Mardan to Karak Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
Karak is the hill district town south of Kohat; from Mardan, the 195 km are covered by a van down the Mardan road to Peshawar, coaches or vans to Kohat, then vans for the final hour and a half, about five and a quarter hours in all.
To Peshawar Rs 540 then local transport
Quick Fare Check: Mardan to Karak starts with Daewoo Express to Peshawar at Rs 540; the onward rides are paid on board. Allow about five and a quarter hours in all.
Mardan to Karak bus fare by operator
Mardan to Karak bus fares add up across three 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 Peshawar, about 4 am to 10 pm | Rs 540 | Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Mardan to Karak | |
| Local coaches and vans | Coach or van | Leg 1: Mardan to Peshawar, through the day | Paid on board | Tickets at the stand | |
| Local coaches and vans | Coach or van | Leg 2: Peshawar to Kohat, through the day | Paid on board | Tickets at the stand | |
| Local vans | Van | Leg 3: Kohat to Karak | 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 Karak route map
Fares to Peshawar
- Daewoo Express LuxuryRs 540
Mardan to Karak bus timings
For Mardan to Karak, time the first ride so you reach Peshawar with an hour in hand.
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To Peshawar
Through the day
Daewoo Express leaves the Rashakai terminal between about 4 am and 10 pm and reaches Peshawar in an hour.
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Peshawar to Kohat
Dawn to dusk
Local coaches and vans run from Peshawar to Kohat all day, leaving when full; allow about an hour and a half.
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The change
Allow an hour
Coaches and vans from Mardan arrive at Peshawar’s general bus stand, where vans for Jamrud and coaches for Kohat load.
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Kohat to Karak
Dawn to dusk
Local vans leave Kohat for Karak as they fill, from early morning until evening; the ride takes about an hour and a half.
Mardan to Karak bus online booking
The Peshawar coach on the Mardan to Karak trip can be booked online; the local rides are 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 Karak?
The best way from Mardan to Karak is an early start, so that every change happens in daylight.
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Daewoo Express
Most departures
About Rs 540 to Peshawar.
From Rs 540
Our pick
Take Daewoo Express to Peshawar for about Rs 540, then the first onward ride from Peshawar.
Before you book a Mardan to Karak bus
Three things help on the Mardan to Karak trip.
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Salt and gas
The hills round Karak hold salt, oil and gas fields.
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Peshawar first
The first leg has its own page: see Mardan to Peshawar.
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Hangu
See Mardan to Hangu.
Mardan to Karak bus FAQs
What is the Mardan to Karak bus fare?
About Rs 540 for Daewoo Express to Peshawar; the onward fares are paid at the stand or at booking.
Is there a direct bus from Mardan to Karak?
No. Change at Peshawar and Kohat.
How long does Mardan to Karak take?
About five and a quarter hours, including the waits between rides.
How long is the Kohat to Karak 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 Karak bus tickets for your date
Book your coach to Peshawar and pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card; the local rides are paid on board.
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