Jhang to Kalam Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing

Jhang to Kalam in upper Swat is about 735 km and three rides: a twin cities coach, a Swat coach to Mingora and a van or jeep for the last three hours among the pines. Allow about 13 and a half hours.

Fares from Rs 3,400 via Rawalpindi, per seat

Cheapest total
Rs 3,400via Rawalpindi
Journey time
with two changes
Distance
About 735 kmvia Rawalpindi
Change at
Rawalpindi, Mingorathen local transport
Second leg
Rs 1,700 to Rs 2,200Rawalpindi to Mingora

Quick Fare Check: Jhang to Kalam costs from about Rs 3,400 for two coaches and a local ride: Shalimar Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,700 and Swat Coach on to Mingora at Rs 1,700, then a van or jeep to Kalam, paid locally; allow about 13 and a half hours.

Jhang to Kalam bus fare by operator

No coach runs straight from Jhang to Kalam, so the fare is the Rawalpindi leg plus the Mingora leg and a van or jeep to Kalam.

Jhang to Kalam bus ticket prices by operator and class, cheapest first
Bus operatorClassRouteJourney timeTicket priceBooking
Shalimar ExpressStandardLeg 1: to Rawalpindi, 6 amRs 1,700Book now Shalimar Express Standard, Jhang to Kalam
Daewoo ExpressLuxury ACLeg 1: to Rawalpindi, 10 am, noon, 2:30, 5 or 11 pmRs 2,360Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Jhang to Kalam
Swat CoachStandardLeg 2: twin cities to MingoraRs 1,700Book now Swat Coach Standard, Jhang to Kalam
Motorway ExpressLuxury coasterLeg 2: G-8 Markaz to MingoraRs 1,900Book now Motorway Express Luxury coaster, Jhang to Kalam
Faisal MoversExecutive ACLeg 2: Chungi 26 or Faizabad to MingoraRs 2,200Book now Faisal Movers Executive, Jhang to Kalam
Local vans and jeepsVan or jeepLeg 3: Mingora to KalamPaid on boardTickets at the stand

Indicative one-way prices for one adult seat on each leg; the live fare confirms at checkout.

Jhang to Kalam route map

Jhang to Kalam route map Map of the Jhang to Kalam bus route through Jhang, Faisalabad, Kallar Kahar, Rawalpindi, Mardan, Mingora, Kalam. 32°N 33°N 34°N 35°N 70°E 71°E 72°E 73°E 74°E 75°E Jhang Rawalpindi Mingora Kalam 100 km N
Cities plotted from their coordinates; the line shows the corridor, not every bend of the road. Coaches run north-east by Faisalabad and the M-4 and M-2 to the twin cities, then on to Mingora and Kalam.

Totals to Kalam

  1. Shalimar Express plus Swat CoachRs 3,400
  2. Shalimar Express plus Motorway ExpressRs 3,600
  3. Shalimar Express plus Faisal MoversRs 3,900
  4. Daewoo Express plus Faisal MoversRs 4,560
Coach fares added together for one adult, one way; the local fare is extra.

Jhang to Kalam bus timings

For Jhang to Kalam, time the first coach so you reach Rawalpindi with an hour in hand before the Mingora coach.

  1. To the twin cities

    6 am to 11 pm

    Shalimar Express leaves at 6 am and Daewoo Express at 10 am, noon, 2:30, 5 and 11 pm; about five hours by the motorways.

  2. 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.

  3. The change

    Allow an hour

    Coaches for the north leave from Pirwadhai and Faizabad, so allow 30 to 45 minutes across Rawalpindi from where the Jhang coaches set down.

  4. Winter

    Check the road

    Snow and landslides can close the mountain roads between December and March, so check before you set off.

Jhang to Kalam bus online booking

Book both legs of the Jhang to Kalam trip together, so the Rawalpindi coach arrives in good time for the Mingora 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 Jhang to Kalam?

The best way from Jhang to Kalam is an early coach to Rawalpindi and the Mingora coach the same day.

  • Swat Coach

    Lowest Mingora fare

    About Rs 1,700 from Rawalpindi.

    From Rs 1,700

  • Faisal Movers

    More comfort

    About Rs 2,200 in Executive from Rawalpindi.

    From Rs 2,200

  • Shalimar Express

    Cheapest first leg

    About Rs 1,700 to Rawalpindi, at 6 am.

    From Rs 1,700

  • Daewoo Express

    Most departures

    About Rs 2,360 to Rawalpindi, at 10 am, noon, 2:30, 5 or 11 pm.

    From Rs 2,360

Our pick

Take Shalimar Express to Rawalpindi and Swat Coach on to Mingora, for about Rs 3,400 in all.

Before you book a Jhang to Kalam bus

Three things help on the Jhang to Kalam trip.

  • Ushu forest

    Pine forest and Mahodand lake lie above Kalam.

  • Winter

    Snow blocks the upper road in winter.

  • Swat

    See Jhang to Swat.

Jhang to Kalam bus FAQs

What is the Jhang to Kalam bus fare?

From about Rs 3,400 for two coaches and a local ride: Shalimar Express to Rawalpindi and Swat Coach on to Mingora.

Is there a direct bus from Jhang to Kalam?

No. Change at Rawalpindi and again at Mingora for the Mingora coach.

How long does Jhang to Kalam take?

About 13 and a half hours, including about four 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 long is the Mingora to Kalam ride?

About three hours by van or jeep.

Book Jhang 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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