Karachi City Railway Station
سٹی اسٹیشن کراچی
24.84738, 67.00377
Karachi City station is a central Karachi terminal for Pakistan Railways services. Check live arrivals, departures, and running trains for City Station Karachi here.
About Karachi City
Karachi City is one of the two main railway stations serving Karachi, alongside Karachi Cantt, and is the starting or ending point for several long-distance services running north through Sindh and Punjab.
Facilities & Connections
The station sits closer to Karachi's older commercial core and shares long-distance traffic with the nearby Karachi Cantt station.
Live Trains — Current Train Status
Live Right Now: available tracking updates for Karachi City. Open a train to check its latest location and delay alongside the scheduled arrival or departure.
Sukkur Express 145UP
Very LateKarachi City → Jacobabad Jn
Origin
34 km/h
+65m
Fareed Express 38DN
LateLahore Jn. → Karachi City
Destination
22 km/h
+29m
Fareed Express 37UP
Very LateKarachi City → Lahore Jn.
Origin
67 km/h
+193m
Sukkur Express 146DN
EarlyJacobabad Jn → Karachi City
Destination
70 km/h
Bahauddin Zikria Express 25UP
Very LateKarachi City → Multan Cantt
Origin
51 km/h
+223m
Karachi CityTrain Schedule — Arrivals & Departures
| # | Train | Route | Arrival | Departure | Type | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Khushhal Khan Khatak Express #19 | Karachi City → Peshawar Cantt | — | 8:00:00 PM | Origin | Live | Open |
| 2 | 551 #551 | → | — | 11:00:00 PM | Origin | Scheduled | Open |
| 3 | 501 #501 | → | — | 1:00:00 AM | Origin | Scheduled | Open |
| 4 | 9042 #9042 | → | — | 6:45:00 AM | Origin | Scheduled | Open |
| 5 | 347 #347 | → | 5:00:00 PM | 5:00:00 PM | Origin | Scheduled | Open |
| 6 | Mehran Express #149 | Karachi City → Mirpur Khas Jn | — | 4:15:00 PM | Origin | Live | Open |
| 7 | Shah Latif Express #151 | Karachi City → Mirpur Khas Jn | — | 7:30:00 AM | Origin | Live | Open |
| 8 | Sukkur Express #145 | Karachi City → Jacobabad Jn | — | 11:00:00 PM | Origin | Live | Open |
| 9 | Karachi Circular Railway #229 | Orangi → Dabheji | 5:45:00 PM | 5:55:00 PM | Origin | Scheduled | Open |
| 10 | Bolan Mail #3 | Karachi City → Jacobabad Jn | — | 4:00:00 PM | Origin | Live | Open |
| 11 | Hazara Express #11 | Karachi City → Havelian | — | 6:35:00 AM | Origin | Live | Open |
| 12 | Bahauddin Zikria Express #25 | Karachi City → Multan Cantt | — | 6:15:00 PM | Origin | Live | Open |
| 13 | JBAUP (ENGINE NUM 8223) #355 | Karachi City → Lahore Jn. → | — | 8:00:00 AM | Origin | Scheduled | Open |
| 14 | Fareed Express #37 | Karachi City → Lahore Jn. | — | 7:30:00 PM | Origin | Live | Open |
| 15 | YSW C (ENG NO 9025) #305 | Kemari → Yousuf Wala Railway Station → | 12:20:00 AM | 12:31:00 AM | Passing | Scheduled | Open |
| 16 | YSW C (ENGINE NO 9014) #307 | Kemari → Yousuf Wala Railway Station → | 12:10:00 AM | 12:12:00 AM | Passing | Scheduled | Open |
| 17 | YSW C (ENGINE NO 9007) #303 | Kemari → Yousuf Wala Railway Station → | 6:30:00 AM | 6:40:00 AM | Passing | Scheduled | Open |
| 18 | 552 #552 | → | 3:00:00 AM | — | Destination | Scheduled | Open |
| 19 | 356 #356 | → | 8:00:00 PM | — | Destination | Scheduled | Open |
| 20 | 902 #902 | → | 3:30:00 AM | — | Destination | Scheduled | Open |
| 21 | 354 #354 | → | 3:00:00 PM | — | Destination | Scheduled | Open |
| 22 | 502 DN (ENG NUM 9050) #502 | Badami Bagh → Karachi City → | 9:45:00 AM | — | Destination | Scheduled | Open |
| 23 | Mehran Express #150 | Mirpur Khas Jn → Karachi City | 11:15:00 AM | — | Destination | Live | Open |
| 24 | Karachi Circular Railway #230 | Dabheji → Orangi | 9:20:00 AM | 9:45:00 AM | Passing | Scheduled | Open |
| 25 | Bolan Mail #4 | Jacobabad Jn → Karachi City | 8:35:00 AM | — | Destination | Live | Open |
