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

Kalam’s pine forests in upper Swat are about 965 km from Bahawalpur. Three rides get you there: a twin cities coach, a Swat coach to Mingora and a van or jeep for the last three hours; allow about 16 and a half hours.

Fares from Rs 4,000 via Rawalpindi, per seat

Cheapest total
Rs 4,000via Rawalpindi
Journey time
with two changes
Distance
About 965 kmvia Rawalpindi
Change at
Rawalpindi, Mingorathen local transport
Second leg
Rs 1,700 to Rs 2,200Rawalpindi to Mingora

Quick Fare Check: Bahawalpur to Kalam costs from about Rs 4,000 for two coaches and a local ride: Bahawalpur Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 2,300 and Swat Coach on to Mingora at Rs 1,700, then a van or jeep to Kalam, paid locally; allow about 16 and a half hours.

Bahawalpur to Kalam bus fare by operator

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

Bahawalpur to Kalam bus ticket prices by operator and class, cheapest first
Bus operatorClassRouteJourney timeTicket priceBooking
Bahawalpur ExpressLuxuryLeg 1: to Rawalpindi, 6:30 amRs 2,300Book now Bahawalpur Express Luxury, Bahawalpur to Kalam
Daewoo ExpressLuxury ACLeg 1: to Rawalpindi, 10 am or 1 pmRs 2,960Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Bahawalpur to Kalam
Swat CoachStandardLeg 2: twin cities to MingoraRs 1,700Book now Swat Coach Standard, Bahawalpur to Kalam
Motorway ExpressLuxury coasterLeg 2: G-8 Markaz to MingoraRs 1,900Book now Motorway Express Luxury coaster, Bahawalpur to Kalam
Faisal MoversExecutive ACLeg 2: Chungi 26 or Faizabad to MingoraRs 2,200Book now Faisal Movers Executive, Bahawalpur 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.

Bahawalpur to Kalam route map

Bahawalpur to Kalam route map Map of the Bahawalpur to Kalam bus route through Bahawalpur, Khanewal, Faisalabad, Kallar Kahar, Rawalpindi, Mardan, Mingora, Kalam. 30°N 32°N 34°N 70°E 72°E 74°E 76°E Bahawalpur Rawalpindi Mingora Kalam 200 km N
Cities plotted from their coordinates; the line shows the corridor, not every bend of the road. Coaches run north by the M-4 and the M-2 to the twin cities, then on to Mingora and Kalam.

Totals to Kalam

  1. Bahawalpur Express plus Swat CoachRs 4,000
  2. Bahawalpur Express plus Motorway ExpressRs 4,200
  3. Bahawalpur Express plus Faisal MoversRs 4,500
  4. Daewoo Express plus Faisal MoversRs 5,160
Coach fares added together for one adult, one way; the local fare is extra.

Bahawalpur to Kalam bus timings

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

  1. To the twin cities

    6:30 am to 1 pm

    Bahawalpur Express leaves at 6:30 am and Daewoo Express at 10 am and 1 pm; about seven and a half hours by the M-4 and M-2.

  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 Bahawalpur 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.

Bahawalpur to Kalam bus online booking

Book both legs of the Bahawalpur 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 Bahawalpur to Kalam?

The best way from Bahawalpur 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

  • Bahawalpur Express

    Cheapest first leg

    About Rs 2,300 to Rawalpindi, at 6:30 am.

    From Rs 2,300

  • Daewoo Express

    Most departures

    About Rs 2,960 to Rawalpindi, at 10 am or 1 pm.

    From Rs 2,960

Our pick

Take Bahawalpur Express to Rawalpindi and Swat Coach on to Mingora, for about Rs 4,000 in all.

Before you book a Bahawalpur to Kalam bus

Three things help on the Bahawalpur to Kalam trip.

  • Ushu forest

    Pine forest and Mahodand lake lie above Kalam.

  • Winter

    Snow blocks the upper road in winter.

  • Swat

    See Bahawalpur to Swat.

Bahawalpur to Kalam bus FAQs

What is the Bahawalpur to Kalam bus fare?

From about Rs 4,000 for two coaches and a local ride: Bahawalpur Express to Rawalpindi and Swat Coach on to Mingora.

Is there a direct bus from Bahawalpur to Kalam?

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

How long does Bahawalpur to Kalam take?

About 16 and a half hours, including about seven 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 Bahawalpur 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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