How to reach Jaisalmer, Flights, Buses and Taxi to Jaisalmer

How to Reach Jaisalmer

Jodhpur is the nearest airport, about 300km. From there, one can take the train. Jaisalmer is connected well via railways to all major cities. One can also reach Jaisalmer by the famous 'Palace on Wheels'. The city is well connected to rest of the cities in the state by well maintained roads too.

Most frequently searched routes to Jaisalmer

Route Name	Distance	Time	More Information
Delhi to Jaisalmer	764 km	13 hours 17 mins	View Details
Udaipur to Jaisalmer	489 km	8 hours 23 mins	View Details
Jodhpur to Jaisalmer	286 km	4 hours 56 mins	View Details
Ahmedabad to Jaisalmer	535 km	9 hours 9 mins	View Details
Jaipur to Jaisalmer	567 km	9 hours 4 mins	View Details
Mumbai to Jaisalmer	1,058 km	17 hours 8 mins	View Details
Chandigarh to Jaisalmer	816 km	14 hours 2 mins	View Details
Bangalore to Jaisalmer	2,032 km	1 day 7 hours	View Details
Pune to Jaisalmer	1,196 km	19 hours 32 mins	View Details
Gurgaon to Jaisalmer	759 km	12 hours 30 mins	View Details
Hyderabad to Jaisalmer	1,786 km	1 day 6 hours	View Details
Kolkata to Jaisalmer	2,078 km	1 day 10 hours	View Details
Chennai to Jaisalmer	2,385 km	1 day 12 hours	View Details
Agra to Jaisalmer	807 km	13 hours 6 mins	View Details
Varanasi to Jaisalmer	1,408 km	22 hours 11 mins	View Details
Amritsar to Jaisalmer	789 km	13 hours 33 mins	View Details

How to reach Jaisalmer by flight

There are regular flights from Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore to Jodhpur. One can take connecting flights to this place from the other cities. It is advisable to take a cab from the Jodhpur airport to Jaisalmer. The picturesque view will make the 4-5 hours journey worthwhile.

Nearest Airport: Jodhpur Airport (JDH) - 225 kms from Jaisalmer

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How to reach Jaisalmer by road

Jaisalmer is well connected via a network of roads to most nearby cities. Buses are also easily available since it is such a popular destination among tourist.

How to reach Jaisalmer by train

Jaisalmer is really well connected in terms of the railway network. Especially with cities like Delhi, Jaipur and Jodhpur, with major trains like “Delhi Jaisalmer Express”, “Jodhpur Jaisalmer Express”, and “Howrah Jaisalmer Express”. Rickshaws and autos are easily available outside the railway station. It usually takes about INR 40-50 for an auto ride to the centre of the city from the railway station.

How to reach Jaisalmer by bus

If you are taking a journey by a bus, all of the buses to Jaisalmer operate from the cities of Rajasthan like Jaipur and Jodhpur. If you decide to drive all the way to Jaisalmer (which can be quite strenuous), then it is advisable to stop at either Ajmer or Jodhpur, as they almost fall somewhere in the middle of the journey (if for instance, the journey is between Delhi and Jaisalmer).

Local transport in Jaisalmer

Autos and tongas are the most widely used mode of transport within the city. Bargaining is the key to tackle the auto-rickshaw drivers. Autos only ply between 8 AM to 8 PM to go inside the fort area.

Rickshaw pullers might not be as friendly as you would expect them to be, but it's the best way to beat the bottlenecks in the city. Bikes are available for rent too.

Bicycles, however, are much more recommended as they can be manoeuvred easily in congested areas (the fares of the bicycle being borrowed varies according to the model one borrows).

Hiring cabs for the entire day can be an expensive affair. But if you are willing to make this investment, a cab for four people can cost around INR 3000 for the entire day. If you are looking forward to booking a bike, the starting price is usually INR 1000 per day.