Mardan to Tank Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
Tank is the town at the foot of the Waziristan hills; from Mardan, the 440 km are covered by Daewoo Express to Dera Ismail Khan at Rs 2,480, followed by a coach or van for the last hour and a half, just under eight hours in all.
To Dera Ismail Khan Rs 2,480 then local transport
Quick Fare Check: Mardan to Tank starts with Daewoo Express to Dera Ismail Khan at Rs 2,480; the onward fare to Tank is paid at the stand. Allow just under eight hours in all.
Mardan to Tank bus fare by operator
No coach runs straight from Mardan to Tank, so the fare is the Dera Ismail Khan leg and a coach or van to Tank.
| Bus operator | Class | Route | Journey time | Ticket price | Booking |
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| Daewoo Express | Luxury AC | Leg 1: Rashakai to Dera Ismail Khan, 4:10 pm | Rs 2,480 | Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Mardan to Tank | |
| Local coaches and vans | Coach or van | Leg 2: Dera Ismail Khan to Tank, 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 Tank route map
Fares to Dera Ismail Khan
- Daewoo Express LuxuryRs 2,480
Mardan to Tank bus timings
Mardan to Tank bus timings are set by the Dera Ismail Khan departures, so plan the first ride around them.
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To Dera Ismail Khan
4:10 pm
Daewoo Express leaves the Rashakai terminal at 4:10 pm and reaches Dera Ismail Khan in five and a half hours.
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Dera Ismail Khan to Tank
Dawn to dusk
Local coaches and vans pull out of Dera Ismail Khan for Tank whenever they fill, from first light until early evening; about an hour and a half.
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The change
Allow an hour
The Daewoo coach from Rashakai arrives at its Dera Ismail Khan terminal; coaches and vans for Tank, Bhakkar and Zhob leave from the general bus stand.
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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 Tank bus online booking
The Dera Ismail Khan coach on the Mardan to Tank 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 Tank?
For Mardan to Tank, the best plan is the first coach to Dera Ismail Khan, leaving the rest of the day for the onward rides.
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Daewoo Express
Booked seat
About Rs 2,480 to Dera Ismail Khan.
From Rs 2,480
Our pick
Take Daewoo Express to Dera Ismail Khan for about Rs 2,480, then the first onward ride from Dera Ismail Khan.
Before you book a Mardan to Tank bus
Three things help on the Mardan to Tank trip.
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Checkpoints
Expect security checks on the roads round Tank.
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Dera Ismail Khan first
The first leg has its own page: see Mardan to Dera Ismail Khan.
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Lakki Marwat
Mardan to Tank bus FAQs
What is the Mardan to Tank bus fare?
About Rs 2,480 for Daewoo Express to Dera Ismail Khan; the onward fare is paid at the stand or at booking.
Is there a direct bus from Mardan to Tank?
No. Change at Dera Ismail Khan.
How long does Mardan to Tank take?
Just under eight hours, including the waits between rides.
How long is the Dera Ismail Khan to Tank 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 Tank bus tickets for your date
Book your coach to Dera Ismail Khan and pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card; the local ride is paid on board.
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