Gujranwala to Kalam Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
Kalam, at about 2,000 m in upper Swat, is the base for Mahodand lake and the Ushu forest, some 560 km from Gujranwala. The trip is a coach to the twin cities, a Swat coach to Mingora with Swat Coach, Motorway Express or Faisal Movers, and a van up the valley.
Fares from Rs 3,110 via Rawalpindi, per seat
Quick Fare Check: Gujranwala to Kalam costs from about Rs 3,110 for two coaches and a local ride: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,410 and Swat Coach on to Mingora at Rs 1,700, then a van or jeep to Kalam, paid locally; allow about 13 hours.
Gujranwala to Kalam bus fare by operator
No coach runs straight from Gujranwala to Kalam, so the fare is the Rawalpindi leg plus the Mingora leg and a van or jeep to Kalam.
| Bus operator | Class | Route | Journey time | Ticket price | Booking |
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| Daewoo Express | Luxury AC | Leg 1: to Rawalpindi, 6, 7 or 8 am, or 2:30 pm | Rs 1,410 | Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Gujranwala to Kalam | |
| Paklines | Standard | Leg 1: to Rawalpindi, 1:30 am | Rs 1,800 | Book now Paklines Standard, Gujranwala to Kalam | |
| Swat Coach | Standard | Leg 2: twin cities to Mingora | Rs 1,700 | Book now Swat Coach Standard, Gujranwala to Kalam | |
| Motorway Express | Luxury coaster | Leg 2: G-8 Markaz to Mingora | Rs 1,900 | Book now Motorway Express Luxury coaster, Gujranwala to Kalam | |
| Faisal Movers | Executive AC | Leg 2: Chungi 26 or Faizabad to Mingora | Rs 2,200 | Book now Faisal Movers Executive, Gujranwala to Kalam | |
| Local vans and jeeps | Van or jeep | Leg 3: Mingora to Kalam | Paid on board | Tickets at the stand |
Indicative one-way prices for one adult seat on each leg; the live fare confirms at checkout.
Gujranwala to Kalam route map
Totals to Kalam
- Daewoo Express plus Swat CoachRs 3,110
- Daewoo Express plus Motorway ExpressRs 3,310
- Daewoo Express plus Faisal MoversRs 3,610
- Paklines plus Faisal MoversRs 4,000
Gujranwala to Kalam bus timings
For Gujranwala to Kalam, time the first coach so you reach Rawalpindi with an hour in hand before the Mingora coach.
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To Rawalpindi
1:30 am to 2:30 pm
Paklines leaves Gujranwala at 1:30 am and Daewoo Express at 6, 7 and 8 am and 2:30 pm; allow about four hours up the GT Road.
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Twin cities to Mingora
Morning to evening
Swat coaches run from about 6 am to 8 pm; vans from Mingora to Kalam take about three hours.
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The change
Allow an hour
Daewoo Express arrives at its own twin cities terminal, while most northbound coaches and coasters leave from Pirwadhai, so allow 30 to 45 minutes across Rawalpindi.
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Mountain roads
Check before you go
Landslides and snow close the Karakoram Highway and the Babusar road at times, mostly from December to March; check the road before you set off.
Gujranwala to Kalam bus online booking
Book both legs of the Gujranwala to Kalam trip together, so the Rawalpindi coach arrives in good time for the Mingora departure.
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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 Gujranwala to Kalam?
The best way from Gujranwala to Kalam is an early coach to Rawalpindi and the Mingora coach the same day.
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Swat Coach
Lowest Mingora fare
About Rs 1,700 from Rawalpindi.
From Rs 1,700
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Faisal Movers
More comfort
About Rs 2,200 in Executive from Rawalpindi.
From Rs 2,200
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Daewoo Express
Cheapest first leg
About Rs 1,410 to Rawalpindi, at 6, 7 or 8 am or 2:30 pm.
From Rs 1,410
Our pick
Take Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi and Swat Coach on to Mingora, for about Rs 3,110 in all.
Before you book a Gujranwala to Kalam bus
Three things help on the Gujranwala to Kalam trip.
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Season
Kalam is busiest from June to August; heavy snow cuts the upper valley in winter.
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Mahodand lake
Jeeps run from Kalam to Mahodand and Ushu in summer.
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Mingora first
See Gujranwala to Swat for the Mingora coaches.
Gujranwala to Kalam bus FAQs
What is the Gujranwala to Kalam bus fare?
From about Rs 3,110 for two coaches and a local ride: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi and Swat Coach on to Mingora.
Is there a direct bus from Gujranwala to Kalam?
No. Change at Rawalpindi and again at Mingora for the Mingora coach.
How long does Gujranwala to Kalam take?
About 13 hours, including about four hours to Rawalpindi and the wait between coaches.
Which buses run from Rawalpindi to Mingora?
Swat Coach, Motorway Express and Faisal Movers run the Rawalpindi to Mingora leg.
How do I get from Mingora to Kalam?
By van or jeep, about three hours up the valley.
Book Gujranwala to Kalam bus tickets for your date
Book your coach to Rawalpindi and the Mingora leg, then pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card.
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