What determines a Pakistan Railways ticket price?

Three things mainly: distance travelled, the class you book (Economy, AC Standard, AC Sleeper, or AC Business), and the specific train — premium services like Green Line and Business Express are priced higher than regional Passenger or Shuttle trains covering a similar distance.

Where can I book a Pakistan Railways ticket?

Tickets can be booked at any station's booking counter, through Pakistan Railways' official online ticketing channels, or via their mobile booking app. Online booking windows typically open a set number of days ahead of departure, and AC classes on popular routes sell out faster than Economy.

Can I get a refund if I cancel my ticket?

Yes, Pakistan Railways has a cancellation and refund process, though the refund amount depends on how far ahead of departure you cancel. See our full refund guide for the specifics before you cancel.

Is online pricing the same as counter pricing?

Fares are set by Pakistan Railways centrally, so the base price for a given train, route and class should match whether you book online or at a counter. Availability, not price, is usually the difference between the two channels.

Pakistan Railway Ticket Price List

Compare the Pakistan railway ticket price list by route and class. The estimates below show available fare records and their update dates. For another journey, use our fare calculator or the route fare guide to compare available estimates. Confirm the final price for your train and date before booking.

Railway ticket price list by class

PakTrainLive route estimates in PKR. The recorded update date is not an official fare revision date. Confirm the final amount for your selected train before booking.
Route / direction	Economy	AC Standard	AC Business	Record updated
Faisalabad → Lahore	Rs 300 – 350	Rs 600 – 700	Rs 800 – 1,050	20 Apr 2025
Hyderabad → Karachi	Rs 650 – 700	Rs 1,000 – 1,100	Rs 1,400 – 1,800	20 Apr 2025
Karachi → Bahawalpur	Rs 3,050 – 3,800	Rs 5,800 – 6,500	Rs 7,800 – 8,450	20 Apr 2025
Karachi → Hyderabad	Rs 650 – 700	Rs 1,000 – 1,100	Rs 1,400 – 1,800	20 Apr 2025
Karachi → Lahore	Rs 3,350 – 4,900	Rs 7,050 – 9,800	Rs 9,250 – 12,300	20 Apr 2025
Karachi → Multan	Rs 3,050 – 3,800	Rs 5,900 – 6,500	Rs 7,800 – 8,450	20 Apr 2025
Karachi → Peshawar	Rs 4,400 – 5,850	Rs 9,900	Rs 11,700 – 12,700	20 Apr 2025
Karachi → Quetta	Rs 3,050	Rs 5,000	Rs 6,950	20 Apr 2025
Karachi → Rawalpindi	Rs 3,750 – 4,950	Rs 9,100 – 9,200	Rs 10,500 – 11,250	20 Apr 2025
Karachi → Sukkur	Rs 1,400 – 1,950	Rs 2,700 – 3,050	Rs 3,550 – 3,750	20 Apr 2025
Lahore → Faisalabad	Rs 300 – 350	Rs 600 – 700	Rs 800 – 1,050	20 Apr 2025
Lahore → Karachi	Rs 3,350 – 4,900	Rs 7,050 – 9,800	Rs 9,250 – 12,300	20 Apr 2025
Lahore → Multan	Rs 1,200 – 1,650	Rs 2,100 – 2,300	Rs 3,150 – 3,300	20 Apr 2025
Lahore → Peshawar	Rs 1,650 – 2,050	Rs 2,750 – 3,050	Rs 3,550 – 3,750	20 Apr 2025
Lahore → Rawalpindi	Rs 1,150 – 1,350	Rs 1,950 – 2,050	Rs 2,400 – 3,000	20 Apr 2025
Multan → Karachi	Rs 3,050 – 3,800	Rs 5,900 – 6,500	Rs 7,800 – 8,450	20 Apr 2025
Multan → Lahore	Rs 1,200 – 1,650	Rs 2,100 – 2,300	Rs 3,150 – 3,300	20 Apr 2025
Multan → Rawalpindi	Rs 2,050 – 2,450	Rs 3,750 – 4,200	Rs 5,350 – 5,600	20 Apr 2025
Peshawar → Karachi	Rs 4,400 – 5,850	Rs 9,900	Rs 11,700 – 12,700	20 Apr 2025
Peshawar → Lahore	Rs 1,650 – 2,050	Rs 2,750 – 3,050	Rs 3,550 – 3,750	20 Apr 2025
Quetta → Karachi	Rs 3,050	Rs 5,000	Rs 6,950	20 Apr 2025
Quetta → Lahore	Rs 4,650	Rs 8,550	Rs 10,250	20 Apr 2025
Rawalpindi → Karachi	Rs 3,750 – 4,950	Rs 9,100 – 9,200	Rs 10,500 – 11,250	20 Apr 2025
Rawalpindi → Lahore	Rs 1,150 – 1,350	Rs 1,950 – 2,050	Rs 2,400 – 3,000	20 Apr 2025
Rawalpindi → Peshawar	Rs 650 – 700	Rs 1,000 – 1,100	Rs 1,400 – 1,850	20 Apr 2025
Sukkur → Lahore	Rs 2,350 – 3,050	Rs 4,500 – 5,100	Rs 6,500 – 6,950	20 Apr 2025

Train ticket prices by route and service

Open a fare guide for class comparisons, station choices and booking details.

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1. Distance

Longer routes cost more in every class — a Karachi–Lahore fare is naturally higher than a short regional hop like Lahore–Wazirabad.

2. Class

Economy is cheapest, AC Standard and AC Sleeper sit in the middle, and AC Business — offered only on a handful of premium trains — is the most expensive tier. See our class comparison.

3. Train

Premium named services (Green Line, Business Express) are priced above regional Express, Mail, Passenger, and Shuttle trains covering a similar distance.

Where to book

You can book at any station's booking counter, through Pakistan Railways' official online ticketing channels, or via their mobile app. Online booking windows open a set number of days ahead of departure — AC classes on high-demand routes like Karachi–Lahore tend to sell out well before Economy does, so booking early matters more for AC Standard and AC Business than for Economy.

Cancellations & refunds

Refund amounts depend on how far ahead of departure you cancel — cancelling closer to departure typically reduces what you get back. Read our full refund guide before cancelling a ticket.

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Ticket Pricing FAQs

Answers to the questions people usually need before tracking a train, checking timing, or planning a trip.

: Three things mainly: distance travelled, the class you book (Economy, AC Standard, AC Sleeper, or AC Business), and the specific train — premium services like Green Line and Business Express are priced higher than regional Passenger or Shuttle trains covering a similar distance.
: Tickets can be booked at any station's booking counter, through Pakistan Railways' official online ticketing channels, or via their mobile booking app. Online booking windows typically open a set number of days ahead of departure, and AC classes on popular routes sell out faster than Economy.
: Yes, Pakistan Railways has a cancellation and refund process, though the refund amount depends on how far ahead of departure you cancel. See our full refund guide for the specifics before you cancel.
: Fares are set by Pakistan Railways centrally, so the base price for a given train, route and class should match whether you book online or at a counter. Availability, not price, is usually the difference between the two channels.