Karachi to Dadu by train
Dadu lies 222 km (138 mi) north of Karachi, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h 11 min at the speeds typical of Pakistan rail, over roughly 270 km (168 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Karachi | Dadu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Pakistan | Pakistan |
| Population | 11.6 million | 201,017 |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 45 m (148 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 | Dadu railway station |
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Common questions
How far is Dadu from Karachi?
222 km (138 mi) in a straight line, north of Karachi; by road roughly 270 km (168 mi).
How long does it take to get from Karachi to Dadu by train?
About 3 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Karachi and Dadu?
No, both are on Asia/Karachi at the moment.
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.