sindh and Dera Ismail Khan coaches leave from the same terminal; vans for Charsadda, Swabi and Nowshera load at Mardan’s general bus stand.

  4. Monsoon floods

    July to August

    The Swat river can rise within an hour in monsoon storms; stay off the river banks and check the Kalam road before setting out.

Mingora to Dera Ismail Khan bus online booking

Book both legs of the Mingora to Dera Ismail Khan trip together, so the Mardan coach arrives in good time for the Dera Ismail Khan departure.

  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 Mingora to Dera Ismail Khan?

The best way from Mingora to Dera Ismail Khan is an early start to Mardan and the onward coach the same day.

  • Daewoo Express

    Booked seat

    About Rs 770 to Mardan and Rs 2,480 from Mardan to Dera Ismail Khan.

    From Rs 770

Our pick

Take Daewoo Express to Mardan, then Daewoo Express to Dera Ismail Khan, for about Rs 3,250 in all.

Before you book a Mingora to Dera Ismail Khan bus

Three things help on the Mingora to Dera Ismail Khan trip.

  • Zhob road

    West of Dera Ismail Khan the road climbs into the hills towards Zhob.

  • Mardan first

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

  • Bhakkar

    See Mingora to Bhakkar.

Mingora to Dera Ismail Khan bus FAQs

What is the Mingora to Dera Ismail Khan bus fare?

From about Rs 3,250 in coach fares: Daewoo Express to Mardan at Rs 770; Daewoo Express to Dera Ismail Khan at Rs 2,480.

Is there a direct bus from Mingora to Dera Ismail Khan?

No. Change at Mardan.

How long does Mingora to Dera Ismail Khan take?

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

Which buses run from Mardan to Dera Ismail Khan?

Daewoo Express runs the Mardan to Dera Ismail Khan leg.

Where does the first ride leave from?

From Daewoo’s Swat terminal at Amankot on the GT Road, opposite the PSO pump near GTS, Mingora.

Book Mingora to Dera Ismail Khan bus tickets for your date

Book your coach to Mardan and the Dera Ismail Khan leg, then pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card.

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