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.
The train runs on every day of the week. The full route covers 20 stops with a total journey time of approximately 19h 20m.
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.
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Call 117Karakoram Express departs at 22:00 and arrives at the final destination at 17:20 (next day). Total journey time is approximately 19h 20m. 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 20 stops. The route starts at Rawalpindi and ends at Karachi City. Major intermediate stops include Gujar Khan, Jhelum, Lala Musa Junction, Gujrat.
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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