Quick answer: a 1 kg parcel on TCS Overnight Express costs about Rs 166–230 within the same city, Rs 255–345 to a nearby city and Rs 319–434 out of city on a long route such as Karachi to Lahore, including fuel surcharge and sales tax. These are TCS Track estimates reviewed in September 2026, not an official TCS tariff.
The exact price depends on parcel weight, package dimensions, origin, destination, delivery service and any extra services, so there is no single TCS per kg price that applies to every shipment.
TCS offers several domestic delivery options, including Overnight Express, Same Day Delivery, 2nd Day Delivery and Economy Express. It also provides services for COD, international shipments and other logistics requirements.
If you need the price for a specific parcel, the most reliable approach is to check the current TCS Rate Calculator because TCS states that its rates can change.
This guide explains how TCS charges work, what can affect your final bill, how per kg pricing should be understood, and what to check before sending a parcel.
How much does TCS charge in Pakistan?
For a 1 kg parcel on Overnight Express, TCS charges usually fall around Rs 166 to Rs 230 inside the same city and Rs 319 to Rs 434 between distant cities, including fuel surcharge and sales tax. These are TCS Track estimates reviewed in September 2026, not an official TCS quote.
| Weight | Same city | Nearby city | Long distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 kg | Rs 166–230 | Rs 255–345 | Rs 319–434 |
| 2 kg | Rs 230–332 | Rs 332–472 | Rs 408–574 |
| 5 kg | Rs 421–638 | Rs 561–855 | Rs 676–995 |
Overnight Express, including fuel surcharge and sales tax. Source: TCS Track estimates, September 2026. Not an official TCS tariff.
There’s no single official number, because TCS publishes live pricing through its own calculator rather than as a public rate card. The result depends on your route, weight, box size, service and extras.
So the useful question isn’t “what is the TCS rate?” It’s “what will my shipment cost, and why?” This guide explains what drives TCS delivery charges. When you’re ready to price a specific parcel, the TCS Price Calculator turns those factors into an estimate.
What determines TCS delivery charges?
Five things decide the amount on your receipt. Most confusion about TCS courier charges comes from looking only at weight and ignoring the rest.
| Factor | How it changes the price | How to keep it down |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | Billed in slabs; the first kilo carries a base charge | Weigh with packaging and trim extra material |
| Box size | Large, light boxes can bill on size | Use a snug carton |
| Route | Same city is cheapest; remote towns cost most | Drop parcels in the city network where possible |
| Service | Faster service costs more for the same weight | Use Economy for heavy, non-urgent parcels |
| Add-ons | Tax, fuel surcharge, COD, pickup, cover | Drop off yourself; skip cover on low-value items |
Parcel weight
TCS doesn’t bill gram by gram. Domestic shipments are charged in weight slabs, so a parcel just over a boundary is billed at the next slab. The first kilo is covered by a base charge, and each step after it costs less. That’s why a 300 g envelope and a 950 g parcel on the same route often cost the same. Weigh with the packaging on, because box, tape and bubble wrap all count.
Package dimensions and volumetric weight
A courier sells space in a vehicle as well as carrying capacity. If your box is large but light (cushions, soft toys, a half-empty carton), TCS can bill it on size rather than scale weight, and the higher figure becomes the chargeable weight. This is the most common reason a bill lands far above a home estimate. The TCS Price Calculator has optional dimension fields that check this for you.
Origin and destination
A parcel inside Lahore never leaves the city network, so it’s the cheapest. Lahore to Faisalabad is a short haul. Karachi to Islamabad passes through regional hubs across provinces. Remote towns such as Skardu or Gwadar usually cost more and take longer.
Origin also affects tax. Sales tax on courier services is provincial, so where you book changes the tax line.
Delivery service
TCS runs domestic services at different speeds, and faster ones cost more for the same weight. Each service is covered in its own section below.
Additional services and charges
The base rate is rarely the final figure. Common additions are the fuel surcharge (a percentage that moves with fuel prices), provincial sales tax, cash on delivery handling, home pickup, and declared value cover. A walk-in customer dropping a prepaid parcel at a counter avoids most of these. An online seller booking COD parcels with pickup pays several on every shipment.
TCS charges per kg
People search for a TCS per kg rate expecting one number to multiply by weight. That doesn’t work, for two reasons.
First, the first kilo carries the base charge and later kilos cost less. On TCS Track’s estimates for a long route like Karachi to Lahore:
| Parcel weight | Estimated total | Effective cost per kg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 kg | Rs 316–430 | Rs 316–430 |
| 10 kg | Rs 1,110–1,680 | Rs 111–168 |
Overnight Express, long-distance route, including tax and surcharge. TCS Track estimates.
Same route, same service, and the per kg cost drops by more than half at 10 kg.
