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Hazara Express Train Ticket Price, Route, Timing & Online Booking

The Hazara Express train ticket price starts at about Rs 750 for economy from Karachi to Hyderabad and reaches Rs 10,450 for AC Standard from Karachi to Rawalpindi. It covers the run from Karachi to Havelian via Rawalpindi, sold in economy and AC Standard only. Havelian is the railhead for Abbottabad and the Hazara hills, which no other train from Karachi reaches.

Route
Karachi to HavelianVia Rawalpindi
Economy to Rawalpindi
Rs 4,200Cheapest tier
AC Standard to Rawalpindi
Rs 10,450Air conditioned
Economy to Multan
Rs 2,750From Karachi
Classes
Economy, AC StandardNo sleeper

Short answer: Hazara Express charges Rs 4,200 Karachi to Rawalpindi in economy, Rs 4,300 for a berth and Rs 10,450 AC Standard. To Multan it is Rs 2,750 and Rs 5,900; to Rohri Rs 1,650 and Rs 3,200; to Hyderabad Rs 750 and Rs 1,500. It has no AC Business or AC Sleeper.

Sector by sector

Hazara Express train ticket price

Hazara Express fares by sector, September 2026
SectorEconomy seatEconomy berthAC Standard
Karachi to RawalpindiRs 4,200Rs 4,300Rs 10,450
Karachi to MultanRs 2,750Rs 2,850Rs 5,900
Karachi to RohriRs 1,650Rs 1,700Rs 3,200
Karachi to HyderabadRs 750Not offeredRs 1,500

Havelian fares were not in the published tables at the time of writing; confirm in RABTA.

Pakistan Express’s near-twin

On the sectors they share, Hazara Express matches Pakistan Express in economy and is Rs 200 dearer in AC Standard to Rawalpindi. The reason to pick it is the northern extension to Havelian, which saves a road transfer for anyone heading to Abbottabad or beyond.

On the outsourcing list

After the June 2026 handover of five trains to private operators, Pakistan Railways began tendering 11 to 15 more, and Hazara Express is among them. Fares stay on the PR scale under that model, but the operator and booking channel could change.


Where it goes

Hazara Express route

  • KarachiSouthern terminus.
  • Hyderabad, Rohri, MultanNorth along the main line.
  • RawalpindiRs 4,200 from Karachi.
  • TaxilaWhere the Havelian branch leaves the main line.
  • HavelianNorthern terminus, for Abbottabad.
The verdict

Should you take Hazara Express?

In its favour

  • Only through train to Havelian.
  • Cheapest economy tier.
  • AC Standard available.

Against it

  • No AC Business or sleeper.
  • Rs 200 dearer than Pakistan Express in AC to Rawalpindi.
  • Operator may change under the tender.

Our take

The obvious choice if Havelian or Abbottabad is your destination. For Rawalpindi alone, Pakistan Express is marginally cheaper in AC and Khyber Mail offers a sleeper.

Common questions

Hazara Express FAQs

How much is Hazara Express from Karachi to Rawalpindi?

Rs 4,200 economy seat, Rs 4,300 berth and Rs 10,450 AC Standard.

Where does Hazara Express go?

Karachi to Havelian via Rawalpindi, making it the through train for Abbottabad and the Hazara region.

Does Hazara Express have a sleeper?

No. Economy seats, economy berths and AC Standard only.

Is Hazara Express being privatised?

It is among the trains Pakistan Railways is tendering for private commercial management after the June 2026 round. Fares would stay on the PR scale.