Karachi to Rawalpindi Train Timings and Fare 2026: All 7 Trains and Every Class
Seven trains run Karachi to Rawalpindi daily, 07:20 to 22:15. See every time, fares for each class from Rs 4,200, return times and which AC berths sell out.
Seven trains run from Karachi Cantt to Rawalpindi every day, from Awam Express at 07:20 to Khyber Mail at 22:15. Economy costs Rs 4,200 on Hazara, Rehman Baba and Pakistan Express, and up to Rs 6,350 on Green Line, which is the fastest at 21 hours 35 minutes. AC Sleeper is sold only on Tezgam (Rs 17,450) and Khyber Mail (Rs 16,550).
We read every departure, arrival and fare on the official Pakistan Railways booking system on 2 November 2026, for travel on 5 November. The booking screen also showed how many seats were left, and several AC classes were already full three days ahead. That is the real story of this route: the train you want and the train with a free berth are often different. Below is the full list, the return times we could read, and how to choose.
Karachi to Rawalpindi trains leave from 07:20 to 22:15
The seven trains split into morning, afternoon and night departures. Every one arrives the next day, except Khyber Mail, which reaches Rawalpindi at 02:15 two days after it leaves.
| Train | Leaves Karachi Cantt | Reaches Rawalpindi | Time | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13UP Awam Express | 07:20 | 12:50, next day | 29 h 30 min | Rs 4,250 |
| 11UP Hazara Express | 08:15 | 14:45, next day | 30 h 30 min | Rs 4,200 |
| 47UP Rehman Baba Express | 12:00 | 14:25, next day | 26 h 25 min | Rs 4,200 |
| 45UP Pakistan Express | 14:00 | 17:35, next day | 27 h 35 min | Rs 4,200 |
| 7UP Tezgam | 17:30 | 20:00, next day | 26 h 30 min | Rs 5,550 |
| 5UP Green Line | 22:00 | 19:35, next day | 21 h 35 min | Rs 6,350 |
| 1UP Khyber Mail | 22:15 | 02:15, two days later | 28 h | Rs 4,250 |
If you want the cheapest good-value option, Rehman Baba Express is the one to look at. It costs the same Rs 4,200 as Hazara in Economy and gets there four hours sooner.
AC fares from Karachi to Rawalpindi run from Rs 10,250 to Rs 17,450
The AC classes differ much more between trains than Economy does. These are the 5 November 2026 prices. A dash means the train does not sell that class.
| Train | AC Standard berth | AC Parlour | AC Business | AC Sleeper |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awam Express | Rs 10,750 | None | Rs 12,300 | None |
| Hazara Express | Rs 10,450 | None | None | None |
| Rehman Baba Express | Rs 10,250 | None | Rs 11,450 | None |
| Pakistan Express | Rs 10,250 | None | None | None |
| Tezgam | Rs 10,900 | None | Rs 13,300 | Rs 17,450 |
| Green Line | Rs 12,250 | Rs 13,800 | Rs 15,350 | None |
| Khyber Mail | Rs 10,750 | None | Rs 12,300 | Rs 16,550 |
For a sleeper, Khyber Mail is Rs 900 cheaper than Tezgam but arrives in the middle of the night. For AC Business, Rehman Baba is the cheapest at Rs 11,450. What each class includes is explained in Pakistan Railways classes explained.
Many AC berths were sold out three days ahead
When we checked on 2 November for 5 November, the booking system showed no AC Standard berths left on Rehman Baba, Tezgam or Khyber Mail. AC Sleeper was full on both trains that carry it. AC Business had one seat left on Green Line, Rehman Baba and Khyber Mail, and none on Awam.
Economy still had room on every train, from 10 seats on Awam to 56 on Rehman Baba. Pakistan Railways lets you book up to 90 days ahead, according to its official FAQ. For an AC berth on this route, a week ahead is not early enough.
Rawalpindi to Karachi return times
We read the return timetables for five of the seven trains. Each leaves Rawalpindi and reaches Karachi Cantt as follows:
| Train | Leaves Rawalpindi | Reaches Karachi Cantt |
|---|---|---|
| 2DN Khyber Mail | 02:00 | 06:20, next day |
| 8DN Tezgam | 08:00 | 10:30, next day |
| 14DN Awam Express | 12:30 | 19:25, next day |
| 6DN Green Line | 15:40 | 13:50, next day |
| 12DN Hazara Express | 17:10 | 00:30, two days later |
We did not read the return times for 46DN Pakistan Express and 48DN Rehman Baba Express. Search Rawalpindi to Karachi Cantt on the booking site to see them. The same search works for any pair of stations, and how to read the results is shown in how to check Pakistan Railways train timings.
How to book a Karachi to Rawalpindi train
- Open pakrailways.gov.pk or the Rabta app and sign in.
- Enter Karachi Cantt as From and Rawalpindi as To.
- Pick your date and look at the seats left under each class.
- Choose the train and class that still has room.
- Pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or another option shown, and keep the SMS.
Children aged 3 to 10 pay half fare, under the Pakistan Railways terms and conditions. Cancelling an e-ticket costs 10 per cent more than 48 hours ahead, 20 per cent between 48 and 24 hours, and 30 per cent within 24 hours. A full booking walk-through is in how to book train tickets online in Pakistan.
Common questions
How many trains run from Karachi to Rawalpindi?
Seven a day from Karachi Cantt, on the booking system for 5 November 2026.
Which is the fastest train from Karachi to Rawalpindi?
Green Line, at 21 hours 35 minutes. Rehman Baba and Tezgam take about 26 and a half hours.
What is the cheapest train from Karachi to Rawalpindi?
Hazara, Rehman Baba and Pakistan Express, all at Rs 4,200 in Economy.
Which Karachi to Rawalpindi trains have AC Sleeper?
Only Tezgam at Rs 17,450 and Khyber Mail at Rs 16,550.
What time does the last train leave Karachi for Rawalpindi?
Khyber Mail at 22:15. Green Line leaves 15 minutes earlier, at 22:00.
Does the Karachi to Rawalpindi train go to Islamabad?
Green Line continues 6 km past Rawalpindi to Margalla station in Islamabad, arriving at 20:10.
How we verified this
What we checked, where we read it, and what we could not confirm.
Last checked 2 November 2026, about 22:45 PKT. We read all Karachi Cantt to Rawalpindi departures, arrivals, journey times, fares and seats left on the Pakistan Railways booking system at pakrailways.gov.pk, for travel on 5 November 2026, and the return timetables of five trains for the same date. Seats left change by the minute, so treat those counts as a snapshot. Refund, half fare and booking rules come from the Pakistan Railways terms and FAQ, read the same night.
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Ali Akhtar is a young and curious voice here at Pakistan Era. He is currently pursuing his A-Levels and has a growing interest in Pakistan’s changing industrial landscape and educational trends. Ali likes to write in a way that helps him explain and explore the world around him. His writing reflects the perspective of the new generation navigating the evolving trends of Pakistan where technology, youth innovation, and shifting opportunities are reshaping the country’s future.
