Mingora to Dir Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
Dir is two rides from Mingora: coaches and vans down the valley and west through Chakdara to Timergara, about two and a half hours, then local vans north for another hour and a half.
Fares On board coaches and vans
Quick Fare Check: Mingora to Dir is about 145 km with a change at Timergara: coaches and vans to Timergara, paid on board; local vans to Dir, paid on board. Allow just under five hours.
Mingora to Dir bus fare by operator
There is no through coach from Mingora to Dir; the table lists each ride in order.
| Bus operator | Class | Route | Journey time | Ticket price | Booking |
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| Coaches and vans | Coach or van | Leg 1: Mingora to Timergara, through the day, by way of Chakdara | Paid on board | Tickets at the stand | |
| Local vans | Van | Leg 2: Timergara to Dir, through the day | Paid on board | Tickets 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.
Mingora to Dir route map
Mingora to Dir bus timings
Mingora to Dir bus timings follow the coaches and vans on each leg; start early so every change is in daylight.
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To Timergara
As they fill
Coaches and vans pull out of Mingora’s general bus stand for Timergara whenever they fill, from first light until early evening; about two and a half hours.
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Timergara to Dir
Dawn to dusk
Local vans run from Timergara to Dir all day, leaving when full; allow about an hour and a half.
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The change
Allow an hour
Coaches and vans from Mingora stop at Timergara’s bus stand, where the vans for Dir and Chitral load.
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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 Dir bus online booking
Mingora to Dir buses and vans are not sold online; pay on board at each stand.
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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 Mingora to Dir?
The best way from Mingora to Dir is an early start, so that every change happens in daylight.
Our pick
Leave Mingora early and allow just under five hours for the two rides; confirm each fare before you pay.
Before you book a Mingora to Dir bus
Before you book a Mingora to Dir bus, three things are worth knowing.
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Lowari
Dir is the last town before the Lowari tunnel on the way to Chitral.
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Timergara first
The first leg has its own page: see Mingora to Timergara.
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Chitral
See Mingora to Chitral.
Mingora to Dir bus FAQs
What is the Mingora to Dir bus fare?
Local rides are paid on board; check each fare before you set off.
Is there a direct bus from Mingora to Dir?
No. Change at Timergara.
How long does Mingora to Dir take?
Just under five hours, including the waits between rides.
How long is the Timergara to Dir ride?
About an hour and a half.
Where does the first ride leave from?
From Mingora’s general bus stand.
Book Mingora to Dir bus tickets for your date
Travelling further from Mingora? Book a coach on one of the routes above and pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card.
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