Transportation in Balochistan is not so advanced like that of the major cities in Pakistan. Actually Balochistan is the largest province in the country. To get in and out of Balochistan, airways is the best mode of Transportation in Balochistan. A modern and vast network of airways across the province serves the people here as well as the tourists. Transport System in Balochistan also include railways and bus service.
By Plane
Balochstan has several airports located in the major cities of the province. The direct flights of Pakistan International Airlines connects Balochistan to major cities such as Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad. There are direct flights from middle-eastern cities like Dubai and Sharjah. The air Transportation in Balochistan ensures convenient Balochistan Travel. The two international airports in Balochistan are Gwadar International Airport and Quetta International Airport. The rest are domestic airports which include the airports of Dalbandin, Panjgur, Pasni and Turbat.
By Train
Transportation in Balochistan include a well organized railway system. The railway network serves the cities and connects Balochistan together. Quetta is the provincial capital from where the trains run to the major cities in Balochistan. The extensive railway network also links Quetta to the major cities in Pakistan such as Karachi. Recently a new project has been taken for constructing a railway track from Gawadar to China. This train will run via Quetta and Kalat. Even though the distance between Quetta and Lahore is only 700 kilometers but there is no direct rail track on this route because of the Sulaiman Range. Balochistan also has railway links to Iran.
By Bus
Buses are the best mode of Transportation in Balochistan for traveling short distance. The buses are also less expensive than other means of Balochistan Transportation. Balochistan extends within the territory of Iran so there is a road link between Pakistan Balochistan and Iran. Only a half an hour drive from Zahedan will take you to Iranian border. The highway towards east connects Karachi to Quetta. While in Quetta or other cities in Balochistan, Auto-rickshaws are alternative of buses.
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