Lahore to Takht Bhai Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing

Takht Bhai, just north of Mardan on the road towards Malakand, is about 513 km from Lahore. The trip is the Daewoo Express coach to Rashakai, a van to Mardan and a short van ride north.

To Rashakai Rs 2,720 then onward at the stand

To Rashakai
Rs 2,720first leg
Journey time
with two changes
Distance
About 513 kmvia Rashakai
Change at
Rashakai, Mardanthen local transport
Second leg
At the standRashakai to Mardan

Quick Fare Check: Lahore to Takht Bhai starts with Daewoo Express to Rashakai at Rs 2,720; the onward fare to Mardan is paid at the stand, then a local van to Takht Bhai. Allow about seven hours in all.

Lahore to Takht Bhai bus fare by operator

No coach runs straight from Lahore to Takht Bhai, so the fare is the Rashakai leg plus the Mardan leg and a local van to Takht Bhai.

Lahore to Takht Bhai bus ticket prices by operator and class, cheapest first
Bus operatorClassRouteJourney timeTicket priceBooking
Daewoo ExpressLuxury ACLeg 1: to Rashakai, 9 am, noon, 4:30 or 11 pmRs 2,720Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Lahore to Takht Bhai
Local vansVanLeg 2: Rashakai to Mardan, through the dayPaid on boardTickets at the stand
Local vansVanLeg 3: Mardan to Takht Bhai, 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 Takht Bhai route map

Lahore to Takht Bhai route map Map of the Lahore to Takht Bhai bus route through Lahore, Kallar Kahar, Islamabad, Rashakai, Mardan, Takht Bhai. 32°N 33°N 34°N 72°E 73°E 74°E Lahore Rashakai Mardan Takht Bhai 50 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 along the M-1 to Rashakai, then on to Mardan and Takht Bhai.

Fares to Rashakai

  1. Daewoo ExpressRs 2,720
One-way fares for the first leg; the Mardan local coach is paid at the stand.

Lahore to Takht Bhai bus timings

Lahore to Takht Bhai bus timings are set by the Rashakai departures, so plan the first coach around them.

  1. To Rashakai

    9 am to 11 pm

    Daewoo Express leaves Lahore for Rashakai, its stop for Mardan on the M-1, at 9 am, noon, 4:30 and 11 pm; about five hours.

  2. Rashakai to Mardan

    Dawn to dusk

    Local vans pull out of Rashakai for Mardan whenever they fill, from first light until early evening; the ride takes about 30 minutes.

  3. The change

    Allow an hour

    Rashakai is an M-1 stop, not a town centre; vans and rickshaws run the 20 km north to Mardan, where the local coaches and vans leave.

  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 Takht Bhai bus online booking

Lahore to Takht Bhai bus online booking works leg by leg: reserve the Rashakai coach first, then the Mardan seat that suits its arrival.

  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 Takht Bhai?

The best way from Lahore to Takht Bhai is an early coach to Rashakai and the Mardan local coach the same day.

  • Daewoo Express

    Cheapest first leg

    About Rs 2,720 to Rashakai, at 9 am, noon, 4:30 or 11 pm.

    From Rs 2,720

Our pick

Take Daewoo Express to Rashakai for about Rs 2,720, then the first Mardan local coach from the stand.

Before you book a Lahore to Takht Bhai bus

Before you set off from Lahore to Takht Bhai, three things are worth knowing.

  • Monastery ruins

    The Buddhist monastery of Takht-i-Bahi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, crowns the hill above the town.

  • Malakand road

    Swat-bound traffic passes Takht Bhai on the way to the Malakand pass.

  • Mardan

    See Lahore to Mardan for the city.

Lahore to Takht Bhai bus FAQs

What is the Lahore to Takht Bhai bus fare?

About Rs 2,720 with Daewoo Express to Rashakai, plus the Mardan fare, paid at the stand.

Is there a direct bus from Lahore to Takht Bhai?

No. Change at Rashakai and again at Mardan for the Mardan local coach.

How long does Lahore to Takht Bhai take?

About seven hours, including about five hours to Rashakai and the wait between coaches.

Which buses run from Rashakai to Mardan?

Local vans run the Rashakai to Mardan leg.

How far is Takht Bhai from Mardan?

About 15 km, about 30 minutes by van.

Book Lahore to Takht Bhai bus tickets for your date

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

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