Bolan Mail Train Ticket Price, Route & Service Status
The Bolan Mail train ticket price is published at about Rs 2,650 for economy and reaches Rs 5,500 for AC Standard from Karachi to Quetta, but the train has been suspended indefinitely since March 2026. When running, it covers the roughly 850 km run through Sibi and the Bolan Pass. Bolan Mail has operated on and off since 1948 as Karachi’s only direct train to Quetta.
Short answer: Bolan Mail is not running; it has been suspended indefinitely since March 2026. When it operates, fares from Karachi to Quetta are Rs 2,650 economy seat, Rs 2,750 economy berth and Rs 5,500 AC Standard. There is no AC Business or AC Sleeper. For current rail access to Quetta, the only option is Jaffar Express, itself frequently suspended.
Bolan Mail service status
History of interruptions
- Operating periods
- 1948 to 2020, 2021 to 2022, and 2023 onward, with gaps in between.
- 2026
- Halted several times early in the year, including a five-day Balochistan-wide stop at the end of January after attacks on the track, then suspended indefinitely in March.
What to do
- Check
- Karachi Cantt or Quetta station, or the 117 helpline, before planning around a return.
- Refunds
- Full refund on any booking cancelled by Pakistan Railways.
- Meanwhile
- Coach on the N-25 or a flight.
Bolan Mail train ticket price
| Sector | Economy seat | Economy berth | AC Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karachi to Quetta | Rs 2,650 | Rs 2,750 | Rs 5,500 |
Published fares for reference while the service is suspended.
The cheapest long journey on paper
Rs 2,650 for about 850 kilometres is far below what other long routes cost per kilometre. It reflects Bolan Mail’s role as a lifeline service for Balochistan rather than a commercial product, which is also why its absence has pushed coach and air fares up on the corridor.
Bolan Mail route
- Karachi CitySouthern terminus.
- Hyderabad and RohriNorth through Sindh.
- JacobabadLeaves the Sindh plain.
- SibiGateway to the pass.
- Mach and KolpurThe climb through the Bolan Pass.
- QuettaNorthern terminus.
Bolan Mail FAQs
Is Bolan Mail running?
No. It has been suspended indefinitely since March 2026. Check with the station or the 117 helpline for any restart.
How much is the Bolan Mail ticket?
When it runs: Rs 2,650 economy seat, Rs 2,750 economy berth and Rs 5,500 AC Standard, Karachi to Quetta.
What is the Bolan Mail route?
Karachi City to Quetta via Hyderabad, Rohri, Jacobabad, Sibi and the Bolan Pass, as 3UP and 4DN.
Is there another train to Quetta?
Jaffar Express from Peshawar, which you can join on the main line. It is frequently suspended too.
Does Bolan Mail have AC Business or a sleeper?
No. Economy and AC Standard only.
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