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

Parachinar, the Kurram valley town near the Afghan border, means two changes at Peshawar and Kohat for Mardan passengers: a cash-fare coach or van to Peshawar, a coach or van ride to Kohat and finally local coaches or vans to Parachinar, just under nine hours and 310 km.

To Peshawar Rs 540 then local transport

To Peshawar
Rs 540first leg
Journey time
with the changes
Distance
About 310 kmvia Peshawar and Kohat
Change at
Peshawar, Kohatthen onward
Second leg
On boardPeshawar to Kohat

Quick Fare Check: Mardan to Parachinar starts with Daewoo Express to Peshawar at Rs 540; the onward rides are paid on board. Allow just under nine hours in all.

Mardan to Parachinar bus fare by operator

Mardan to Parachinar bus fares add up across three rides, since nothing runs straight through.

Mardan to Parachinar bus ticket prices by operator and class, cheapest first
Bus operatorClassRouteJourney timeTicket priceBooking
Daewoo ExpressLuxury ACLeg 1: Rashakai to Peshawar, about 4 am to 10 pmRs 540Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Mardan to Parachinar
Local coaches and vansCoach or vanLeg 1: Mardan to Peshawar, through the dayPaid on boardTickets at the stand
Local coaches and vansCoach or vanLeg 2: Peshawar to Kohat, through the dayPaid on boardTickets at the stand
Kurram coaches and vansCoach or vanLeg 3: Kohat to Parachinar, via Hangu and ThallPaid 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 Parachinar route map

Mardan to Parachinar route map Map of the Mardan to Parachinar bus route through Mardan, Rashakai, Nowshera, Peshawar, Kohat, Parachinar. 34°N 70°E 72°E Mardan Peshawar Kohat Parachinar 50 km N
Cities plotted from their coordinates; the line shows the corridor, not every bend of the road. Coaches run south-west to Peshawar, then south through the Kohat tunnel to Kohat and on to Parachinar.

Fares to Peshawar

  1. Daewoo Express LuxuryRs 540
One-way fares for the first leg; the onward rides are paid at the stand or at booking.

Mardan to Parachinar bus timings

Mardan to Parachinar bus timings follow the coaches and vans on each leg; start early so every change is in daylight.

  1. To Peshawar

    Through the day

    Daewoo Express leaves the Rashakai terminal between about 4 am and 10 pm and reaches Peshawar in an hour.

  2. Peshawar to Kohat

    As they fill

    Local coaches and vans run from Peshawar to Kohat all day, leaving when full; allow about an hour and a half.

  3. 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.

  4. Kohat to Parachinar

    Through the day

    Kurram coaches and vans leave Kohat for Parachinar as they fill, from early morning until evening; the ride takes about five hours.

Mardan to Parachinar bus online booking

The Peshawar coach on the Mardan to Parachinar trip can be booked online; the local rides are paid on board.

  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 Parachinar?

The best way from Mardan to Parachinar is an early start to Peshawar and the onward ride the same day.

  • 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 Parachinar bus

Before you travel from Mardan to Parachinar, three things are worth knowing.

  • Road closures

    The road to Parachinar is often closed; check the latest before travelling.

  • Peshawar first

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

  • Hangu

    See Mardan to Hangu.

Mardan to Parachinar bus FAQs

What is the Mardan to Parachinar 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 Parachinar?

No. Change at Peshawar and Kohat.

How long does Mardan to Parachinar take?

Just under nine hours, including the waits between rides.

How long is the Kohat to Parachinar ride?

About five 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 Parachinar 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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