Karachi to Rawalpindi by train
Rawalpindi lies 1,134 km (705 mi) north-east of Karachi, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 16 h 18 min at the speeds typical of Pakistan rail, over roughly 1,383 km (860 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Karachi | Rawalpindi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Pakistan | Pakistan |
| Population | 11.6 million | 3.4 million |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 501 m (1,644 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Karachi) | UTC+5 (Asia/Karachi) |
| Stations on record | Karachi Cantonment Railway Station, Drigh Road railway station, Drigh Colony railway station | Rawalpindi Railway Station, Nur (Rawalpindi) railway station |
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Staying in Rawalpindi
Our booking partner lists 387 places to stay in Rawalpindi. Of the 170 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (81), and 5 are five-star. Across 23 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.6 out of 10. Guests have left 6,897 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Rawalpindi from Karachi?
1,134 km (705 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Karachi; by road roughly 1,383 km (860 mi).
How long does it take to get from Karachi to Rawalpindi by train?
About 16 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Karachi and Rawalpindi?
No, both are on Asia/Karachi at the moment.
Where can I stay in Rawalpindi?
Our booking partner lists 387 places to stay in Rawalpindi, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.