Sargodha to Kalam Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
Sargodha to Kalam is about 575 km, ending in the summer resort at the top of the Swat valley. Ride to Rawalpindi, change for Mingora on a Swat coach, and finish by van or jeep up the valley.
Fares from Rs 3,170 via Rawalpindi, per seat
Quick Fare Check: Sargodha to Kalam costs from about Rs 3,170 for two coaches and a local ride: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,470 and Swat Coach on to Mingora at Rs 1,700, then a van or jeep to Kalam, paid locally; allow about 13 hours.
Sargodha to Kalam bus fare by operator
No coach runs straight from Sargodha 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, 9 am, 11 am or 1 pm | Rs 1,470 | Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Sargodha to Kalam | |
| Al Shahbaz | Standard | Leg 1: to Rawalpindi, 1 am | Rs 1,500 | Book now Al Shahbaz Standard, Sargodha to Kalam | |
| Swat Coach | Standard | Leg 2: twin cities to Mingora | Rs 1,700 | Book now Swat Coach Standard, Sargodha to Kalam | |
| Motorway Express | Luxury coaster | Leg 2: G-8 Markaz to Mingora | Rs 1,900 | Book now Motorway Express Luxury coaster, Sargodha to Kalam | |
| Faisal Movers | Executive AC | Leg 2: Chungi 26 or Faizabad to Mingora | Rs 2,200 | Book now Faisal Movers Executive, Sargodha 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.
Sargodha to Kalam route map
Totals to Kalam
- Daewoo Express plus Swat CoachRs 3,170
- Daewoo Express plus Motorway ExpressRs 3,370
- Daewoo Express plus Faisal MoversRs 3,670
- Al Shahbaz plus Faisal MoversRs 3,700
Sargodha to Kalam bus timings
For Sargodha to Kalam, time the first coach so you reach Rawalpindi with an hour in hand before the Mingora coach.
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To the twin cities
1 am to 1 pm
Al Shahbaz leaves Sargodha at 1 am and Daewoo Express at 9 and 11 am and 1 pm; about three and a half hours by the M-2.
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Twin cities to Mingora
Morning to evening
Swat coaches leave from about 6 am until 8 pm, and the Mingora to Kalam vans take about three hours.
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The change
Allow an hour
Daewoo Express arrives at its twin cities terminal on Peshawar Road, while most northbound coaches leave from Pirwadhai or Faizabad, so allow 30 to 45 minutes across Rawalpindi.
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Fog and Eid
Plan ahead
Winter fog slows the GT Road and the motorway in December and January, and seats sell out before both Eids.
Sargodha to Kalam bus online booking
Book both legs of the Sargodha 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 Sargodha to Kalam?
The best way from Sargodha 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 1,470 to Rawalpindi, at 9 or 11 am or 1 pm.
From Rs 1,470
Our pick
Take Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi and Swat Coach on to Mingora, for about Rs 3,170 in all.
Before you book a Sargodha to Kalam bus
Three things help on the Sargodha to Kalam trip.
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Mahodand lake
In summer, jeeps go from Kalam through the Ushu forest to Mahodand lake.
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Change at Mingora
See Sargodha to Swat.
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Season
Snow closes much of upper Swat from December to February.
Sargodha to Kalam bus FAQs
What is the Sargodha to Kalam bus fare?
From about Rs 3,170 for two coaches and a local ride: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi and Swat Coach on to Mingora.
Is there a direct bus from Sargodha to Kalam?
No. Change at Rawalpindi and again at Mingora for the Mingora coach.
How long does Sargodha to Kalam take?
About 13 hours, including about three and a half 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 far is Kalam from Mingora?
Roughly 100 km; allow about three hours by van or jeep.
Book Sargodha 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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