Islamabad to Mirpur Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Timing
The Islamabad to Mirpur ticket price starts at about Rs 700 on coasters and rises to roughly Rs 1,500 for Daewoo Luxury. The journey covers around 135 km through Jhelum and Dina in under three hours, and services run round the clock on one of the busiest Azad Kashmir corridors.
Short answer: the Islamabad to Mirpur bus ticket price runs from about Rs 700 on shared coasters and hi-roofs to about Rs 1,500 for Daewoo Express Luxury, with Skyways around Rs 1,100. The run takes under three hours through Jhelum and Dina, and services operate round the clock rather than in bands.
Islamabad to Mirpur ticket price by operator
Mirpur has heavier overseas family traffic than any other Azad Kashmir city, and the Islamabad to Mirpur ticket price reflects that: a wide gap between the coaster fare and the branded coach fare, with both running all day.
| Bus operator | Class | Route | Journey time | Ticket price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local coasters and hi-roofs | Coaster, many not air conditioned | Rawalpindi Faizabad to Mirpur via Dina | 3h | Rs 700 |
| Bilal Travels | Standard seated, air conditioned | Rawalpindi to Mirpur via Jhelum | 2h 45m | Rs 900 |
| Skyways | Luxury, air conditioned | Rawalpindi and Islamabad to Mirpur | 2h 40m | Rs 1,100 |
| Daewoo Express | Luxury, air conditioned | Islamabad Faizabad to New Mirpur | 2h 30m | Rs 1,500 |
Fares are indicative published prices and vary with class, season, fuel adjustments and demand. Your live, confirmed fare appears on the seat map before payment.
Book earlier in the summer than the distance suggests
Mirpur sends and receives more overseas family traffic than the rest of Azad Kashmir combined, and it shows between June and September when relatives arrive through Islamabad airport. In that window a two and a half hour route behaves like a long-haul one: the branded coaches fill days ahead and the coaster fare firms up. Outside the summer, seats are easy to find on the day.
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Which is the best bus service from Islamabad to Mirpur
Three named operators and a large coaster fleet work this corridor, and the honest split is between travelling light and travelling with luggage.
Local coasters and hi-roofs
Leave when full from around Faizabad through the day and night. Many are not air conditioned, and hold space is limited, which matters more on this route than most.
From Rs 700
Bilal Travels
Air conditioned seating for Rs 200 over the coaster fare, with the GT Road knowledge that suits anyone getting down at Jhelum or Dina on the way.
From Rs 900
Skyways
Runs from both Rawalpindi and Islamabad with high frequency across the whole Azad Kashmir corridor. The easiest option to book at short notice.
From Rs 1,100
Daewoo Express
A proper terminal at both ends, a full luggage hold and the fastest scheduled time. Daewoo lists this destination as New Mirpur, which is the same place.
From Rs 1,500
Our verdict
This is the one short route where we would pay for Daewoo. Mirpur traffic is disproportionately people arriving from the airport with several heavy cases, and a coaster with no hold turns a Rs 800 saving into a taxi. If you are travelling light, Bilal Travels at Rs 900 does the same journey perfectly well.
Islamabad to Mirpur bus timings
Islamabad to Mirpur bus timings run round the clock, which is unusual for a two and a half hour route and is driven by airport arrivals.
Early morning
5:00 AM to 9:00 AMBusy in both directions, and the band most used by people connecting from overnight flights.
Through the day
10:00 AM to 5:00 PMSteady coaster and coach departures, and the easiest window to travel outside the summer season.
Evening and night
6:00 PM onwardsServices continue late, which is what makes this route workable after a night arrival at Islamabad airport.
Summer season
June to SeptemberOverseas family traffic fills the branded coaches days ahead. Book well in advance in this window.
Islamabad and Mirpur terminals
Faizabad is the practical hub for Azad Kashmir traffic, which makes this route easier to reach than most from the Islamabad sectors.
Faizabad and Pirwadhai
- Coasters, hi-roofs and Daewoo Express
- Board around Faizabad, which handles the Azad Kashmir departures and sits on the metro line.
- Bilal Travels and Skyways
- Run from Pirwadhai as well, along with several counter-sold services.
- Worth knowing
- Faizabad is the better bet if you are coming from Islamabad airport.
Mirpur terminals
- Set down
- Most services use the main city stands; Daewoo runs its own terminal under the New Mirpur name.
- Onward connections
- Bhimber, Kotli, Dadyal, Khari Sharif and Chakswari all run from the same stands.
- Worth knowing
- Mangla is a short local hop from the city if the dam is your destination.
The road to Mirpur
The Islamabad to Mirpur bus route runs the GT Road as far as Dina and then turns east into Azad Kashmir, which is why the journey is quicker than the map suggests.
- Islamabad and Rawalpindi Departures from Faizabad and Pirwadhai, round the clock on this corridor.
- Gujar Khan and Sohawa The first hour on the GT Road, with set-down points on the slower services.
- Dina Where the Mirpur road turns east off the GT Road, and the usual mid-journey stop.
- Mangla and Khari Sharif The final approach past the dam, and a common alighting point before the city.
- Mirpur Arrival at the city stands, two and a half to three hours after departure.
If you are approaching from the south instead, the Lahore to Mirpur fares cover that corridor through Gujrat and Jhelum.
Bus or train from Islamabad to Mirpur
Azad Kashmir has no passenger railway, so the comparison here is really between a bus and a private car.
Bus
Rs 700from, one way
Frequent direct services from Faizabad, with a full luggage hold on the branded coaches.
The only scheduled option.
Train
Not availableno railway in Azad Kashmir
The nearest railway station is Jhelum, and getting from there to Mirpur still means a road leg on the same buses.
Not an alternative on this pair.
Islamabad to Mirpur bus FAQs
What is the Islamabad to Mirpur bus ticket price?
Fares run from about Rs 700 on local coasters and hi-roofs to about Rs 1,500 for Daewoo Express Luxury. Bilal Travels sits around Rs 900 and Skyways around Rs 1,100.
How long does the Islamabad to Mirpur bus take?
Two and a half to three hours for roughly 135 km, running the GT Road to Dina and then turning east into Azad Kashmir.
Is New Mirpur the same as Mirpur?
Yes. Daewoo Express lists the destination as New Mirpur, which is the rebuilt city after the Mangla dam works, and it is the same place people mean by Mirpur.
Which is the best bus service from Islamabad to Mirpur?
Daewoo Express if you have luggage, since coasters have very little hold space. Bilal Travels at Rs 900 if you are travelling light, and Skyways for the widest choice of departures.
Can I get a bus from Islamabad airport to Mirpur?
Not directly. Take local transport to Faizabad, which is the hub for Azad Kashmir departures, and pick up the Mirpur service there. Departures run late into the night, which makes a night arrival workable.
When should I book in advance?
Between June and September, when overseas family traffic fills the branded coaches days ahead. Outside the summer, seats are usually available on the day.
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