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

Cheapest total
Rs 3,110via Rawalpindi
Journey time
with two changes
Distance
About 562 kmvia Rawalpindi
Change at
Rawalpindi, Mingorathen local transport
Second leg
Rs 1,700 to Rs 2,200Rawalpindi to Mingora

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.

Gujranwala to Kalam bus ticket prices by operator and class, cheapest first
Bus operatorClassRouteJourney timeTicket priceBooking
Daewoo ExpressLuxury ACLeg 1: to Rawalpindi, 6, 7 or 8 am, or 2:30 pmRs 1,410Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Gujranwala to Kalam
PaklinesStandardLeg 1: to Rawalpindi, 1:30 amRs 1,800Book now Paklines Standard, Gujranwala to Kalam
Swat CoachStandardLeg 2: twin cities to MingoraRs 1,700Book now Swat Coach Standard, Gujranwala to Kalam
Motorway ExpressLuxury coasterLeg 2: G-8 Markaz to MingoraRs 1,900Book now Motorway Express Luxury coaster, Gujranwala to Kalam
Faisal MoversExecutive ACLeg 2: Chungi 26 or Faizabad to MingoraRs 2,200Book now Faisal Movers Executive, Gujranwala 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.

Gujranwala to Kalam route map

Gujranwala to Kalam route map Map of the Gujranwala to Kalam bus route through Gujranwala, Jhelum, Rawalpindi, Mardan, Mingora, Kalam. 33°N 34°N 35°N 71°E 72°E 73°E 74°E 75°E Gujranwala Rawalpindi Mingora Kalam 100 km N
Cities plotted from their coordinates; the line shows the corridor, not every bend of the road. Coaches run up the GT Road to Rawalpindi and on to Mingora; vans climb the Swat valley to Kalam.

Totals to Kalam

  1. Daewoo Express plus Swat CoachRs 3,110
  2. Daewoo Express plus Motorway ExpressRs 3,310
  3. Daewoo Express plus Faisal MoversRs 3,610
  4. Paklines plus Faisal MoversRs 4,000
Coach fares added together for one adult, one way; the local fare is extra.

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.

  1. 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.

  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

    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.

  4. 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.

  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 Gujranwala to Kalam?

The best way from Gujranwala 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

  • 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.

  • Season

    Kalam is busiest from June to August; heavy snow cuts the upper valley in winter.

  • Mahodand lake

    Jeeps run from Kalam to Mahodand and Ushu in summer.

  • 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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