Mumbai to Jaisalmer

Travelling to Jaisalmer by road from Mumbai is an option, however it takes approximately 20 hours and is extremely tiring. After the hectic road journey one does not feel like going out and exploring on holiday. However, the drive takes us through popular Indian cities like Surat and Ahmedabad. 

Approximate Taxi Fare: INR 10000
Approximate Travel Time: 20 Hours
Car Rentals In Mumbai: Savaari Car Rentals, Zoomcar, My Choize Car Rentals. 

Route 1: Via NH 48 and NH 68

Distance: 1065 Kms
Travel Time: 19 Hours 
Sights on the way: Snow World Mumbai, Gateway of India, Chatrapati Shivaji Statue, Mandvi Fort, Takmak Fort, Ballalgad Fort, World Vintage Car Museum, Akal Wood Fossil Park, Gadisar Lake, Jaisalmer Fort. 
Eating options: Kathiawadi, Darya Sagar Hotel, McDonalds (NH 8 , Haloli), Nirmal Hotel (Maninagar), Morpinch Gamthi, Lakhe Da Dhaba, Milan Restaurant.

Route 2 : Via NH 48, Via Udaipur

Distance: 1260 Kms
Travel Time: 22 Hours

Sights on the way: Snow World Mumbai, Gateway of India, Chatrapati Shivaji Statue, Mandvi Fort, Takmak Fort, Ballalgad Fort, World Vintage Car Museum, City Palace Udaipur, Saheliyon ki Bari, Sajjangarh Monsoon Palace, Lake Palace, Gadisar Lake, Jaisalmer Fort.
Eating options: Kathiawadi, Darya Sagar Hotel, McDonalds (NH 8 , Haloli), Rajputana Resort, Khamma Ghani Restaurant.

This way of travel is the fastest and most comfortable way to travel. Since the flight duration is less, you have the full day to spend in either of the cities. 

Starting Price: INR 4000
Departure Airport: Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Arrival Airport: Jaisalmer Airport
Travel Time: 1 Hour 40 minutes

The longest option to travel between the two cities is by bus. The train is cheaper than the bus and is faster as well. The bus usually travels overnight and stops at regular intervals for meals and toilets. 

Route Operator: RedBus

Frequency: Once a day
Distance: 1100 Kms
Approximate Travel Time: 24 Hours
Ticket Cost: INR 1500
Starting Point: Mumbai 
Drop Off Point: Jaisalmer