Jhang to Mardan Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
Jhang to Mardan, near the Takht-i-Bahi monastery, is about 510 km: a twin cities coach, then Motorway Express or Skyways from Islamabad for about Rs 700 to 800. Allow about seven and a half hours.
Two coaches from Rs 2,400 via Rawalpindi, per seat
Quick Fare Check: Jhang to Mardan costs from about Rs 2,400 for two coaches: Shalimar Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,700 and Motorway Express on to Mardan at Rs 700; allow about seven and a half hours.
Jhang to Mardan bus fare by operator
Jhang to Mardan bus fares are two tickets, since no coach runs through: a coach north-east by Faisalabad and the M-4 and 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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| Shalimar Express | Standard | Leg 1: to Rawalpindi, 6 am | Rs 1,700 | Book now Shalimar Express Standard, Jhang to Mardan | |
| Daewoo Express | Luxury AC | Leg 1: to Rawalpindi, 10 am, noon, 2:30, 5 or 11 pm | Rs 2,360 | Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Jhang to Mardan | |
| Motorway Express | Standard | Leg 2: Islamabad to Mardan | Rs 700 | Book now Motorway Express Standard, Jhang to Mardan | |
| Skyways | Standard | Leg 2: Islamabad to Mardan | Rs 800 | Book now Skyways Standard, Jhang to Mardan |
Indicative one-way prices for one adult seat on each leg; the live fare confirms at checkout.
Jhang to Mardan route map
Coach totals to Mardan
- Shalimar Express plus Motorway ExpressRs 2,400
- Shalimar Express plus SkywaysRs 2,500
- Daewoo Express plus SkywaysRs 3,160
Jhang to Mardan bus timings
Jhang to Mardan bus timings come down to reaching Rawalpindi before the Mardan departures.
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To the twin cities
6 am to 11 pm
Shalimar Express leaves at 6 am and Daewoo Express at 10 am, noon, 2:30, 5 and 11 pm; about five hours by the motorways.
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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 Jhang 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.
Jhang to Mardan bus online booking
Book both legs of the Jhang 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 Jhang to Mardan?
The best way from Jhang 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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Shalimar Express
Cheapest first leg
About Rs 1,700 to Rawalpindi, at 6 am.
From Rs 1,700
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Daewoo Express
Most departures
About Rs 2,360 to Rawalpindi, at 10 am, noon, 2:30, 5 or 11 pm.
From Rs 2,360
Our pick
Take Shalimar Express to Rawalpindi and Motorway Express on to Mardan, for about Rs 2,400 in all.
Before you book a Jhang to Mardan bus
Three things help on the Jhang to Mardan trip.
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Takht-i-Bahi
The Buddhist ruins above Takht-i-Bahi are a UNESCO site.
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Swabi
See Jhang to Swabi.
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Charsadda
See Jhang to Charsadda.
Jhang to Mardan bus FAQs
What is the Jhang to Mardan bus fare?
From about Rs 2,400 for two coaches: Shalimar Express to Rawalpindi and Motorway Express on to Mardan.
Is there a direct bus from Jhang to Mardan?
No. Change at Rawalpindi for the Mardan coach.
How long does Jhang to Mardan take?
About seven and a half hours, including about four 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.
How much is the Islamabad to Mardan coach?
About Rs 700 with Motorway Express or Rs 800 with Skyways.
Book Jhang 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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