Anarkali Station Lahore — Orange Line Metro Train | Timings, Fares & Connections (2026)
Anarkali Station is a station on the Orange Line Metro Train in Lahore — station 14 of 26 on the line. It sits between Chauburji and GPO stations.
Underground station: Anarkali and GPO are the Orange Line’s two underground (cut-and-cover) stations — all other stations on the line are elevated.
⚡ Anarkali Station Quick Facts
- Line: Orange Line Metro Train (Lahore Metro · Punjab Masstransit Authority (PMA))
- Position: Station 14 of 26 · Previous: Chauburji · Next: GPO
- Service hours: 6:15 AM to 10:00 PM, seven days a week (last departures from the terminals around 9:30 PM)
- Frequency: trains every 5 minutes at peak times and every 10–15 minutes off-peak
- Operator: Punjab Masstransit Authority (PMA)
🎟️ Tickets & Fares at Anarkali
distance-based: Rs 25 up to 4 km, Rs 30 to 8 km, Rs 35 to 12 km, Rs 40 to 16 km and Rs 45 for longer trips (PMA fare policy) — pay by token or T-Cash card. The full Ali Town to Dera Gujran ride costs Rs 45. The T-Cash card (formerly Metrobus Card) is issued at stations and Bank of Punjab branches for Rs 130 and can be recharged at station vending machines.
🔀 Connecting Transport from Anarkali
- Lahore Metrobus — Anarkali is the Orange Line transfer point for the Metrobus (MAO College station)
- Speedo feeder buses — PMA feeder routes connect most Metrobus and Orange Line stations to surrounding neighbourhoods; routes and stops are signed at the station
- Rickshaws, taxis and ride-hailing (Careem, inDrive) cover last-mile trips from every station
🧭 Using Anarkali Station
- Buy a token or tap your T-Cash card at the entry gates.
- Follow the platform signs for your direction — towards Dera Gujran or towards Ali Town.
- Let passengers alight first, and stand clear of the platform screen doors.
- Keep your token/card until you exit — you tap out at the destination station.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What are the timings of Anarkali Station Lahore?
The Orange Line Metro Train runs 6:15 AM to 10:00 PM, seven days a week (last departures from the terminals around 9:30 PM), with trains every 5 minutes at peak times and every 10–15 minutes off-peak.
How much is the fare from Anarkali Station?
distance-based: Rs 25 up to 4 km, Rs 30 to 8 km, Rs 35 to 12 km, Rs 40 to 16 km and Rs 45 for longer trips (PMA fare policy) — pay by token or T-Cash card. The full Ali Town to Dera Gujran ride costs Rs 45.
Which transport connects at Anarkali Station?
See the connections above — PMA Speedo feeder buses serve most stations, and the related Lahore route pages below cover the network.
Station data: Punjab Masstransit Authority publications, verified October 2026. Independently compiled by the BusUpdate editorial team; confirm time-sensitive details before travelling.