Second, chargeable weight isn’t always actual weight. A 2 kg box big enough to bill as 5 kg has an effective per kg cost more than double what the scale suggests.
When a site quotes “TCS charges per kg: Rs X”, check whether it means the first kilo, each additional kilo, or an average. Each gives a different answer.
TCS 1 KG charges
A 1 kg parcel covers most everyday domestic shipments: clothing, books, phone accessories. On Overnight Express, TCS Track estimates Rs 166 to Rs 230 within a city, Rs 255 to Rs 345 to a nearby city such as Lahore to Faisalabad, and Rs 319 to Rs 434 on a long route such as Karachi to Lahore.
A 0.5 kg parcel usually costs the same as 1 kg on domestic routes, because the first kilo is a single slab. Sending a small document doesn’t make the shipment meaningfully cheaper than a 1 kg parcel.
TCS 2 KG charges
At 2 kg you’ve moved past the base slab, so you pay the base charge plus additional weight. TCS Track estimates Overnight Express at Rs 230 to Rs 332 within the same city, Rs 332 to Rs 472 to a nearby city, and Rs 408 to Rs 574 on a long route.
Two things commonly push a 2 kg parcel higher. A shoebox-sized item packed in a large carton can bill on volume, and a parcel weighing 2.1 kg rounds up to the next slab. Trimming excess packaging sometimes moves you down a step.
TCS 5 KG charges
A 5 kg parcel estimates at Rs 421 to Rs 638 within a city, Rs 561 to Rs 855 to a nearby city, and Rs 676 to Rs 995 on a long route, on Overnight Express (TCS Track estimates).
Service choice matters most at this weight. Four of the five kilos are additional weight, and Economy charges less for additional weight than Overnight. If the parcel isn’t urgent, Economy can save a real amount.
Don’t confuse a standard 5 kg courier price with a boxed product price. TCS offers Economy Express in TCS branded boxes of 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 kilograms. Figures online for a “5 kg box” may refer to a boxed or promotional product rather than ordinary Overnight pricing, so ask at the counter which one you’re being quoted.
TCS same-city delivery charges
Same-city delivery is the cheapest domestic option. The parcel is collected, sorted and delivered within one city’s network with no line haul between hubs. On TCS Track estimates, a same-city parcel often costs around half the same parcel on a cross-country route.
For TCS charges within city, your main choice is speed. Overnight Express is standard. Same Day is faster but limited. Economy rarely makes sense for a light same-city parcel because the saving is small.
Prices can still differ inside one city. A home pickup from an outer housing scheme may cost extra or be unavailable, while dropping the parcel at a central Express Centre costs nothing more.
City-to-city charges
TCS charges out of city depend mostly on how far apart the two networks are.
| Route | Route type | Estimated 1 kg Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Faisalabad to Lahore | Nearby city, same province | Rs 255–345 |
| Lahore to Islamabad | Between nearby and long-distance pricing | Rs 255–434 (check calculator) |
| Karachi to Lahore | Long distance, cross-province | Rs 319–434 |
| Lahore to Karachi | Long distance, cross-province | Rs 319–434 |
| Karachi to Islamabad | Long distance, cross-province | Rs 319–434 |
TCS Track estimates, September 2026, including tax and surcharge. Not an official TCS tariff.
Reverse routes aren’t always identical to the rupee. Lahore to Karachi and Karachi to Lahore cover the same distance, but the booking province sets the tax rate. The standard provincial rate on services is either 15% or 16% depending on the province, with sources listing 16% for Punjab and Islamabad and 15% for Sindh, KP and Balochistan. On an identical base charge, a parcel booked in Lahore can cost slightly more than the same parcel booked in Karachi.
Remote destinations in the northern areas, interior Balochistan and small towns without their own Express Centre usually cost more and can take an extra day or two. For an exact route, enter both cities in the TCS Price Calculator.
Comparing TCS delivery services
| Service | Speed (per TCS) | Where it works | Price level | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Same Day | Within 24 hours | Within city, selected areas of 11 cities | Highest | Urgent documents in the same city |
| Overnight Express | Day after TCS receives it | 90% of TCS network destinations | Standard | Most parcels, COD orders |
| Economy Express | Second-day, overland | Nationwide, up to 999 kg | Lower | Heavy, non-urgent parcels |
The next three sections explain what each one means for your bill.
TCS overnight delivery charges
Overnight Express is the default TCS domestic service and the one most online estimates refer to. TCS describes it as delivering shipments the day after TCS receives them, covering 90% of destinations on the TCS network, with shipments delivered in daylight.
Every figure in the 1 kg, 2 kg and 5 kg sections is an Overnight estimate. It suits parcels the receiver expects the next working day, which includes most COD orders.
