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

Khawazakhela, up the Swat valley from Mingora where the Shangla pass road heads east, is about 607 km from Lahore. The trip is a Swat coach to Mingora and a van 25 km up the valley.

To Mingora Rs 2,300 then onward at the stand

To Mingora
Rs 2,300first leg
Journey time
with the change
Distance
About 607 kmvia Mingora
Change at
MingoraSwat valley stands
Second leg
At the standMingora to Khawazakhela

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

Lahore to Khawazakhela bus fare by operator

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

Lahore to Khawazakhela 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 Khawazakhela
Daewoo ExpressLuxury ACLeg 1: to Mingora, 11:30 pmRs 2,830Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Lahore to Khawazakhela
Swat CoachStandardLeg 1: to Mingora, 8 pmRs 3,000Book now Swat Coach Standard, Lahore to Khawazakhela
Local vansVanLeg 2: Mingora to Khawazakhela, 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 Khawazakhela route map

Lahore to Khawazakhela route map Map of the Lahore to Khawazakhela bus route through Lahore, Kallar Kahar, Islamabad, Mingora, Khawazakhela. 32°N 33°N 34°N 71°E 72°E 73°E 74°E 75°E Lahore Mingora Khawazakhela 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 25 km to Khawazakhela.

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 Khawazakhela van is paid at the stand.

Lahore to Khawazakhela bus timings

Lahore to Khawazakhela bus timings come down to reaching Mingora before the Khawazakhela departures.

  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 Khawazakhela

    Dawn to dusk

    Local vans pull out of Mingora for Khawazakhela whenever they fill, from first light until early evening; the ride takes about 45 minutes.

  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 Khawazakhela bus online booking

Lahore to Khawazakhela bus online booking covers the Mingora coach and the Khawazakhela seat; book both for the same day, with at least an hour between them.

  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 Khawazakhela?

The best way from Lahore to Khawazakhela is an early coach to Mingora and the Khawazakhela 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 Khawazakhela van from the stand.

Before you book a Lahore to Khawazakhela bus

Three things help on the Lahore to Khawazakhela trip.

  • Junction town

    The road over the Shangla pass to Alpuri and Besham leaves the Swat valley here.

  • Matta

    See Lahore to Matta for the town across the river.

  • Alpuri

    See Lahore to Alpuri.

Lahore to Khawazakhela bus FAQs

What is the Lahore to Khawazakhela bus fare?

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

Is there a direct bus from Lahore to Khawazakhela?

No. Change at Mingora for the Khawazakhela van.

How long does Lahore to Khawazakhela take?

About eight and a half hours, including about seven hours to Mingora and the wait between coaches.

Which buses run from Mingora to Khawazakhela?

Local vans run the Mingora to Khawazakhela leg.

How far is Khawazakhela from Mingora?

Khawazakhela is about 25 km from Mingora, about 45 minutes by van.

Book Lahore to Khawazakhela bus tickets for your date

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

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