Karakoram Express (42 DN) makes the daily return journey from Lahore to Karachi. Departing Lahore in the morning, it completes the 1,285 km mainline journey through Multan, Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan, Sukkur, and Hyderabad.
| # | Station | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rawalpindi Rawalpindi | Start | 22:00 |
| 2 | Gujar Khan Gujar Khan | 22:55 | 23:00 |
| 3 | Jhelum Jhelum | 23:50 | 23:55 |
| 4 | Lala Musa Junction Lala Musa | 00:40 (+1d) | 00:45 (+1d) |
| 5 | Gujrat Gujrat | 01:05 (+1d) | 01:10 (+1d) |
| 6 | Wazirabad Junction Wazirabad | 01:30 (+1d) | 01:35 (+1d) |
| 7 | Gujranwala Gujranwala | 02:00 (+1d) | 02:05 (+1d) |
| 8 | Lahore Junction Lahore | 03:00 (+1d) | 03:20 (+1d) |
| 9 | Sahiwal Sahiwal | 05:05 (+1d) | 05:10 (+1d) |
| 10 | Khanewal Junction Khanewal | 06:20 (+1d) | 06:25 (+1d) |
| 11 | Multan Cantt Multan | 07:10 (+1d) | 07:25 (+1d) |
| 12 | Bahawalpur Bahawalpur | 08:50 (+1d) | 09:00 (+1d) |
| 13 | Rahim Yar Khan Rahim Yar Khan | 10:15 (+1d) | 10:25 (+1d) |
| 14 | Khanpur Junction Khanpur | 10:45 (+1d) | 10:50 (+1d) |
| 15 | Rohri Junction Rohri | 12:20 (+1d) | 12:30 (+1d) |
| 16 | Sukkur Junction Sukkur | 12:40 (+1d) | 12:50 (+1d) |
| 17 | Nawabshah Junction Nawabshah | 14:10 (+1d) | 14:15 (+1d) |
| 18 | Hyderabad Junction Hyderabad | 15:30 (+1d) | 15:40 (+1d) |
| 19 | Karachi Cantt Karachi | 16:55 (+1d) | 17:00 (+1d) |
| 20 | Karachi City Karachi | 17:20 (+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.
Karakoram Express (42 DN) makes the daily return journey from Lahore to Karachi. Departing Lahore in the morning, it completes the 1,285 km mainline journey through Multan, Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan, Sukkur, and Hyderabad. As a express train, it is a scheduled express service running on a fixed timetable across multiple states or regions.
Karakoram Express runs on every day of the week, with the timetable above showing the scheduled departure time at each intermediate stop. The full route includes 20 stops with a total scheduled time of 19h 20m, averaging out to approximately 60 minutes between consecutive stations once dwell time is taken into account. Major intermediate stops along the route include Gujar Khan, Jhelum, Lala Musa Junction, Gujrat, providing passenger interchange points with regional and local services where available.
Karakoram Express offers 4 travel classes: Economy, AC Standard, AC Sleeper, Business. The lowest published fare is PKR 950 for Economy, while the highest-class fare is PKR 4,500 for Business. Higher-class fares typically include wider seating, better climate control, and on many long-distance services include meals or refreshments. Travel class fare differences also reflect coach configuration — for example sleeper berths convert to flat beds for overnight travel, while seated coach classes use forward-facing reclining seats arranged 2+2 or 2+1 across the aisle. Check the per-class fare table on this page for the current published price by class.
Tickets for Karakoram Express are sold by Pakistan Railways through the official booking portal at booking.pakrail.gov.pk. Online booking requires your CNIC (Computerised National Identity Card) number for identity verification at the time of reservation. Reservations open exactly 30 days before the departure date — the earliest you can book is at the 30-day mark. Tickets sell out quickly during peak demand periods including Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid-ul-Adha, summer school holidays (June–August), and federal public holidays. AC Sleeper and AC Business class berths on popular long-distance routes can sell out within hours of becoming available. For schedule confirmation, booking support, and delay updates, the Pakistan Railways helpline is available on 117 (free, 24/7).
On the day of travel, arrive at the originating station at least 30–45 minutes before the scheduled departure time. This gives time to locate the correct platform (platform number is announced on station information displays 20–60 minutes before departure), find your reserved coach (coach numbers are marked along the platform edge at major stations), and board with your luggage. Sleeper class passengers should note that bedrolls (linen, pillow, blanket) are typically provided by the operator on overnight services — confirm at the time of booking. Carry a light jacket or shawl as air-conditioning can run cold during the early-morning hours of the journey. Keep valuables in a small bag stowed under the lower berth rather than in overhead racks. Always cross-check the platform number against your e-ticket or seat reservation before boarding — multiple trains can depart within a short window from adjacent platforms during peak periods.
This Karakoram Express page is part of the TrainsTracking Pakistan timetable collection covering passenger rail services across the Pakistan Railways network. Schedule data is verified daily against the official operator timetable, and fare information reflects the most recent published tariff. TrainsTracking is an information platform and does not process bookings or payments — all ticket purchases are completed directly through booking.pakrail.gov.pk. For real-time delay information, platform changes, and same-day cancellations, always check station displays or the official operator app immediately before travel.
Standard seating, most affordable class
Air-conditioned reserved seating
Lie-flat berths for overnight comfort
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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 22:00 and arrives at the final destination at 17:20 on the following day. The total scheduled journey time is approximately 19h 20m. Times use the official Pakistan timetable and are local times at each stop. Always verify with Pakistan Railways on the day of travel as schedules can change due to engineering work or seasonal adjustments.
Karakoram Express fares start from approximately PKR 950 for Economy class and go up to PKR 4,500 for Business. Higher-class fares include wider seating, climate control, and on long-distance services may include meals. Book through booking.pakrail.gov.pk for the latest published fares and to check current seat availability.
Tickets for Karakoram Express are sold through booking.pakrail.gov.pk, the official Pakistan Railways booking platform. Your CNIC number is required for online bookings. Reservations open exactly 30 days before the journey date. Tickets can also be purchased at station booking offices during opening hours, typically 08:00–20:00 daily.
Karakoram Express makes 20 scheduled stops along its route. The journey starts at Rawalpindi and ends at Karachi City. Major intermediate stops include Gujar Khan, Jhelum, Lala Musa Junction, Gujrat, Wazirabad Junction. The full stop sequence with arrival and departure times is shown in the table above.
Karakoram Express running days are shown in the hero section at the top of this page (badges indicate which days of the week the train operates). Some long-distance services run daily while others operate only on specific days (typically weekday-only or weekend-only). Operating days can change with the annual timetable revision (usually December) so verify current running days with Pakistan Railways before booking, particularly for trips planned more than 6 months ahead.
Pakistan Railways online booking via booking.pakrail.gov.pk currently requires a valid CNIC, which limits direct booking by international travellers. International passengers typically book through a local agent, a hotel concierge, or a family member with a CNIC. Tickets can also be bought in person at any major station booking office on arrival in Pakistan.
Karakoram Express offers 4 travel classes: Economy, AC Standard, AC Sleeper, Business. Economy or standard classes have reserved numbered seats at the lowest fare. Premium classes (business, first class, sleeper) add wider seats, climate control, and on overnight services berths for lying flat. The fare table on this page lists current published prices for each class.
Platform numbers are not pre-published — they are announced on station information displays between 20 and 60 minutes before scheduled departure. Arrive early at the originating station to check the platform allocation displays. At larger stations, platform numbers can also be viewed on the operator's app. If the train is delayed or rescheduled, the platform may change at short notice — always verify against station displays immediately before boarding.
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