If you're planning a trip on Pakistan's busiest rail corridor, here is the short answer: the Lahore to Karachi train ticket price currently ranges from about Rs 3,350 in Economy to Rs 12,300 in AC Business, depending on the train you choose. The same fares apply in the Karachi to Lahore direction. Below is the full breakdown by class, a price list for other major routes, what actually moves the fare up or down, and how to pay less for the same journey.
Lahore to Karachi Train Ticket Price by Class
| Class | Fare (PKR) |
|---|---|
| Economy | 3,350 – 4,900 |
| AC Standard | 7,050 – 9,800 |
| AC Business | 9,250 – 12,300 |
The spread inside each class exists because different trains charge different fares. Premium express services such as Green Line sit at the top of the range, while slower mail and passenger trains sit near the bottom. Before choosing, compare the trains on this corridor — Green Line, Karakoram Express, Tezgam, Shalimar Express, Pakistan Express, and Awam Express — on the trains page, where you can also see each service's live delay record. The journey itself covers roughly 1,200 km and takes most of a day, so a few hundred extra rupees for a berth or air-conditioning is usually money well spent in summer.
Pakistan Railway Ticket Price List — Other Major Routes
| Route | Economy | AC Standard | AC Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karachi – Rawalpindi | 3,750 – 4,950 | 9,100 – 9,200 | 10,500 – 11,250 |
| Karachi – Peshawar | 4,400 – 5,850 | 9,900 | 11,700 – 12,700 |
| Lahore – Rawalpindi | 1,150 – 1,350 | 1,950 – 2,050 | 2,400 – 3,000 |
| Lahore – Multan | 1,200 – 1,650 | 2,100 – 2,300 | 3,150 – 3,300 |
| Karachi – Multan | 3,050 – 3,800 | 5,900 – 6,500 | 7,800 – 8,450 |
| Karachi – Quetta | 3,050 | 5,000 | 6,950 |
| Karachi – Hyderabad | 650 – 700 | 1,000 – 1,100 | 1,400 – 1,800 |
| Faisalabad – Lahore | 300 – 350 | 600 – 700 | 800 – 1,050 |
Travelling to Islamabad? Book to Rawalpindi — the Karachi to Islamabad train ticket price is effectively the Karachi–Rawalpindi fare above, since Rawalpindi Junction is the main station for the twin cities, with Green Line continuing to Margala station for Islamabad proper.
For any pair of stations not listed here, the Pakistan Railways fare calculator gives an instant estimate, and the full fares page covers additional routes. Note that short hops like Karachi–Hyderabad and Faisalabad–Lahore cost only a few hundred rupees in Economy, which often makes the train cheaper than an intercity bus on the same corridor — and considerably more comfortable in summer heat.
What Changes the Lahore to Karachi Train Ticket Price?
- The train, not just the route. A Green Line berth costs more than an Awam Express seat over the same distance — you pay for speed, fewer stops, and better coaches.
- Class of travel. AC Business is roughly two to three times Economy on long routes.
- Berth vs seat. Overnight journeys with sleeping berths price higher than day seats.
- Fare revisions. Pakistan Railways revises fares periodically, often following fuel price changes. The figures above are the ranges we track; always confirm the exact amount at booking time.
How to Pay Less for the Same Journey
- Pick a mail or express service instead of a premium train if your schedule is flexible — Economy on Awam Express or Pakistan Express undercuts Green Line significantly.
- Book early for Eid and holiday travel, when the cheaper seats disappear first and only premium classes remain.
- Check the refund rules before booking a date you might change — our refund guide covers how much you get back and when.
- Compare both Lahore stations. Some services call at Lahore Cantt as well as Lahore Junction — boarding closer to home saves rickshaw fare and time, if not the ticket price itself.
Ready to book? See the step-by-step online booking guide.
Before You Travel: Check Your Train Live
The Lahore–Karachi journey takes most of a day, and departure delays are common on busy dates. Before heading to Lahore Junction, Lahore Cantt, or Karachi Cantt, open your train's page on PakTrainLive to see its live GPS position and delay in minutes — free, no signup, in English and Urdu.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the fare the same in both directions? Yes — the Karachi to Lahore train ticket price matches the Lahore to Karachi fare for the same train and class.
Do children travel free? Pakistan Railways offers discounted child fares by age band; confirm the current policy when booking.
Can I buy a Lahore to Karachi ticket online? Yes — through the official Pakistan Railways website or app; the booking guide walks through it step by step.
Which is the cheapest train from Lahore to Karachi? Slower mail and passenger services carry the lowest Economy fares; premium expresses like Green Line cost the most but run faster with fewer stops.