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

The Pakistan Express train ticket price starts at about Rs 750 for economy from Karachi to Hyderabad and reaches Rs 10,250 for AC Standard from Karachi to Rawalpindi. It covers the Karachi to Rawalpindi run via Faisalabad rather than Lahore, sold in economy and AC Standard only. Pakistan Express offers the cheapest AC Standard seat between Karachi and Rawalpindi.

Route
Karachi to Rawalpindi45UP / 46DN, via Faisalabad
Economy to Rawalpindi
Rs 4,200Cheapest tier
AC Standard to Rawalpindi
Rs 10,250Lowest on the route
Economy to Faisalabad
Rs 3,400From Karachi
Classes
Economy, AC StandardNo sleeper

Short answer: Pakistan Express charges Rs 4,200 in economy and Rs 10,250 in AC Standard from Karachi to Rawalpindi. To Faisalabad it is Rs 3,400 and Rs 7,350; to Multan 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 sells economy berths but no AC Business or AC Sleeper.

Sector by sector

Pakistan Express train ticket price

Pakistan Express fares by sector and class, September 2026
SectorEconomy seatEconomy berthAC Standard
Karachi to RawalpindiRs 4,200Rs 4,300Rs 10,250
Karachi to FaisalabadRs 3,400Rs 3,500Rs 7,350
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

Fares on the Pakistan Railways scale in force since 9 March 2026.

Faisalabad, not Lahore

Pakistan Express takes the Khanewal to Shorkot to Faisalabad line north, rejoining the main line further up. It does not call at Lahore, so it is no use for Lahore passengers, but it is one of the three trains currently serving Faisalabad from Karachi now that Karakoram Express is diverted via Sahiwal.

AC on a budget

At Rs 10,250 to Rawalpindi, its AC Standard is Rs 200 below Hazara Express, Rs 500 below Awam Express and Rs 2,000 below Green Line. For anyone who wants air conditioning but not the price of AC Business, it is the answer on this route.


Where it goes

Pakistan Express route and stops

  • KarachiSouthern terminus.
  • Hyderabad, Rohri, BahawalpurNorth through Sindh and southern Punjab.
  • Multan and KhanewalWhere it leaves the main line.
  • FaisalabadRs 3,400 from Karachi.
  • Upper PunjabRejoins the main line north of Lahore for the run to Rawalpindi.
  • RawalpindiNorthern terminus.
The verdict

Should you take Pakistan Express?

In its favour

  • Cheapest AC Standard to Rawalpindi.
  • Cheapest economy tier.
  • Serves Faisalabad while Karakoram is diverted.
  • Originates at Rawalpindi southbound.

Against it

  • No AC Business or AC Sleeper.
  • Does not stop at Lahore.
  • Long journey time over the branch line.

Our take

The best value for air conditioning between Karachi and Rawalpindi, and a strong option for Faisalabad. For a berth above economy, switch to Khyber Mail.

Common questions

Pakistan Express FAQs

How much is Pakistan Express from Karachi to Rawalpindi?

Rs 4,200 economy seat, Rs 4,300 berth and Rs 10,250 AC Standard.

Does Pakistan Express stop at Lahore?

No. It runs via Faisalabad and rejoins the main line north of Lahore.

Does Pakistan Express have AC Business or a sleeper?

No. It sells economy seats, economy berths and AC Standard.

How much is Pakistan Express to Faisalabad?

Rs 3,400 economy, Rs 3,500 berth and Rs 7,350 AC Standard from Karachi.

What are the train numbers?

45UP northbound and 46DN southbound.