Mardan to Kotli Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
Expect about eight and a half hours from Mardan to Kotli, the Poonch river town of Azad Kashmir: Jhelum by Daewoo Express (Rs 2,220), Mirpur by coaster or van and finally Kotli by coaster or van.
To Jhelum Rs 2,220 then local transport
Quick Fare Check: Mardan to Kotli starts with Daewoo Express to Jhelum at Rs 2,220; the onward rides are paid on board. Allow about eight and a half hours in all.
Mardan to Kotli bus fare by operator
There is no through coach from Mardan to Kotli; the table lists each ride in order.
| Bus operator | Class | Route | Journey time | Ticket price | Booking |
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| Daewoo Express | Luxury AC | Leg 1: Rashakai to Jhelum, 2:50 pm | Rs 2,220 | Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Mardan to Kotli | |
| Local coasters and vans | Coaster or van | Leg 2: Jhelum to Mirpur, by way of Dina | Paid on board | Tickets at the stand | |
| Coasters and vans | Coaster or van | Leg 3: Mirpur to Kotli, 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 Kotli route map
Fares to Jhelum
- Daewoo Express LuxuryRs 2,220
Mardan to Kotli bus timings
For Mardan to Kotli, time the first ride so you reach Jhelum with an hour in hand.
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To Jhelum
2:50 pm
Daewoo Express leaves the Rashakai terminal at 2:50 pm and reaches Jhelum in just under four hours.
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Jhelum to Mirpur
Through the day
Local coasters and vans run from Jhelum to Mirpur all day, leaving when full; allow about an hour.
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The change
Allow an hour
The Daewoo coach sets down at its Jhelum terminal; coasters and vans for Dina and Mirpur load at the general bus stand.
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Mirpur to Kotli
Through the day
Coasters and vans pull out of Mirpur for Kotli whenever they fill, from first light until early evening; about two and a half hours.
Mardan to Kotli bus online booking
The Jhelum coach on the Mardan to Kotli 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 Kotli?
The best way from Mardan to Kotli is an early start, so that every change happens in daylight.
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Daewoo Express
Booked seat
About Rs 2,220 to Jhelum.
From Rs 2,220
Our pick
Take Daewoo Express to Jhelum for about Rs 2,220, then the first onward ride from Jhelum.
Before you book a Mardan to Kotli bus
Before you book a Mardan to Kotli bus, three things are worth knowing.
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Poonch valley
The road from Mirpur follows the Poonch valley up to Kotli.
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Jhelum first
The first leg has its own page: see Mardan to Jhelum.
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Mirpur
See Mardan to Mirpur.
Mardan to Kotli bus FAQs
What is the Mardan to Kotli bus fare?
About Rs 2,220 for Daewoo Express to Jhelum; the onward fares are paid at the stand or at booking.
Is there a direct bus from Mardan to Kotli?
No. Change at Jhelum and Mirpur.
How long does Mardan to Kotli take?
About eight and a half hours, including the waits between rides.
How long is the Mirpur to Kotli ride?
About two and a half 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 Kotli bus tickets for your date
Book your coach to Jhelum and pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card; the local rides are paid on board.
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