Named after the Karakoram mountain range — overnight express between Lahore and Karachi.
| # | Station | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Karachi City Karachi | Start | 14:00 |
| 2 | Hyderabad Junction Hyderabad | 10:20 | 10:30 |
| 3 | Nawabshah Junction Nawabshah | 12:45 | 12:55 |
| 4 | Rohri Junction Rohri | 14:30 | 14:45 |
| 5 | Rahim Yar Khan Rahim Yar Khan | 17:30 | 17:45 |
| 6 | Bahawalpur Junction Bahawalpur | 19:15 | 19:25 |
| 8 | Khanewal Junction Khanewal | 22:30 | 22:40 |
| 9 | Sahiwal Sahiwal | 00:10 (+1d) | 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.
Named after the Karakoram mountain range — overnight express between Lahore and Karachi.
The train runs on every day of the week. The full route covers 8 stops with a total journey time of approximately 10h 10m.
Available travel classes include Economy, AC Standard, AC Sleeper, Business. Fares start from PKR 950 for Economy.
Book Karakoram 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 Karakoram 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 117Karakoram Express departs at 14:00 and arrives at the final destination at 00:10 (next day). Total journey time is approximately 10h 10m. Always verify current timings with Pakistan Railways before travelling.
Karakoram Express fares start from approximately 950 (economy class). Book at booking.pakrail.gov.pk for the latest prices.
Book Karakoram 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.
Karakoram Express makes 8 stops. The route starts at Karachi City and ends at Sahiwal. Major intermediate stops include Hyderabad Junction, Nawabshah Junction, Rohri Junction, Rahim Yar Khan.
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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