“Overnight” is a commitment for most destinations, not all. A parcel booked after the local cut-off, or sent to a remote town, can take longer while still being charged at the Overnight rate. Our guide on how to track TCS explains how to read the scans if it runs late.
TCS same-day delivery charges
Same Day is the most expensive and most restricted TCS service. TCS describes it as a same-day (24 hours) documents delivery service, within the city in selected areas of Pakistan, available in 11 main cities.
That definition affects pricing in three ways. It’s a same-city product, so any “same day intercity rate” you see isn’t a Same Day tariff. TCS describes it as a documents service, so a parcel of goods may not qualify. And coverage is by area, so a central address can qualify while an outer suburb of the same city doesn’t.
TCS doesn’t publish a public Same Day price. For TCS urgent delivery charges to a specific address, ask at the Express Centre or call the helpline, and confirm the booking cut-off at the same time.
TCS 2nd day / economy delivery charges
Economy Express is the budget option. TCS calls it a standard second-day delivery service, and says it can be used for any weight up to 999 kg, with shipments over 30 kg delivered in customer-provided packing.
The saving grows with weight:
| Weight | Overnight vs Economy |
|---|---|
| 1 kg, same city | Rs 166–230 on Overnight vs Rs 128–191 on Economy (TCS Track estimates) |
| 5 kg and above | Gap widens, because most of the charge is additional weight |
Economy works well for household goods, stock transfers between branches, and anything where two or three days in transit costs you nothing. It’s a poor fit for COD orders where buyers expect speed and may refuse a late parcel.
TCS COD charges
With cash on delivery, TCS collects payment from the buyer and sends it to the seller. You pay the normal shipping charge plus a fee for collecting and remitting the cash. TCS doesn’t publish one universal COD tariff, and what you pay depends on how you ship.
| Retail COD | COD business account | |
|---|---|---|
| Who it’s for | Small and home-based sellers | Sellers with regular volume |
| Setup | No complicated account requirements, per TCS | Account opened with agreed terms |
| COD fee | Current retail tariff at the counter | Negotiated, not published |
| Promotions | Time-limited offers apply | Depends on agreement |
TCS says Retail-COD serves small businesses, home-based sellers, retailers and startups, with no complicated account requirements. Promotions change the price for limited periods: around Independence Day 2026, TCS advertised that customers could pay only 79% of the applicable Retail-COD tariff. Offers like this explain why a COD price someone paid last month may not match yours today.
Refused or returned COD parcels still cost money to ship, so build them into your margins. For how COD parcels and remittances move, see TCS COD tracking.
TCS international charges
International TCS shipping charges follow different rules. Price is set by destination zone, weight steps are smaller, and documents are usually cheaper than goods.
TCS lists international non-document services including PN, Export Express, Import Express and the Freight Plus, and says its partner network reaches 220+ destinations worldwide. Students have a dedicated option to despatch important documents anywhere in the world for a flat rate.
| Destination | 1 kg documents (est.) | 1 kg parcel (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| Gulf and Middle East | Rs 2,105–3,062 | Rs 3,126–5,232 |
| UK and Europe | Rs 3,318–4,594 | Rs 3,828–5,551 |
| USA and Canada | Rs 3,892–5,232 | Rs 4,594–6,444 |
TCS Track estimates from a Punjab origin, including surcharge and tax, before customs. Planning ranges only.
Three costs sit outside the shipping price: customs duty and destination taxes (usually paid by the receiver unless you book a duty-paid service), stricter size-based billing on air freight, and extra handling or refusal for restricted items such as food, liquids, medicines, cosmetics and batteries. Get a written quote for any international shipment that matters.
Why TCS charges can be different from an online rate
This is one of the most common sources of confusion.
You may find a website saying that a 1 kg TCS parcel costs a certain amount, but the amount quoted for your parcel may be different.
There are several possible reasons.
1. The online rate may be outdated
Courier tariffs can change.
TCS itself states in its FAQ that rates are subject to change.
2. Different services have different prices
Overnight, Same Day and Economy services are not priced identically.
3. The route can matter
A local shipment and an intercity shipment can have different charges.
4. The package may have a higher chargeable weight
A large package can have a volumetric weight higher than its actual scale weight.
TCS’s terms specifically state that gross or volumetric weight, whichever is higher, can be used for oversized or odd-sized shipments.
5. Additional services can change the total
COD, insurance, special handling and other applicable charges can increase the final bill.
6. Retail and business arrangements may differ
A person sending an occasional parcel may not have the same commercial terms as a business sending a high volume of shipments.
This is why an online rate list should be treated as a reference rather than a guaranteed quotation.
