Lahore to Alpuri Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing

Alpuri, the headquarters of Shangla district on the road over the Shangla pass between Swat and the Karakoram Highway, is about 622 km from Lahore. The trip is a Swat coach to Mingora and a van by way of Khawazakhela.

To Mingora Rs 2,300 then onward at the stand

To Mingora
Rs 2,300first leg
Journey time
with the change
Distance
About 622 kmvia Mingora
Change at
MingoraSwat valley stands
Second leg
At the standMingora to Alpuri

Quick Fare Check: Lahore to Alpuri starts with Shahid Coach to Mingora at Rs 2,300; the onward fare to Alpuri is paid at the stand. Allow about nine hours in all.

Lahore to Alpuri bus fare by operator

Lahore to Alpuri bus fares add up two tickets: the run up the M-2 and the Swat motorway to Mingora and the Mingora to Alpuri van.

Lahore to Alpuri bus ticket prices by operator and class, cheapest first
Bus operatorClassRouteJourney timeTicket priceBooking
Shahid CoachCoachLeg 1: to Mingora, 11 am, 9 or 10 pmRs 2,300Book now Shahid Coach Coach, Lahore to Alpuri
Daewoo ExpressLuxury ACLeg 1: to Mingora, 11:30 pmRs 2,830Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Lahore to Alpuri
Swat CoachStandardLeg 1: to Mingora, 8 pmRs 3,000Book now Swat Coach Standard, Lahore to Alpuri
Local vansVanLeg 2: Mingora to Alpuri, through the dayPaid on boardTickets at the stand

Indicative one-way prices for one adult seat on each leg; the live fare confirms at checkout.

Lahore to Alpuri route map

Lahore to Alpuri route map Map of the Lahore to Alpuri bus route through Lahore, Kallar Kahar, Islamabad, Mingora, Alpuri. 32°N 33°N 34°N 71°E 72°E 73°E 74°E 75°E Lahore Mingora Alpuri 100 km N
Cities plotted from their coordinates; the line shows the corridor, not every bend of the road. Lahore coaches run up the M-2 and the Swat motorway to Mingora; local transport covers the last 40 km to Alpuri.

Fares to Mingora

  1. Shahid CoachRs 2,300
  2. Daewoo ExpressRs 2,830
  3. Swat CoachRs 3,000
One-way fares for the first leg; the Alpuri van is paid at the stand.

Lahore to Alpuri bus timings

Lahore to Alpuri bus timings are set by the Mingora departures, so plan the first coach around them.

  1. To Swat

    11 am to 11:30 pm

    Shahid Coach leaves Lahore at 11 am, 9 and 10 pm, Swat Coach at 8 pm and Daewoo Express at 11:30 pm; about seven hours to Mingora.

  2. Mingora to Alpuri

    Dawn to dusk

    Local vans pull out of Mingora for Alpuri whenever they fill, from first light until early evening; the ride takes about an hour and a quarter.

  3. The change

    Allow an hour

    The Swat coaches set down in Mingora, where the stands for upper Swat, Shangla and Malakand sit along the main road; allow 20 to 30 minutes to find the onward van.

  4. 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.

Lahore to Alpuri bus online booking

Book both legs of the Lahore to Alpuri trip together, so the Mingora coach arrives in good time for the Alpuri 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 Lahore to Alpuri?

The best way from Lahore to Alpuri is an early coach to Mingora and the Alpuri van the same day.

  • Daewoo Express

    Booked first leg

    About Rs 2,830 to Mingora, at 11:30 pm.

    From Rs 2,830

Our pick

Take Shahid Coach to Mingora for about Rs 2,300, then the first Alpuri van from the stand.

Before you book a Lahore to Alpuri bus

Three things help on the Lahore to Alpuri trip.

  • Shangla pass

    The road from Khawazakhela climbs over the Shangla pass to Alpuri and on to Besham.

  • Khawazakhela

    See Lahore to Khawazakhela for the junction town.

  • Besham

    See Lahore to Besham for the KKH side.

Lahore to Alpuri bus FAQs

What is the Lahore to Alpuri bus fare?

About Rs 2,300 with Shahid Coach to Mingora, plus the Alpuri fare, paid at the stand.

Is there a direct bus from Lahore to Alpuri?

No. Change at Mingora for the Alpuri van.

How long does Lahore to Alpuri take?

About nine hours, including about seven hours to Mingora and the wait between coaches.

Which buses run from Mingora to Alpuri?

Local vans run the Mingora to Alpuri leg.

How far is Alpuri from Mingora?

Alpuri is about 40 km from Mingora, about an hour and a quarter by van.

Book Lahore to Alpuri bus tickets for your date

Book your coach to Mingora and the Alpuri leg, then pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card.

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