Mingora to Alpuri Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
Alpuri, the Shangla district headquarters, is about an hour and three quarters from Mingora by van, up the valley to Khwazakhela and over Shangla Top.
Fares On board coaches and vans
Quick Fare Check: Mingora to Alpuri is about 60 km, about an hour and three quarters by van from Mingora’s general bus stand, with fares paid on board.
Mingora to Alpuri bus fare by operator
Mingora to Alpuri bus fares are charged on board by the local vans that run the road all day.
| Bus operator | Class | Route | Journey time | Ticket price | Booking |
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| Local vans | Van | Mingora to Alpuri; through the day, over Shangla Top | Paid on board | Tickets at the stand |
No operator publishes a Mingora fare for this road. Pay the conductor on board, and check the fare before you set off.
Mingora to Alpuri route map
Mingora to Alpuri bus timings
Mingora to Alpuri bus timings follow the local vans, which run from early morning until evening.
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Morning
From early
Local vans start loading at Mingora’s general bus stand soon after first light.
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Daytime
As they fill
They leave when full, so the wait is rarely long outside the midday lull.
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Evening
Before dark
Services thin out after dark; set off by late afternoon for the last ride back.
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Winter fog
December to January
Fog on the M-1 and the Punjab motorways can delay the night coaches south of Islamabad.
Mingora to Alpuri bus online booking
Mingora to Alpuri buses and vans are not sold online; pay on board. For booked coaches out of Mingora, see the related routes below.
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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 Mingora to Alpuri?
The best way from Mingora to Alpuri is a van outside the rush hours; there is no booked coach to compare it with.
Our pick
Take a van from Mingora’s general bus stand and confirm the fare as you board.
Before you book a Mingora to Alpuri bus
Before you travel from Mingora to Alpuri, three things are worth knowing.
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Shangla pass
The road climbs over Shangla Top at about 2,000 metres; snow can close it for a day or two in winter.
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Shangla Top
The road from Swat climbs over Shangla Top before dropping to Alpuri.
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Malam Jabba
Mingora to Alpuri bus FAQs
What is the Mingora to Alpuri bus fare?
There is no published fare; local transport charges on board, so check the fare before you set off.
How far is Alpuri from Mingora?
About 60 km by road, about an hour and three quarters by van.
Where do Alpuri buses and vans leave from?
From Mingora’s general bus stand.
When do they run?
From early morning until evening, leaving as they fill.
Can I book a seat online?
No. Pay the conductor on board; there is no booked coach on this road.
Book Mingora to Alpuri bus tickets for your date
Travelling further from Mingora? Book a coach on one of the routes above and pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card.
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