Retail vs business TCS shipping rates
| Retail (walk-in) | Business account | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Counter price per shipment | Negotiated based on volume and routes |
| Commitment | None | Account with agreed terms |
| COD | Retail COD | Account COD terms |
| Pickup | Usually paid add-on | Often part of the arrangement |
| Best for | Occasional senders | Online stores, regular shippers |
TCS invites sellers to open an account at an Express Centre and says there are no subscriptions, no hidden fees, no minimum shipments. Sellers with steady volume are in a better position to ask for lower per-parcel rates and pickup arrangements. If you ship occasionally, the retail price plus dropping parcels off yourself is usually simplest.
What Extra Charges Can Affect Your TCS Bill?
The basic courier rate is not necessarily the only amount that can appear on a shipment.
Depending on the circumstances, additional costs can include:
Fuel adjustment
TCS’s service terms state that variable fuel adjustment can apply according to the relevant practice or arrangement.
Special handling
Oversized or odd-sized shipments may require additional handling or equipment.
TCS’s terms specifically mention additional charges for lifters, cranes and special handling where applicable.
Insurance
Insurance can add to the shipment cost when coverage is purchased.
TCS’s FAQ states that insurance rates for high-value goods vary by commodity and can range from 0.5% to 2% of the declared value.
Customs and duties
International shipments may be subject to destination-country duties and taxes.
These should not automatically be confused with the basic courier delivery charge.
How to check the current TCS charges
The official TCS Rate Calculator gives TCS’s own figure for your route, weight and service. Use it before committing to a customer price.
The TCS Price Calculator on TCS Track is an independent estimator. It lists base rate, fuel surcharge and tax separately, checks volumetric weight when you add box dimensions, and prices a batch of identical parcels.
For remote destinations, fragile goods or international parcels, confirm at an Express Centre or through the TCS helpline.
Common mistakes when estimating TCS charges
| Mistake | What happens | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Weighing without packaging | Parcel jumps to the next slab at the counter | Weigh the packed box |
| Multiplying a 1 kg rate by weight | Heavy parcels look far more expensive than they are | Remember later kilos cost less |
| Using an oversized box | Parcel bills on size, not weight | Right-size the carton |
| Quoting the base rate | You pay the tax and surcharge difference | Quote the all-in total |
| Booking Same Day between cities | Service isn’t available | Use Overnight Express |
| Overnight for everything heavy | Paying for speed you don’t need | Use Economy when timing allows |
| Two parcels to one address | Base charge paid twice | Combine into one parcel |
| Trusting an old rate list | Budget is wrong from the start | Check the date and source |
Frequently asked questions
What are TCS charges for 1 kg in Pakistan?
On Overnight Express, TCS Track estimates roughly Rs 166 to Rs 230 within a city and Rs 319 to Rs 434 between distant cities, including tax and surcharge. Confirm your route on the official TCS Rate Calculator.
Does TCS have an official rate list?
TCS doesn’t publish a public flat rate card. Prices are generated per shipment through its calculator. Any “TCS charges rate list” elsewhere is a third-party figure unless it comes from tcsexpress.com.
Why do different websites show different TCS rates?
They were written at different times, some include tax and fuel surcharge while others don’t, and most don’t cite a TCS source. Treat any undated list with caution.
Are TCS same-city charges cheaper than intercity charges?
Yes. A same-city parcel stays within one network and often costs around half the same parcel on a long route, based on TCS Track estimates.
Can I send a parcel from Karachi to Lahore with Same Day delivery?
No. TCS describes Same Day as a within-city documents service in selected areas of 11 main cities. Overnight Express is the fastest standard option between cities.
Is TCS Economy cheaper than Overnight?
Yes, especially for heavier parcels. The saving on 1 kg is small, but at 5 kg or more it’s significant because additional weight costs less on Economy.
How much does TCS charge for COD?
There’s no single public COD fee. Retail COD and business accounts are priced differently, account rates are negotiated, and TCS runs time-limited promotions. Ask for the current tariff when booking.
Does TCS charge sales tax on courier services?
Yes. Courier services are taxed by the province, at 15% or 16% depending on where you book, and it appears as a separate line on the receipt.
Do TCS international charges include customs duty?
Usually not. The shipping charge covers transport, and customs duty is normally paid by the receiver unless a duty-paid service is booked.
Is the TCS Track calculator official?
No. TCS Track is independent and not affiliated with TCS. Its calculator gives estimates; the binding price comes from TCS’s own calculator or an Express Centre.
Conclusion
TCS charges in Pakistan come from five factors working together: chargeable weight, box size, route, service, and add-ons such as COD, pickup, fuel surcharge and tax. That’s why no single per kg rate fits every parcel, and why rate lists online contradict each other.
The quickest savings come from right-sizing the box, choosing Economy for heavy non-urgent parcels, dropping parcels off yourself, and asking for a business rate once you ship regularly. To estimate TCS delivery charges for a specific shipment, use the TCS Price Calculator, confirm with the official TCS calculator, and once it’s booked, follow it on the TCS tracker.
