Mardan to Kalam Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
Kalam, the upper Swat valley resort, sits 215 km north of Mardan: a Daewoo Express seat to Swat for about Rs 770 and a van or jeep on to Kalam, paid on board, roughly six hours.
To Swat Rs 770 then local transport
Quick Fare Check: Mardan to Kalam starts with Daewoo Express to Swat at Rs 770; the onward fare to Kalam is paid at the stand. Allow about six hours in all.
Mardan to Kalam bus fare by operator
No coach runs straight from Mardan to Kalam, so the fare is the Swat leg and a van or jeep to Kalam.
| Bus operator | Class | Route | Journey time | Ticket price | Booking |
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| Daewoo Express | Luxury AC | Leg 1: Rashakai to Mingora, about 9:45 am to 7:15 pm | Rs 770 | Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Mardan to Kalam | |
| Flying coaches and vans | Coach or van | Leg 1: Mardan to Mingora, through the day | Paid on board | Tickets at the stand | |
| Local vans and jeeps | Van or jeep | Leg 2: Swat to Kalam, from Mingora | 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 Kalam route map
Fares to Swat
- Daewoo Express LuxuryRs 770
Mardan to Kalam bus timings
For Mardan to Kalam, time the first ride so you reach Swat with an hour in hand.
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To Swat
Through the day
Daewoo Express leaves the Rashakai terminal between about 9:45 am and 7:15 pm and reaches Swat in two and a quarter hours.
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Swat to Kalam
Dawn to dusk
Local vans and jeeps pull out of Swat for Kalam whenever they fill, from first light until early evening; about three hours.
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The change
Allow an hour
Coaches from Mardan arrive in Mingora, where the vans and jeeps for Kalam and the upper valley load.
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Eid rush
Book early
Coaches out of Mardan and Rashakai fill days ahead of both Eids; book as soon as your dates are fixed.
Mardan to Kalam bus online booking
The Swat coach on the Mardan to Kalam 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 Kalam?
For Mardan to Kalam, the best plan is the first coach to Swat, leaving the rest of the day for the onward rides.
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Daewoo Express
Most departures
About Rs 770 to Swat.
From Rs 770
Our pick
Take Daewoo Express to Swat for about Rs 770, then the first onward ride from Swat.
Before you book a Mardan to Kalam bus
Before you book a Mardan to Kalam bus, three things are worth knowing.
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Ushu forest
The pine forest of Ushu begins just above Kalam; snow closes the upper valley in deep winter.
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Swat first
The first leg has its own page: see Mardan to Swat.
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Dasu
See Mardan to Dasu.
Mardan to Kalam bus FAQs
What is the Mardan to Kalam bus fare?
About Rs 770 for Daewoo Express to Swat; the onward fare is paid at the stand or at booking.
Is there a direct bus from Mardan to Kalam?
No. Change at Swat.
How long does Mardan to Kalam take?
About six hours, including the waits between rides.
How long is the Swat to Kalam ride?
About three hours.
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 Kalam bus tickets for your date
Book your coach to Swat and pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card; the local ride is paid on board.
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