Mardan to Neelum Valley Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing

Neelum Valley, the river valley of northern Azad Kashmir, is reached through Rawalpindi and Muzaffarabad from Mardan: a Rs 800 coaster fare on to Muzaffarabad, then local jeeps or vans to Neelum Valley, just under ten hours in all.

Fares from Rs 1,520 via Rawalpindi and Muzaffarabad, per seat

Cheapest total
Rs 1,520via Rawalpindi and Muzaffarabad
Journey time
with the changes
Distance
About 360 kmvia Rawalpindi and Muzaffarabad
Change at
Rawalpindi, Muzaffarabadthen local transport
Second leg
Rs 800Rawalpindi to Muzaffarabad

Quick Fare Check: Mardan to Neelum Valley costs from about Rs 1,520 in fares, then a local ride paid on board: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 720; local coasters to Muzaffarabad at Rs 800; jeeps and vans to Neelum Valley, paid on board. Allow just under ten hours.

Mardan to Neelum Valley bus fare by operator

No coach runs straight from Mardan to Neelum Valley, so the fare is the Rawalpindi leg plus the Muzaffarabad leg and a jeep or van to Neelum Valley.

Mardan to Neelum Valley 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 Neelum Valley
Coasters and vansCoaster or vanLeg 1: Mardan to Pirwadhai, through the dayPaid on boardTickets at the stand
Local coastersCoasterLeg 2: Rawalpindi to MuzaffarabadRs 800Tickets at the stand
Muzaffarabad ExpressYutongLeg 2: Rawalpindi to MuzaffarabadRs 950Book now Muzaffarabad Express Yutong, Mardan to Neelum Valley
Muzaffarabad ExpressLuxury ACLeg 2: Rawalpindi to MuzaffarabadRs 1,200Book now Muzaffarabad Express Luxury, Mardan to Neelum Valley
Muzaffarabad ExpressBusiness ACLeg 2: Rawalpindi to MuzaffarabadRs 1,600Book now Muzaffarabad Express Business, Mardan to Neelum Valley
Jeeps and vansJeep or vanLeg 3: Muzaffarabad to Athmuqam and KeranPaid on boardTickets 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 Neelum Valley route map

Mardan to Neelum Valley route map Map of the Mardan to Neelum Valley bus route through Mardan, Rashakai, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Murree, Kohala, Muzaffarabad, Neelum Valley. 34°N 72°E 74°E Mardan Rawalpindi Muzaffarabad Neelum Valley 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 Muzaffarabad and Neelum Valley.

Totals to Neelum Valley

  1. Daewoo Express plus local coastersRs 1,520
  2. Daewoo Express plus Muzaffarabad Express YutongRs 1,670
  3. Daewoo Express plus Muzaffarabad Express LuxuryRs 1,920
Coach fares added together for one adult, one way; the local fare is extra.

Mardan to Neelum Valley bus timings

For Mardan to Neelum Valley, 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 Muzaffarabad

    Dawn to dusk

    Local coasters leave Rawalpindi for Muzaffarabad as they fill, from early morning until evening; the ride takes about three and a quarter 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. Muzaffarabad to Neelum Valley

    Through the day

    Jeeps and vans run from Muzaffarabad to Neelum Valley all day, leaving when full; allow about three and a half hours.

Mardan to Neelum Valley bus online booking

Mardan to Neelum Valley bus online booking covers the Rawalpindi coach and the Muzaffarabad seat; book both for the same day, with at least an hour between them.

  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 Neelum Valley?

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

Our pick

Take Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi, then local coasters to Muzaffarabad, for about Rs 1,520 in all before the local ride.

Before you book a Mardan to Neelum Valley bus

Three things help on the Mardan to Neelum Valley trip.

Mardan to Neelum Valley bus FAQs

What is the Mardan to Neelum Valley bus fare?

From about Rs 1,520 in coach fares: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 720; local coasters to Muzaffarabad at Rs 800; the last local ride is paid on board.

Is there a direct bus from Mardan to Neelum Valley?

No. Change at Rawalpindi and Muzaffarabad.

How long does Mardan to Neelum Valley take?

Just under ten hours, including the waits between rides.

How long is the Muzaffarabad to Neelum Valley ride?

About three 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 Neelum Valley bus tickets for your date

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

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