Rawalpindi to Karachi Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Timing
The Rawalpindi to Karachi ticket price starts at about Rs 5,050 for an economy seat and reaches Rs 12,700 for a sleeper berth. At roughly 1,450 km and 20 to 24 hours, this is the one route from Rawalpindi where the class you book changes the journey more than the company does.
Short answer: Rawalpindi to Karachi costs Rs 5,050 to about Rs 12,700 and takes 20 to 24 hours down the motorway spine through Faisalabad, Multan and Sukkur. Most coaches leave in the afternoon or evening and reach Karachi the following evening. On a trip this long, pay for a 2+1 executive seat at minimum, and a sleeper berth if you can.
Rawalpindi to Karachi ticket price by operator
Eight fares from six operators, from a basic reclining seat to a flat berth with a curtain.
| Bus operator | Class | Boards in Rawalpindi | Journey time | Ticket price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kainat Travels | Economy, 2+2 | Pir Wadhai | 23h | Rs 5,050 |
| Adil Express | Business, 2+2 | Pir Wadhai | 22h | Rs 6,000 |
| Manthar Transport | Executive, 2+1 | Pir Wadhai | 22h | Rs 6,300 |
| Faisal Movers | Executive, 2+1 | Pir Wadhai, Faizabad, Motorway Chowk | 21h | Rs 7,700 |
| Daewoo Express | Luxury, 2+2 | Own terminal, 26 Number Chungi | 20h | Rs 8,120 |
| Faisal Movers | Business, 2+1 | Pir Wadhai, Faizabad, Motorway Chowk | 21h | Rs 9,135 |
| Daewoo Express Sleeper | Sleeper, 1+1 berths | Own terminal, 26 Number Chungi | 20h | Rs 12,430 |
| Faisal Movers Sleeper | Sleeper, 1+1 berths | Pir Wadhai, Faizabad, Motorway Chowk | 21h | Rs 12,700 |
Fares are indicative published prices and vary with class, season, fuel adjustments and demand. Your live, confirmed fare appears on the seat map before payment.
What Rs 7,000 more actually buys
The gap between the cheapest seat and a sleeper berth is roughly Rs 7,500. Spread across a full night and most of the next day, that is the price of lying flat instead of sitting upright in a 2+2 row. On a four hour trip that premium is hard to justify. On a 22 hour trip it decides whether you can work the day after you arrive.
The middle option is the one most people overlook. A 2+1 executive or business seat at Rs 6,300 to Rs 9,135 gives you a wide recliner with no one beside you, for well under the sleeper fare.
Seat, executive or sleeper for 22 hours
The operator matters less than the seat layout on this route. Here is what each one feels like at hour eighteen.
2+2 economy and business
- Layout
- Four seats per row, standard recline.
- Suits
- Travellers on a tight budget who sleep easily upright.
- Honest note
- The second night is hard. Take the aisle seat so you can stretch at the rest stops.
2+1 executive
- Layout
- Three wide seats per row, deep recline, leg rest on most coaches.
- Suits
- Solo travellers who want privacy without the sleeper fare.
- Honest note
- The single seat on the one side is worth asking for when you book.
1+1 sleeper
- Layout
- Near flat berths in two tiers with curtains, blanket and charging.
- Suits
- Families, older travellers and anyone working the next day.
- Honest note
- Lower berths are steadier on the rougher Sindh sections. Book them first.
How to choose
If the fare is fixed, take the best 2+1 seat you can afford rather than the cheapest 2+2. If you are travelling with children or have to function on arrival, the sleeper berth is the only class that really solves the length of this trip.
Which is the best bus service from Rawalpindi to Karachi
Six operators run the full length of the country from Rawalpindi. Three stand out for different reasons.
Kainat Travels
The lowest published fare from Pir Wadhai, with business and sleeper options on some departures as well.
From Rs 5,050Faisal Movers executive
2+1 seating, three Rawalpindi counters and a live bus tracking reference, so family at the Karachi end knows when to come.
From Rs 7,700Daewoo Express Sleeper
Flat berths, the tightest schedule on the route and its own terminals, which matters at 4:00 AM rest stops.
From Rs 12,430Our verdict
For most people, Faisal Movers executive at Rs 7,700 is the sensible middle: a proper 2+1 seat for Rs 4,700 less than a berth. Book a Daewoo or Faisal Movers sleeper for families and anyone who needs to sleep. Take Kainat economy only if the fare is what decides the trip.
Rawalpindi to Karachi bus timings
Departures cluster from early afternoon to late evening, so the long Punjab and Sindh sections are covered overnight.
