Bahawalpur to Mardan Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
The Takht-i-Bahi monastery stands above the plain near Mardan, about 740 km from Bahawalpur by way of the twin cities, where Motorway Express and Skyways run on. Bahawalpur Express also lists a Mardan to Bahawalpur coach at 7:30 pm; allow about ten and a half hours by the twin cities.
Two coaches from Rs 3,000 via Rawalpindi, per seat
Quick Fare Check: Bahawalpur to Mardan costs from about Rs 3,000 for two coaches: Bahawalpur Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 2,300 and Motorway Express on to Mardan at Rs 700; allow about ten and a half hours.
Bahawalpur to Mardan bus fare by operator
Bahawalpur to Mardan bus fares are two tickets, since no coach runs through: a coach north by the M-4 and the M-2 to the twin cities, then the Mardan coach from Rawalpindi.
| Bus operator | Class | Route | Journey time | Ticket price | Booking |
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| Bahawalpur Express | Luxury | Through coach; fare listed for Mardan to Bahawalpur (7:30 pm), ask about a Bahawalpur departure | Rs 2,500 | Book now Bahawalpur Express Luxury, Bahawalpur to Mardan | |
| Bahawalpur Express | Luxury | Leg 1: to Rawalpindi, 6:30 am | Rs 2,300 | Book now Bahawalpur Express Luxury, Bahawalpur to Mardan | |
| Daewoo Express | Luxury AC | Leg 1: to Rawalpindi, 10 am or 1 pm | Rs 2,960 | Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Bahawalpur to Mardan | |
| Motorway Express | Standard | Leg 2: Islamabad to Mardan | Rs 700 | Book now Motorway Express Standard, Bahawalpur to Mardan | |
| Skyways | Standard | Leg 2: Islamabad to Mardan | Rs 800 | Book now Skyways Standard, Bahawalpur to Mardan |
Indicative one-way prices for one adult seat on each leg; the live fare confirms at checkout. The Bahawalpur Express fare is listed for the Mardan to Bahawalpur direction.
Bahawalpur to Mardan route map
Coach totals to Mardan
- Bahawalpur Express plus Motorway ExpressRs 3,000
- Bahawalpur Express plus SkywaysRs 3,100
- Daewoo Express plus SkywaysRs 3,760
Bahawalpur to Mardan bus timings
Bahawalpur to Mardan bus timings come down to reaching Rawalpindi before the Mardan departures.
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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.
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Islamabad to Mardan
Through the day
Motorway Express and Skyways run through the day; about an hour and three quarters.
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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.
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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.
Bahawalpur to Mardan bus online booking
Book both legs of the Bahawalpur to Mardan trip together, so the Rawalpindi coach arrives in good time for the Mardan 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 Bahawalpur to Mardan?
The best way from Bahawalpur to Mardan is an early coach to Rawalpindi and the Mardan coach the same day.
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Motorway Express
Lowest Mardan fare
About Rs 700 from Rawalpindi.
From Rs 700
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Bahawalpur Express
Cheapest first leg
About Rs 2,300 to Rawalpindi, at 6:30 am.
From Rs 2,300
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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 Motorway Express on to Mardan, for about Rs 3,000 in all.
Before you book a Bahawalpur to Mardan bus
Three things help on the Bahawalpur to Mardan trip.
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UNESCO site
The Takht-i-Bahi ruins are on the World Heritage list with the nearby Sahr-i-Bahlol remains.
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Through coach
Bahawalpur Express lists Mardan to Bahawalpur at about Rs 2,500; ask whether it runs from Bahawalpur.
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Swabi
See Bahawalpur to Swabi.
Bahawalpur to Mardan bus FAQs
What is the Bahawalpur to Mardan bus fare?
From about Rs 3,000 for two coaches: Bahawalpur Express to Rawalpindi and Motorway Express on to Mardan.
Is there a direct bus from Bahawalpur to Mardan?
No. Change at Rawalpindi for the Mardan coach.
How long does Bahawalpur to Mardan take?
About ten and a half hours, including about seven and a half hours to Rawalpindi and the wait between coaches.
Which buses run from Rawalpindi to Mardan?
Motorway Express and Skyways run the Rawalpindi to Mardan leg.
Is there a direct coach?
Bahawalpur Express lists one from Mardan to Bahawalpur at 7:30 pm; ask about the Bahawalpur departure.
Book Bahawalpur to Mardan bus tickets for your date
Book your coach to Rawalpindi and the Mardan leg, then pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card.
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