Rawalpindi to Karachi by rail · Updated

Rawalpindi to Karachi Train Ticket Price, Timings & Online Booking

The Rawalpindi to Karachi train ticket price starts at about Rs 4,200 and reaches Rs 17,500 for a Tezgam AC Sleeper. Seven trains cover the 1,480 km run in around 24 to 33 hours, with Tezgam and Pakistan Express starting at Rawalpindi itself. Karachi sits at the far southern end of the main line, a day and a night away through Punjab and Sindh.

Economy from: Rs 4,200Four trains
AC Standard from: Rs 10,250Pakistan Express
AC Sleeper from: Rs 16,550Khyber Mail
Distance: About 1,480 kmTo Karachi Cantt
Journey time: 24 to 33 hrsA day and a night

Short answer: Rawalpindi to Karachi costs Rs 4,200 in economy on Pakistan Express, Hazara Express, Khyber Mail and Rehman Baba Express, Rs 4,250 on Awam Express, Rs 5,550 on Tezgam and Rs 6,350 on Green Line. The only AC Sleepers are Khyber Mail at Rs 16,550 and Tezgam at Rs 17,500.

Every train, every class

Rawalpindi to Karachi train ticket price

Rawalpindi to Karachi fares by train and class, 2026
Train	Economy seat	Economy berth	AC Standard	AC Business	AC Sleeper
Pakistan Express	Rs 4,200	Rs 4,300	Rs 10,250	Not offered	Not offered
Hazara Express	Rs 4,200	Rs 4,300	Rs 10,450	Not offered	Not offered
Khyber Mail	Rs 4,200	Rs 4,300	Not offered	Rs 12,300	Rs 16,550
Rehman Baba Express	Rs 4,200	Rs 4,300	Not offered	Rs 11,450	Not offered
Awam Express	Rs 4,250	Rs 4,350	Rs 10,750	Not offered	Not offered
Tezgam	Rs 5,550	Rs 5,650	Not offered	Rs 13,300	Rs 17,500
Green Line	Rs 6,350	Rs 6,450	Rs 12,250	Rs 15,350	Rs 13,800 parlour

Same fares as the northbound direction. Green Line from Islamabad Margalla costs slightly more.

Hazara and Rehman Baba start further north

Hazara Express begins at Havelian and Rehman Baba Express at Peshawar, so both reach Rawalpindi already under way. Pakistan Express and Tezgam originate at Rawalpindi, which gives them the better chance of leaving on time. Khyber Mail and Awam Express come through from Peshawar.

The berth question on a 30-hour trip

An economy berth at Rs 4,300 is Rs 100 above the seat, for a journey that includes at least one full night. Of the AC options, only Khyber Mail (Rs 16,550) and Tezgam (Rs 17,500) sell a sleeper berth; Green Line’s parlour car at Rs 13,800 is a seat.

Choosing

Which Rawalpindi to Karachi train should you take?

Starts in Rawalpindi

Train: Pakistan Express
Fares: Rs 4,200 economy, Rs 10,250 AC Standard
Why: Cheapest AC on the route, and it originates here.

Best for sleeping

Train: Khyber Mail
Fares: Rs 4,300 berth, Rs 16,550 AC Sleeper
Why: The cheaper of the only two AC Sleepers.

From Islamabad

Train: Green Line
Fares: Rs 6,350 economy from Rawalpindi
Why: Boards at Islamabad Margalla, and it is the quickest.

Our pick

Pakistan Express for AC on a budget; Khyber Mail for a sleeper. Both are on the Rs 4,200 tier. Green Line is the one to take if you are starting in Islamabad and want the shortest trip, at Rs 2,150 more in economy.

Heading south

What to know before you board

Fog first

When: December to February.
Effect: The Rawalpindi to Lahore stretch is among the worst for fog, so delays start early and compound.

Karachi arrival

Where: Most services terminate at Karachi Cantt.
Tip: Allow extra time for a pickup; late arrivals are common after 1,480 km.

Break the journey

Where: Lahore or Multan.
Why: Splitting a 30-hour trip costs little extra and gives you a proper night’s sleep.

The line

The route

RawalpindiBoarding point. Green Line starts at Islamabad Margalla.
Jhelum and GujratSouth through upper Punjab.
Lahore or FaisalabadPakistan Express and Rehman Baba run via Faisalabad.
Khanewal and MultanWhere the two routings rejoin.
Bahawalpur and RohriOvernight into Sindh.
Karachi CanttArrival.

Train, bus or flight

The cheapest way from Rawalpindi to Karachi

RailCheapest

Train

Rs 4,200Economy seat, from

Journey time: 24 to 33 hours
Services daily: Seven
Berth: From Rs 4,300

Under a quarter of the air fare, with a berth.

Best on cost.

RoadMiddle

Bus

Rs 6,000 to 11,000By operator and class

Journey time: 20 to 24 hours
Departures: Several daily
Berth: No

Quicker than most trains, but a full day seated.

Best for a fixed arrival time on the ground.

AirFastest

Flight

Rs 20,000 to 38,000One way economy

Flight time: 2 hours
Airlines: Four or more
Baggage: 20 kg, or paid

See Karachi–Islamabad flights.

Best when a day and a half is too much.

Common questions

Rawalpindi to Karachi train FAQs

What is the cheapest Rawalpindi to Karachi train ticket?

Rs 4,200 in economy on Pakistan Express, Hazara Express, Khyber Mail and Rehman Baba Express. An economy berth costs Rs 4,300.

Is there a train from Islamabad to Karachi?

Green Line starts at Islamabad Margalla. All other services board at Rawalpindi.

Which train has an AC Sleeper?

Khyber Mail at Rs 16,550 and Tezgam at Rs 17,500. No other train on this route sells one.

How long does it take?

About 24 to 33 hours over roughly 1,480 kilometres. Green Line is the quickest.

Which train starts in Rawalpindi?

Pakistan Express and Tezgam originate at Rawalpindi, which makes an on-time departure more likely. Hazara Express, Khyber Mail, Awam Express and Rehman Baba Express arrive from further north.