Morning
7:00 AM to 11:00 AMA handful of departures. You travel the scenic Salt Range in daylight but reach Karachi in the small hours.
Afternoon
12:00 PM to 4:00 PMReaches Karachi the next morning to midday. Good if someone can meet you in daylight.
Evening
5:00 PM to 9:00 PMThe main block and the first to sell out. Overnight through south Punjab, arriving the next afternoon or evening.
Late
10:00 PM onwardsFewer seats, but the quietest Rawalpindi exit. Arrival lands in Karachi’s evening rush hour.
Plan the Karachi arrival, not the Rawalpindi departure
Whatever time you leave, the coach reaches Karachi 20 hours or more later, and the Super Highway entrance jams between 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM. An early afternoon departure from Rawalpindi usually gets you into Karachi before that jam rather than in the middle of it.
Rawalpindi and Karachi terminals
Karachi’s long distance coaches finish on the northern edge of the city, a long way from Saddar and Clifton.
Rawalpindi
- Daewoo Express
- Own terminal near Jhangi Syedan, 26 Number Chungi, Peshawar Road.
- Faisal Movers
- Pir Wadhai, Faizabad and Motorway Chowk, 26 Number.
- Pir Wadhai
- Kainat Travels, Adil Express, Manthar Transport and most economy services.
Karachi
- Sohrab Goth and Super Highway
- The main cluster of intercity bus terminals where the M-9 enters the city.
- Daewoo Express
- Uses its own Karachi terminal. Check the address on your ticket.
- Getting onward
- Allow an hour or more by ride hailing to Saddar, Clifton or DHA in the evening.
The road from Rawalpindi to Karachi
Down the M-2 and M-4 through central Punjab, the M-5 to Sukkur, then the National Highway through Sindh to the M-9.
- RawalpindiDeparture, km 0.
- Bhera service areaFirst rest stop on the M-2, km 195.
- Pindi Bhattian and FaisalabadOnto the M-4, km 265 to 330.
- MultanOnto the M-5, km 560.
- SukkurEnd of the motorway, into Sindh, km 960.
- Moro, Nawabshah side and HyderabadNational Highway, then the M-9, km 1,290.
- Karachi, Sohrab GothArrival 20 to 24 hours later, km 1,450.
Where the time goes
The motorway from Rawalpindi to Sukkur is fast and predictable. The slow part is the National Highway through Sindh between Sukkur and Hyderabad, which runs through towns and truck traffic. Operators build three or four meal and prayer stops into the schedule, so a 20 hour timetable is realistic but rarely beaten.
Rawalpindi to Karachi bus vs train vs flight
Over this distance all three modes are real options, and the right one depends on what your day is worth.
Bus
Rs 5,050to Rs 12,700 sleeper
The best balance of price and comfort, especially in a 2+1 seat or a berth.
Best for most.
Train
Rs 4,500and up, economy
Tezgam and other long distance trains start in Rawalpindi Saddar and run to Karachi Cantt, with AC sleeper options.
Good for families with luggage.
Flight
Rs 18,000and up, one way
Allow an hour to reach the airport from Rawalpindi, but you still arrive the same afternoon.
Worth it if time matters.
Cheapest way to travel from Rawalpindi to Karachi
An economy coach at around Rs 5,050, or a train economy seat if the timing suits and you do not mind a longer journey. For most travellers the better buy is a 2+1 executive seat at Rs 6,300 to Rs 7,700, which makes a 22 hour trip bearable for a modest extra cost.
Rawalpindi to Karachi bus FAQs
What is the Rawalpindi to Karachi bus ticket price?
About Rs 5,050 for Kainat Travels economy, Rs 7,700 for Faisal Movers executive, Rs 8,120 for Daewoo Luxury and Rs 12,430 to Rs 12,700 for a sleeper berth with Daewoo Express or Faisal Movers.
How long does the Rawalpindi to Karachi bus take?
Around 20 to 24 hours for roughly 1,450 km, with three or four meal and prayer stops.
Is there a sleeper bus from Rawalpindi to Karachi?
Yes. Daewoo Express and Faisal Movers both run sleeper coaches with near flat berths, and they are the first seats to sell out at Eid.
Where does the Karachi bus arrive?
Most long distance coaches finish around Sohrab Goth and the Super Highway on the northern edge of Karachi. Daewoo uses its own terminal, so check your ticket.
Is the train or bus better from Rawalpindi to Karachi?
The bus is faster and runs far more often. The train takes about 26 hours but offers AC sleeper berths and more room to move, which some families prefer.
Should I fly instead?
If the extra fare is affordable, a two hour flight from Islamabad airport saves most of a day. On a budget, a 2+1 executive coach is the better value.
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