| 26 | Shah Latif Express #152 | Mirpur Khas Jn → Karachi City | 8:10:00 PM | — | Destination | Live | Open |
| 27 | Sukkur Express #146 | Jacobabad Jn → Karachi City | 7:55:00 AM | — | Destination | Live | Open |
| 28 | Bahauddin Zikria Express #26 | Multan Cantt → Karachi City | 8:55:00 AM | — | Destination | Live | Open |
| 29 | Khushhal Khan Khatak Express #20 | Peshawar Cantt → Karachi City | 5:50:00 AM | — | Destination | Live | Open |
| 30 | Fareed Express #38 | Lahore Jn. → Karachi City | 8:20:00 AM | — | Destination | Live | Open |
| 31 | Hazara Express #12 | Havelian → Karachi City | 12:45:00 AM | 12:45:00 AM | Passing | Live | Open |
* Timetable is read from saved station schedule data. For official confirmation call PR Helpline 117.
Station Info
- City
- Karachi
- Province
- Sindh
- Trains
- 31 services
- Live now
- 5 trains
Other Stations in Sindh
Direct Connections from Karachi City
Trains calling at Karachi City run directly towards these stations — open one to see its own live arrivals:
How to Reach Karachi City
Karachi City railway station is located in Karachi, Sindh. Use the View on Map button above for exact directions from your location — ride-hailing apps and local transport can drop you at the station entrance. Aim to arrive 45–60 minutes before your scheduled departure, and check the live delay on this page first so you don't wait for a late train.
Travel Tips for Karachi City
- Check your train's live position here before leaving for the station.
- Carry your original CNIC — ticket checks match the passenger name to the ID.
- Book ahead for Eid and holiday travel; see the online booking guide.
- Estimate your fare with the fare calculator before you buy.
Karachi City Railway Station — Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions people usually need before tracking a train, checking timing, or planning a trip.
- Both are major Karachi terminals. City Station is in the central business district, while Karachi Cantt lies further along the line; many up-country trains serve Cantt, and some originate from City Station.
- The Live Right Now board on this page shows tracked services currently running to or from Karachi City station, with GPS-based delays and arrival estimates.
- Karachi City is served by 31 scheduled Pakistan Railways services — 14 originating here and 12 terminating here, with the rest passing through. See the schedule table above for the full list.
- The earliest scheduled departure is YSW C (ENGINE NO 9014) (307) at 12:12:00 AM, and the latest is Sukkur Express 145UP (145) at 11:00:00 PM. Check each train's live page before travelling, as running times shift with delays.
- Services calling here include Khushhal Khan Khatak Express 19Up, 551, 501, 9042, 347, Mehran Express 149UP and 25 more. Open any train in the schedule table for its live status and full route.
- Direct services from Karachi City run towards Mirpur Khas Jn, Jacobabad Jn, Peshawar Cantt, Orangi, Dabheji, Havelian and more — see the Direct Connections section for links to each station's live page.
- Karachi City is in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan (coordinates 24.8474, 67.0038). Use the map link above for directions.
- The closest station is Wazir Mansion, about 2 km away. More nearby options are listed under Other Stations in Sindh.
- Yes — the Live Right Now board on this page shows every tracked train currently running to or from Karachi City, with its GPS position, delay in minutes, and expected arrival time. It's free and needs no signup.
- Search the train by name or number on PakTrainLive, or watch this page's live board. The delay shown is calculated from the train's actual GPS position, so it stays accurate as the journey progresses.