Mardan to Balakot Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
Expect about five and a quarter hours from Mardan to Balakot, the gateway town to the Kaghan valley: Daewoo Express to Abbottabad at Rs 1,000 and a coach or wagon for the last hour and a half.
To Abbottabad Rs 1,000 then local transport
Quick Fare Check: Mardan to Balakot starts with Daewoo Express to Abbottabad at Rs 1,000; the onward fare to Balakot is paid at the stand. Allow about five and a quarter hours in all.
Mardan to Balakot bus fare by operator
Mardan to Balakot bus fares add up across two rides, since nothing runs straight through.
| Bus operator | Class | Route | Journey time | Ticket price | Booking |
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| Daewoo Express | Luxury AC | Leg 1: Rashakai to Abbottabad, about 8:40 am to 8:40 pm | Rs 1,000 | Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Mardan to Balakot | |
| Hazara coaches and wagons | Coach or wagon | Leg 2: Abbottabad to Balakot, through the day | Paid on board | Tickets at the stand |
Indicative one-way prices for one adult seat on each leg; local fares are paid on board and the live coach fare confirms at checkout.
Mardan to Balakot route map
Fares to Abbottabad
- Daewoo Express LuxuryRs 1,000
Mardan to Balakot bus timings
Mardan to Balakot bus timings are set by the Abbottabad departures, so plan the first ride around them.
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To Abbottabad
Through the day
Daewoo Express leaves the Rashakai terminal between about 8:40 am and 8:40 pm and reaches Abbottabad in three hours.
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Abbottabad to Balakot
As they fill
Hazara coaches and wagons pull out of Abbottabad for Balakot whenever they fill, from first light until early evening; about an hour and a half.
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The change
Allow an hour
The Daewoo coach arrives at its Abbottabad terminal; wagons for Mansehra and coaches for Balakot load at the general bus stand.
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Snow and landslides
Check first
Mountain roads can close after snow or landslides; check the road before you leave the twin cities.
Mardan to Balakot bus online booking
The Abbottabad coach on the Mardan to Balakot trip can be booked online; the local ride is paid on board.
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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 Mardan to Balakot?
The best way from Mardan to Balakot is an early start, so that every change happens in daylight.
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Daewoo Express
Most departures
About Rs 1,000 to Abbottabad.
From Rs 1,000
Our pick
Take Daewoo Express to Abbottabad for about Rs 1,000, then the first onward ride from Abbottabad.
Before you book a Mardan to Balakot bus
Before you travel from Mardan to Balakot, three things are worth knowing.
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Kaghan road
Above Balakot the road follows the Kunhar river up to Kaghan and Naran.
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Abbottabad first
The first leg has its own page: see Mardan to Abbottabad.
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Mansehra
See Mardan to Mansehra.
Mardan to Balakot bus FAQs
What is the Mardan to Balakot bus fare?
About Rs 1,000 for Daewoo Express to Abbottabad; the onward fare is paid at the stand or at booking.
Is there a direct bus from Mardan to Balakot?
No. Change at Abbottabad.
How long does Mardan to Balakot take?
About five and a quarter hours, including the waits between rides.
How long is the Abbottabad to Balakot ride?
About an hour and a half.
Where does the first ride leave from?
From Daewoo’s Mardan terminal at the Rashakai interchange on the M-1, about 20 minutes south of the city.
Book Mardan to Balakot bus tickets for your date
Book your coach to Abbottabad and pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card; the local ride is paid on board.
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