Pakistan Railways Train Schedule 2026
Official timetable for all 117 active trains on Pakistan Railways — 86 Express, 4 Mail, 21 Passenger, and 6 Special services. Data sourced from the official Pakistan Railways timetable. Search by name, route, or filter by type.
Pakistan Railways Train Types Explained
Pakistan Railways operates four main categories of trains. Knowing which type to book affects your journey time, comfort level, and ticket price.
Express Trains
86 trains in serviceFastest intercity services with fewer stops. Connect major cities like Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Peshawar. Offer Economy, AC Standard, AC Sleeper, and Business class. Fares from around PKR 950.
Examples: Green Line, Tezgam, Karakoram Express, Shalimar Express
Mail Trains
4 trains in serviceServe more stations than express trains and often run longer routes. Slightly slower but provide rail access to smaller cities. Khyber Mail is the most historic example, running since 1947.
Examples: Khyber Mail, Bolan Mail, Awam Express
Passenger Trains
21 trains in serviceStop at every station on their route, making them the most accessible and slowest option. Tickets start from around PKR 100, the most affordable way to travel by rail in Pakistan.
Examples: Local passenger services on all major corridors
Special Trains
6 trains in serviceRun for specific events or seasons and may not operate year-round. Include Eid special trains and premium limited-service expresses with higher comfort standards.
Examples: Eid specials, premium charter services
Most Popular Pakistan Railways Routes
The busiest rail corridors in Pakistan, with multiple daily departures and a wide range of classes. Click any route for detailed timings and ticket prices.
Tezgam, Green Line, Lahore Express, Shalimar
Subak Raftar, Business Express, Karakoram
Fareed Express, Shah Hussain Express
All Karachi mainline trains stop here
Green Line, Khyber Mail
Khyber Mail (daily, whole country)
How to Book Pakistan Railways Tickets
Pakistan Railways offers online and station-based booking. Here is what you need to know.
Online Booking
- Visit booking.pakrail.gov.pk — the official Pakistan Railways ticket site
- You need your National ID (CNIC) number to complete any booking
- Online booking opens 30 days before departure and closes 3 hours before
- Print your e-ticket or show it from your phone at the station
- Select train, date, class (Economy / AC Standard / AC Sleeper / Business), and seat
At the Station
- Booking offices at all major stations, open 08:00 to 20:00 daily
- Bring your original CNIC — photocopies are not accepted
- For Eid or long holidays, book 2 to 3 weeks ahead — seats sell out quickly
- Return journey tickets can be booked at the departure station
- Call Pakistan Railways helpline 117 (free, 24 hours) for assistance
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Pakistan Railways schedules and services.
Where can I find the Pakistan Railways timetable 2026?
The complete Pakistan Railways timetable for 2026 is available on this page. We list all active trains with departure times, stops, running days, and ticket prices. For the official government source, visit pakrail.gov.pk or the Pakistan Railways app.
How do I find train timings between two cities?
Use the search box above to type your city name or train name. You can also filter by train type (Express, Mail, Passenger) and running day. Each train links to a full timetable page showing all stops and timings.
What is the difference between Express, Mail, and Passenger trains?
Express trains make fewer stops and travel faster between major cities. Mail trains cover more stations including smaller towns and run overnight for long routes. Passenger trains are the slowest, stopping at all stations, but have the lowest fares starting from around PKR 100.
How do I book Pakistan Railways tickets online?
Visit booking.pakrail.gov.pk with your CNIC number. Select your train, date, class, and seat. Online booking opens 30 days before departure. You can also book at any Pakistan Railways booking office, open 08:00 to 20:00 daily.
Are Pakistan Railways train schedules accurate?
Our schedule data is sourced from the official Pakistan Railways timetable. Trains in Pakistan can run late due to track conditions and traffic. Always allow extra time, especially for connections. Call the Pakistan Railways helpline 117 (free, 24/7) to check real-time delays.
Which is the fastest train from Karachi to Lahore?
The Green Line (5UP/6DN) is the fastest and most premium service on the Karachi-Lahore corridor, covering the distance in around 19 hours with fewer stops. Tezgam (7UP/8DN) is also fast and very popular. Both offer AC sleeper class for comfortable overnight travel.
Pakistan Railways Travel Guides
Detailed guides covering train classes, booking, and major routes.