Pink Bus R2 Karachi: North Karachi To Korangi Crossing — Route, Timings, Stops & Fare (2026)

Pink Bus R2 is a Karachi bus route run by the Sindh Mass Transit Authority (SMTA) under its Pink Bus network. It connects North Karachi with Korangi Crossing over 31 km and 16 stops, serving neighbourhoods along the way.

⚡ R2 Quick Facts

Route: North Karachi → Korangi Crossing
Operator: Sindh Mass Transit Authority (SMTA) — Pink Bus
Distance: 31 km · Stops: 16
Service: Daily, typically 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM (frequency-based)
Fare: PKR 50 on most routes (see fare section)

📖 About Pink Bus R2

Route R2 is one of the routes Karachi’s revived public bus network uses to link residential districts with the city’s commercial core. Like all SMTA services it runs on a frequency basis rather than a fixed timetable — you simply turn up at the stop and board the next bus.

Women-only service: Pink Bus routes are reserved for women passengers, with women conductors and priority seating — part of SMTA’s safe-travel programme for Karachi.

🚏 R2 Complete Stop List (North Karachi → Korangi Crossing)

North Karachi
Nagan
Shafiq Mor
Sorab Goth
Gulshan
Nipa
Johar
COD
Nata Khan
Colony Gate
Shah Faisal Colony
Singer Chowrangi
Korangi #05
Nasir Jump
Indus Hospital
Korangi Crossing.

⏰ R2 Timings & Frequency

Peoples Bus Service buses run seven days a week, typically from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM. There are no fixed per-stop departure times: buses come roughly every 15 minutes at peak times and up to 30 minutes apart off-peak, so allow a little extra time for your journey.

💵 Fare Information

The standard Peoples Bus Service fare is PKR 50 per ride on most Karachi routes (shorter hops can cost less). Pay the conductor in cash after boarding and keep your ticket until you get off.

🗺️ Key Stops on R2

Nagan
Sorab Goth
Nipa
COD
Colony Gate

🧭 How to Ride — Step by Step

Wait at any listed stop and signal the driver as the R2 bus approaches.
Board through the front door and pay the conductor — cash is accepted on all SMTA buses.
Keep your ticket until the end of the journey; inspectors do check.
Press the bell or tell the conductor before your stop and exit carefully.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What are the R2 bus timings in Karachi?
Peoples Bus Service buses run seven days a week, typically from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM. There are no fixed per-stop departure times: buses come roughly every 15 minutes at peak times and up to 30 minutes apart off-peak, so allow a little extra time for your journey.

What is the fare for Pink Bus R2?
The standard Peoples Bus Service fare is PKR 50 per ride on most Karachi routes (shorter hops can cost less). Pay the conductor in cash after boarding.

Who can ride this bus?
Pink Bus services are for women passengers only. Men should use the red Peoples Bus Service routes, which cover many of the same corridors.

Route data: Sindh Mass Transit Authority (smta.gos.pk), verified October 2026. Independently compiled by the BusUpdate editorial team; confirm time-sensitive details with SMTA before travelling.