Shalimar Express (28 DN) operates the return journey from Lahore Junction to Karachi City daily. Departing Lahore in the evening, it arrives in Karachi early the following morning after serving all major stops on the Lahore-Karachi mainline.
| # | Station | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lahore Junction Lahore | Start | 21:00 |
| 2 | Sahiwal Sahiwal | 22:45 | 22:50 |
| 3 | Khanewal Junction Khanewal | 00:05 | 00:10 |
| 4 | Multan Cantt Multan | 00:55 | 01:10 |
| 5 | Bahawalpur Bahawalpur | 02:30 (+1d) | 02:40 (+1d) |
| 6 | Rahim Yar Khan Rahim Yar Khan | 03:55 (+1d) | 04:05 (+1d) |
| 7 | Khanpur Junction Khanpur | 04:20 (+1d) | 04:25 (+1d) |
| 8 | Rohri Junction Rohri | 06:00 (+1d) | 06:10 (+1d) |
| 9 | Sukkur Junction Sukkur | 06:20 (+1d) | 06:30 (+1d) |
| 10 | Nawabshah Junction Nawabshah | 07:50 (+1d) | 07:55 (+1d) |
| 11 | Kotri Junction Kotri | 09:10 (+1d) | 09:15 (+1d) |
| 12 | Hyderabad Junction Hyderabad | 09:25 (+1d) | 09:35 (+1d) |
| 13 | Karachi Cantt Karachi | 10:50 (+1d) | 10:55 (+1d) |
| 14 | Karachi City Karachi | 11:15 (+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.
Shalimar Express (28 DN) operates the return journey from Lahore Junction to Karachi City daily. Departing Lahore in the evening, it arrives in Karachi early the following morning after serving all major stops on the Lahore-Karachi mainline.
The train runs on every day of the week. The full route covers 14 stops with a total journey time of approximately 14h 15m.
Available travel classes include Economy, AC Standard, AC Sleeper, Business. Fares start from PKR 950 for Economy.
Book Shalimar 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 Shalimar 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 117Shalimar Express departs at 21:00 and arrives at the final destination at 11:15 (next day). Total journey time is approximately 14h 15m. Always verify current timings with Pakistan Railways before travelling.
Shalimar Express fares start from approximately 950 (economy class). Book at booking.pakrail.gov.pk for the latest prices.
Book Shalimar 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.
Shalimar Express makes 14 stops. The route starts at Lahore Junction and ends at Karachi City. Major intermediate stops include Sahiwal, Khanewal Junction, Multan Cantt, Bahawalpur.
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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