Lahore to Karachi by train
Karachi lies 1,035 km (643 mi) south-west of Lahore, 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.
| Lahore | Karachi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Pakistan | Pakistan |
| Population | 13 million | 11.6 million |
| Elevation | 216 m (709 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Karachi) | UTC+5 (Asia/Karachi) |
| Stations on record | Lahore Junction Railway Station, Kot Lakhpat railway station | Karachi Cantonment Railway Station, Drigh Road railway station, Drigh Colony railway station |
Where to book trains from Lahore to Karachi
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Staying in Karachi
Our booking partner lists 487 places to stay in Karachi. Of the 290 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (162), and 10 are five-star. Across 50 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.6 out of 10. Guests have left 21,198 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Karachi from Lahore?
1,035 km (643 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Lahore; by road roughly 1,262 km (784 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lahore to Karachi 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 Lahore and Karachi?
No, both are on Asia/Karachi at the moment.
Where can I stay in Karachi?
Our booking partner lists 487 places to stay in Karachi, 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.