Lahore to Matta Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
Matta, on the right bank of the Swat river north-west of Mingora, is about 607 km from Lahore. The trip is a Swat coach to Mingora and a van up the valley.
To Mingora Rs 2,300 then onward at the stand
Quick Fare Check: Lahore to Matta starts with Shahid Coach to Mingora at Rs 2,300; the onward fare to Matta is paid at the stand. Allow about eight and a half hours in all.
Lahore to Matta bus fare by operator
No coach runs straight from Lahore to Matta, so the fare is the Mingora leg plus the Matta leg.
| Bus operator | Class | Route | Journey time | Ticket price | Booking |
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| Shahid Coach | Coach | Leg 1: to Mingora, 11 am, 9 or 10 pm | Rs 2,300 | Book now Shahid Coach Coach, Lahore to Matta | |
| Daewoo Express | Luxury AC | Leg 1: to Mingora, 11:30 pm | Rs 2,830 | Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Lahore to Matta | |
| Swat Coach | Standard | Leg 1: to Mingora, 8 pm | Rs 3,000 | Book now Swat Coach Standard, Lahore to Matta | |
| Local vans | Van | Leg 2: Mingora to Matta, through the day | Paid on board | Tickets at the stand |
Indicative one-way prices for one adult seat on each leg; the live fare confirms at checkout.
Lahore to Matta route map
Fares to Mingora
- Shahid CoachRs 2,300
- Daewoo ExpressRs 2,830
- Swat CoachRs 3,000
Lahore to Matta bus timings
Lahore to Matta bus timings are set by the Mingora departures, so plan the first coach around them.
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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.
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Mingora to Matta
Dawn to dusk
Local vans pull out of Mingora for Matta whenever they fill, from first light until early evening; the ride takes about 45 minutes.
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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.
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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.
Lahore to Matta bus online booking
Lahore to Matta bus online booking covers the Mingora coach and the Matta seat; book both for the same day, with at least an hour between them.
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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 Lahore to Matta?
The best way from Lahore to Matta is an early coach to Mingora and the Matta van the same day.
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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 Matta van from the stand.
Before you book a Lahore to Matta bus
Before you set off from Lahore to Matta, three things are worth knowing.
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Right bank
Matta lies across the Swat river from the main valley road.
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Khawazakhela
See Lahore to Khawazakhela for the town opposite.
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Swat
See Lahore to Swat.
Lahore to Matta bus FAQs
What is the Lahore to Matta bus fare?
About Rs 2,300 with Shahid Coach to Mingora, plus the Matta fare, paid at the stand.
Is there a direct bus from Lahore to Matta?
No. Change at Mingora for the Matta van.
How long does Lahore to Matta take?
About eight and a half hours, including about seven hours to Mingora and the wait between coaches.
Which buses run from Mingora to Matta?
Local vans run the Mingora to Matta leg.
How far is Matta from Mingora?
Matta is about 25 km from Mingora, about 45 minutes by van.
Book Lahore to Matta bus tickets for your date
Book your coach to Mingora and the Matta leg, then pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card.
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