There are 5 ways to get from Rawalpindi to Karachi by plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to Karachi (KHI)plane ISB - KHI
3h 5m$91–157Train
cheapest- Take the train from Rawalpindi to Karachi Canttrain 6Dn / ...
22h 40m$13–55Bus via Karachi
- Take the bus from Islamabad to Karachibus
19h 42m$27–40Drive 1,342.2 km
- Drive from Rawalpindi to Karachicar 1,342.2 km
15h 56m$126–182Bus
- Take the bus from Rawalpindi to Karachibus
20h 2m$24–33
Rawalpindi to Karachi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rawalpindi to Karachi is to bus via Karachi which costs $27 - $40 and takes 19h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Rawalpindi to Karachi is to fly which takes 3h 5m and costs $90 - $160.
No, there is no direct bus from Rawalpindi to Karachi. However, there are services departing from Islamabad and arriving at Civil Hospital via Shahrah e Pakistan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 42m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rawalpindi and arriving at Karachi Cant. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22h 40m.
The distance between Rawalpindi and Karachi is 1162 km. The road distance is 1342.2 km.
The best way to get from Rawalpindi to Karachi without a car is to bus via Karachi which takes 19h 42m and costs $27 - $40.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Rawalpindi to Karachi, including transfers.
Rawalpindi to Karachi bus services, operated by Faisal Movers, depart from Islamabad station.
Rawalpindi to Karachi train services, operated by Pakistan Railways, depart from Rawalpindi station.
The best way to get from Rawalpindi to Karachi is to fly which takes 3h 5m and costs $90 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus via Karachi, which costs $27 - $40 and takes 19h 42m, you could also train, which costs $13 - $55 and takes 22h 40m.
What companies run services between Rawalpindi, Pakistan and Karachi, Pakistan?
Fly Jinnah Services, AirSial, and three other airlines fly from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to Karachi (KHI) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Faisal Movers operates a bus from Islamabad to Karachi every 2 hours. Tickets cost $23–35 and the journey takes 19h.
- Website
- flyjinnah.com
Flights from Islamabad International Airport to Karachi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–150
Flights from Islamabad International Airport to Karachi via Quetta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–150
- Website
- airsial.com
Flights from Islamabad International Airport to Karachi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
- Website
- www4.piac.com.pk
Flights from Islamabad International Airport to Karachi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–650
- Website
- airblue.com
Flights from Islamabad International Airport to Karachi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–900
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Islamabad International Airport to Karachi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $250–650
- Phone
- +92 42 99201738
- [email protected]
- Website
- pakrailways.gov.pk
Train from Rawalpindi to Karachi Cant
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–55
- Website
- https://www.pakrailways.gov.pk/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.pakrailways.gov.pk/train
- Book at
- https://www.pakrailways.gov.pk/buy
- Economy
- $13–22
- AC Sleeper
- $30–50
- AC Business
- $35–55
- AC Standard
- $27
- AC Business
- $36
- AC Sleeper
- $43
- Greenline Special
- $52
- Phone
- (061) 111 22 44 88
- [email protected]
- Website
- faisalmovers.com
Bus from Islamabad to Karachi
- Ave. Duration
- 19h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- https://www.bookkaru.com/
- Website
- https://www.faisalmovers.com/
- Executive
- $23–35
- Premium Plus
- $26–35
- Executive Plus
- $24
- Super Executive
- $32
- Phone
- 03-111-777-333
- [email protected]
Bus from Rawalpindi to Karachi
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–30
- Schedules at
- https://www.kainattravels.com/
- Executive Class
- $23
- Business Class
- $30
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Need to know: Eurostar, Want to know more about Flixbus?, and Which side of Niagara Falls should I choose (and how do I get there)? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Rawalpindi to Karachi bus services, operated by Faisal Movers, arrive at Karachi station.
Rawalpindi to Karachi train services, operated by Pakistan Railways, arrive at Karachi Cant station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rawalpindi to Karachi is 1342 km. It takes approximately 15h 56m to drive from Rawalpindi to Karachi.
There are 639+ hotels available in Karachi.






