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Note: This is a forum reply regarding Travel from Karachi to Lahore by Bus.
It was said that SAMMI DAEWOO Bus service has been started form Karachi to Lahore. I wrote in reply that I prefer Daewoo only for max. 4-5 hours journey like Karachi-Hyderabad, Lahore-Rawalpindi etc. For longer distances like Karachi-Lahore it is not convenient. It is a tiring job. Daewoo is a comfortable bus service but seats are almost same size as other air conditioned 2X2 bus. So where comfort is priority then go for Train not a bus.
If someone is used to travel by bus ALREADY like us, we go to Dera Ismail Khan by Bus as there is no train service for Dera. Similarly people going to Bannu, Kohat, Tribal Areas even Peshawar & Swat prefer going by bus from Karachi. For them Daewoo will be preferably more comfortable than ordinary bus.
But if someone is used to travel by train then they feel uncomfortable in bus as they have to sit tight, legs hanging, knees touching front seat for min. 18-20 hours. Worst of all is to SLEEP while sitting. Minimum 2 days are required to overcome the tiredness of Bus Journey.
Updated Mar 8, 2012
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If you're lucky enought to find one that's willing to do it, hiring a txi driver for the duration of your sightseeing tour is a great way to get around Karachi. Prices will vary but if you're from the UK...the exchange rate from sterling to rupees is ample to get you by comfortably.
DO NOT pay until the end of your time with your driver......but DO treat your driver to lunch.
I had a bit of an issue with my driver trying to haggle up on the price that we'd agreed. It was made perfectly clear that he wouldn't receive any money until he had dropped me off at the airport. Be careful about money and haggling if you're travelling solo.
Written Aug 27, 2006
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if there are a number of you the best way to travel is to hire a small hiace bus and driver,never be tempted to hire and drive yourself you just wont have the skills/lunacy to drive on Karachi streets also if you are involved in a accident you will be expected to repair the bus/car
Written Apr 21, 2005
The road trip from the airport to the city centre or Clifton area is around 30 mins at night. I would budget at least 45 mins to 1 hr if you're travelling during peak hours.
The check in process at the airport is pretty slow as you have to pass through many, many levels of security, so give yourselves another 1 hour from drop off to clearing immigration!
Written Mar 23, 2004
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(last date took the taxi - Feb. 19, 2004)
From Karachi Station to Gidwani St. near Jubillee Cinema (about 10 mins away), the taxi driver charged me Rs 150!!!
Usually, taxi drivers don't use their meters at all and you have no way but to compromise with them specially night times!
Since I arrived in Karachi Station at 12:30 in the morning from Lahore Station and dont have any idea how far or how near is Gidwani St. (near Jubilee Cinema), I agreed to pay Rs 150 (Rs 200 was the asking fare price) but I was shocked when we reached the place after 10 minutes!!!
My friend's uncle told me that it should be Rs 50 only!
Written Mar 7, 2004
well, it IS a mode of transport, not really for advisable for tourists though.. quite sad actually.
Written Jul 4, 2007
Phone: 1800-save-the-donkeys
Lots and lots of traffic - so lay back and enjoy the race around you !
Written Apr 17, 2007
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