Karachi Express (3 UP) runs from Lahore Junction to Karachi City. Named for its southern terminus, it serves the full Lahore-Karachi mainline with stops at Sahiwal, Multan, Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan, Sukkur, and Hyderabad.
| # | Station | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Karachi City Karachi | Start | 16:00 |
| 2 | Karachi Cantt Karachi | 16:20 | 16:25 |
| 3 | Hyderabad Junction Hyderabad | 17:45 | 17:55 |
| 4 | Kotri Junction Kotri | 18:10 | 18:15 |
| 5 | Nawabshah Junction Nawabshah | 19:30 | 19:35 |
| 6 | Sukkur Junction Sukkur | 21:00 | 21:10 |
| 7 | Rohri Junction Rohri | 21:20 | 21:30 |
| 8 | Shikarpur Shikarpur | 22:30 | 22:35 |
| 9 | Jacobabad Junction Jacobabad | 23:30 | 23:40 |
| 10 | Larkana Junction Larkana | 01:00 (+1d) | 01:10 (+1d) |
| 11 | Quetta Quetta | — | End |
Timetable data is sourced from official Pakistan railways records and may vary due to delays or seasonal changes. Always verify with the official operator before travelling.
Karachi Express (3 UP) runs from Lahore Junction to Karachi City. Named for its southern terminus, it serves the full Lahore-Karachi mainline with stops at Sahiwal, Multan, Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan, Sukkur, and Hyderabad.
The train runs on every day of the week. The full route covers 11 stops with a total journey time of approximately 9h 0m.
Available travel classes include Economy, AC Standard, AC Sleeper, Business. Fares start from PKR 1,000 for Economy.
Book Karachi Express tickets at booking.pakrail.gov.pk, the official Pakistan Railways portal. You will need your CNIC number to complete the reservation. Tickets are released 30 days before departure and sell out quickly at peak periods including Eid, summer holidays, and federal public holidays. For timetable queries and booking support, call the Pakistan Railways helpline on 117 (free, 24/7).
Passengers are advised to arrive at the station at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time to locate the correct platform and coach. Bedrolls are typically provided in sleeper classes. Passengers should carry a light jacket as air conditioning can be cold overnight.
Standard seating, most affordable class
Air-conditioned reserved seating
Lie-flat berths for overnight comfort
Premium seating, exclusive coach
Book Karachi Express tickets at booking.pakrail.gov.pk, the official Pakistan Railways portal. Enter your CNIC number to select train, class, date, and seat. Online booking typically opens 30 to 90 days before departure.
Book NowVisit any Pakistan Railways booking office in person. Bring your original CNIC. Offices are open 08:00–20:00 daily. Book early for popular departure times and holidays.
Call Pakistan Railways helpline 117 (free, 24/7) for schedule info, delay updates, and booking assistance.
Call 117Karachi Express departs at 16:00 and arrives at the final destination at 01:00 (next day). Total journey time is approximately 9h 0m. Always verify current timings with Pakistan Railways before travelling.
Karachi Express fares start from approximately 1,000 (economy class). Book at booking.pakrail.gov.pk for the latest prices.
Book Karachi Express tickets at booking.pakrail.gov.pk, the official Pakistan Railways booking portal. Tickets are also available at station booking offices. Book in advance for popular routes and holiday periods.
Karachi Express makes 11 stops. The route starts at Karachi City and ends at Quetta. Major intermediate stops include Karachi Cantt, Hyderabad Junction, Kotri Junction, Nawabshah Junction.
Check the running days shown in the hero section on this page. Some routes run daily, others run on selected days only. Always verify the current running schedule on the Pakistan Railways website or app before booking.
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