Mardan to Chilas Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing

On the Mardan to Chilas trip, a Daewoo Express seat to Rawalpindi for about Rs 720, then NATCO to Chilas for Rs 2,600; the 620 km take about 12 hours, and Chilas is the Karakoram Highway town on the Indus.

Two coaches from Rs 3,320 via Rawalpindi, per seat

Cheapest total
Rs 3,320via Rawalpindi
Journey time
with the change
Distance
About 620 kmvia Rawalpindi
Change at
Rawalpindicoach to coach
Second leg
Rs 2,600Rawalpindi to Chilas

Quick Fare Check: Mardan to Chilas costs from about Rs 3,320 in fares: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 720; NATCO to Chilas at Rs 2,600. Allow about 12 hours.

Mardan to Chilas bus fare by operator

Mardan to Chilas bus fares add up across two rides, since nothing runs straight through.

Mardan to Chilas bus ticket prices by operator and class, cheapest first
Bus operatorClassRouteJourney timeTicket priceBooking
Daewoo ExpressLuxury ACLeg 1: Rashakai to Rawalpindi, about 8:45 am to 7:45 pmRs 720Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Mardan to Chilas
Coasters and vansCoaster or vanLeg 1: Mardan to Pirwadhai, through the dayPaid on boardTickets at the stand
NATCOCoachLeg 2: Rawalpindi to Chilas, 5 pmRs 2,600Book now NATCO Coach, Mardan to Chilas
NATCOLuxury ACLeg 2: Rawalpindi to Chilas, 7 pmRs 3,600Book now NATCO Luxury, Mardan to Chilas

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 Chilas route map

Mardan to Chilas route map Map of the Mardan to Chilas bus route through Mardan, Rashakai, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Besham, Dasu, Chilas. 34°N 72°E 74°E Mardan Rawalpindi Chilas 50 km N
Cities plotted from their coordinates; the line shows the corridor, not every bend of the road. Coaches run by Rashakai and the M-1 to Rawalpindi, then the Karakoram Highway to Chilas.

Totals to Chilas

  1. Daewoo Express plus NATCO CoachRs 3,320
  2. Daewoo Express plus NATCO LuxuryRs 4,320
Coach fares added together for one adult, one way, cheapest first.

Mardan to Chilas bus timings

Mardan to Chilas bus timings are set by the Rawalpindi departures, so plan the first ride around them.

  1. To Rawalpindi

    Through the day

    Daewoo Express leaves the Rashakai terminal between about 8:45 am and 7:45 pm and reaches Rawalpindi in an hour and three quarters.

  2. Rawalpindi to Chilas

    5 pm

    NATCO leaves Rawalpindi at 5 pm and reaches Chilas in nine and a half hours.

  3. The change

    Allow an hour

    Daewoo’s coaches from Rashakai set down near Chungi 26 on Peshawar Road; Pirwadhai, where the northern coaches and coasters load, is about 20 minutes away by rickshaw.

  4. Snow and landslides

    Check first

    Mountain roads can close after snow or landslides; check the road before you leave the twin cities.

Mardan to Chilas bus online booking

Book both legs of the Mardan to Chilas trip together, so the Rawalpindi coach arrives in good time for the Chilas 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 Mardan to Chilas?

For Mardan to Chilas, the best plan is the first coach to Rawalpindi, leaving the rest of the day for the onward rides.

  • Daewoo Express

    Most departures

    About Rs 720 to Rawalpindi.

    From Rs 720

  • NATCO

    Lowest Chilas fare

    About Rs 2,600 from Rawalpindi to Chilas.

    From Rs 2,600

Our pick

Take Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi, then NATCO to Chilas, for about Rs 3,320 in all.

Before you book a Mardan to Chilas bus

Three things help on the Mardan to Chilas trip.

  • Rock art

    Thousands of ancient rock carvings line the Indus banks around Chilas.

  • Rawalpindi first

    The first leg has its own page: see Mardan to Rawalpindi.

  • Gilgit

    See Mardan to Gilgit.

Mardan to Chilas bus FAQs

What is the Mardan to Chilas bus fare?

From about Rs 3,320 in coach fares: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 720; NATCO to Chilas at Rs 2,600.

Is there a direct bus from Mardan to Chilas?

No. Change at Rawalpindi.

How long does Mardan to Chilas take?

About 12 hours, including the waits between rides.

Which buses run from Rawalpindi to Chilas?

NATCO runs the Rawalpindi to Chilas leg.

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 Chilas bus tickets for your date

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

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