Karachi to Lahore by train
Lahore lies 1,035 km (643 mi) north-east of Karachi, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 14 h 52 min at the speeds typical of Pakistan rail, over roughly 1,262 km (784 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Karachi | Lahore | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Pakistan | Pakistan |
| Population | 11.6 million | 13 million |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 216 m (709 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 | Lahore Junction Railway Station, Kot Lakhpat railway station |
Where to book trains from Karachi to Lahore
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Staying in Lahore
Our booking partner lists 935 places to stay in Lahore. Of the 508 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (273), and 18 are five-star. Across 131 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.6 out of 10. Guests have left 60,910 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Lahore from Karachi?
1,035 km (643 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Karachi; by road roughly 1,262 km (784 mi).
How long does it take to get from Karachi to Lahore by train?
About 14 h 52 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Karachi and Lahore?
No, both are on Asia/Karachi at the moment.
Where can I stay in Lahore?
Our booking partner lists 935 places to stay in Lahore, 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.