Gujranwala to Mardan Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
Mardan, the Peshawar valley city near the Buddhist monastery of Takht-i-Bahi, is about 340 km from Gujranwala. By day the trip is a coach to the twin cities and a Motorway Express or Skyways coach on; at night, the Daewoo Express Peshawar coach sets down at Rashakai, a short ride from Mardan.
Two coaches from Rs 2,110 via Rawalpindi, per seat
Quick Fare Check: Gujranwala to Mardan costs from about Rs 2,110 for two coaches: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,410 and Motorway Express on to Mardan at Rs 700, or Rs 2,160 to Rashakai on the Daewoo Express 1:30 am Peshawar coach; allow about seven hours.
Gujranwala to Mardan bus fare by operator
Gujranwala to Mardan bus fares are two tickets, since no coach runs through: a coach up the GT Road to Rawalpindi, then the Mardan coach from Rawalpindi.
| Bus operator | Class | Route | Journey time | Ticket price | Booking |
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| Daewoo Express | Luxury AC | Peshawar coach, 1:30 am, to Rashakai; local ride on | Rs 2,160 | Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Gujranwala to Mardan | |
| Daewoo Express | Luxury AC | Leg 1: to Rawalpindi, 6, 7 or 8 am, or 2:30 pm | Rs 1,410 | Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Gujranwala to Mardan | |
| Paklines | Standard | Leg 1: to Rawalpindi, 1:30 am | Rs 1,800 | Book now Paklines Standard, Gujranwala to Mardan | |
| Motorway Express | Standard | Leg 2: Islamabad to Mardan | Rs 700 | Book now Motorway Express Standard, Gujranwala to Mardan | |
| Skyways | Standard | Leg 2: Islamabad to Mardan | Rs 800 | Book now Skyways Standard, Gujranwala to Mardan |
Indicative one-way prices for one adult seat on each leg; the live fare confirms at checkout.
Gujranwala to Mardan route map
Coach totals to Mardan
- Daewoo Express plus Motorway ExpressRs 2,110
- Daewoo Express plus SkywaysRs 2,210
- Paklines plus SkywaysRs 2,600
Gujranwala to Mardan bus timings
Gujranwala to Mardan bus timings come down to reaching Rawalpindi before the Mardan departures.
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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.
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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
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.
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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.
Gujranwala to Mardan bus online booking
Book both legs of the Gujranwala 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 Gujranwala to Mardan?
The best way from Gujranwala 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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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 Motorway Express on to Mardan, for about Rs 2,110 in all.
Before you book a Gujranwala to Mardan bus
Three things help on the Gujranwala to Mardan trip.
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Takht-i-Bahi
The Takht-i-Bahi monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is about 15 km from Mardan.
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Rashakai set-down
The Daewoo Express 1:30 am coach stops at Rashakai on the M-1; take a local ride to Mardan.
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Swabi on the way
See Gujranwala to Swabi.
Gujranwala to Mardan bus FAQs
What is the Gujranwala to Mardan bus fare?
From about Rs 2,110 for two coaches: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi and Motorway Express on to Mardan.
Is there a direct bus from Gujranwala to Mardan?
No. Change at Rawalpindi for the Mardan coach.
How long does Gujranwala to Mardan take?
About seven hours, including about four 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 night coach to Mardan?
The Daewoo Express 1:30 am Peshawar coach sets down at Rashakai, about 20 km from Mardan, for about Rs 2,160.
Book Gujranwala 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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