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

Dasu, the Kohistan town on the Karakoram Highway, means one change at Rawalpindi for Mardan passengers: the Rs 720 Daewoo Express coach to Rawalpindi, then the NATCO coach on to Dasu, about 12 and a half hours and 500 km.

To Rawalpindi Rs 720 then onward coaches

To Rawalpindi
Rs 720first leg
Journey time
with the change
Distance
About 500 kmvia Rawalpindi
Change at
Rawalpindithen onward
Second leg
At bookingRawalpindi to Dasu

Quick Fare Check: Mardan to Dasu starts with Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 720; the onward rides are confirmed at booking or paid on board. Allow about 12 and a half hours in all.

Mardan to Dasu bus fare by operator

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

Mardan to Dasu 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 Dasu
Coasters and vansCoaster or vanLeg 1: Mardan to Pirwadhai, through the dayPaid on boardTickets at the stand
NATCOLuxury ACLeg 2: Rawalpindi to Dasu, Gilgit coach, evening; ask for DasuAt bookingBook now NATCO Luxury, Mardan to Dasu
K2 MoversLuxuryLeg 2: Rawalpindi to Dasu, Gilgit coach from Pirwadhai, 5 pm; ask for DasuAt bookingBook now K2 Movers Luxury, Mardan to Dasu

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 Dasu route map

Mardan to Dasu route map Map of the Mardan to Dasu bus route through Mardan, Rashakai, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Besham, Dasu. 34°N 72°E Mardan Rawalpindi Dasu 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 on to Dasu.

Fares to Rawalpindi

  1. Daewoo Express LuxuryRs 720
One-way fares for the first leg; the onward rides are paid at the stand or at booking.

Mardan to Dasu bus timings

For Mardan to Dasu, time the first ride so you reach Rawalpindi with an hour in hand.

  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 Dasu

    Several a day

    From Rawalpindi: NATCO‘s Gilgit coach in the evening, which sets down at Dasu on request; K2 Movers‘ Gilgit coach from Pirwadhai, 5 pm, which sets down at Dasu on request. The ride takes about ten 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 Dasu bus online booking

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

For Mardan to Dasu, 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

    Also runs

    Sells seats on the Rawalpindi to Dasu road; ask for Dasu.

    Fare at booking

  • K2 Movers

    Also runs

    Sells seats on the Rawalpindi to Dasu road; ask for Dasu.

    Fare at booking

Our pick

Take Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi for about Rs 720, then the first onward coach from Rawalpindi.

Before you book a Mardan to Dasu bus

Three things help on the Mardan to Dasu trip.

  • Set-down

    Dasu is a stop on the Gilgit coaches; tell the conductor you are getting off there.

  • Rawalpindi first

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

  • Chilas

    See Mardan to Chilas.

Mardan to Dasu bus FAQs

What is the Mardan to Dasu bus fare?

About Rs 720 for Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi; the onward fare is paid at the stand or at booking.

Is there a direct bus from Mardan to Dasu?

No. Change at Rawalpindi.

How long does Mardan to Dasu take?

About 12 and a half hours, including the waits between rides.

Which buses run from Rawalpindi to Dasu?

K2 Movers and NATCO run the Rawalpindi to Dasu 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 Dasu bus tickets for your date

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

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