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How To Reach Jaisalmer
Explore the paradise of desert and its magnificent architectural marvels in the Golden City of Jaisalmer
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How To Reach Jaisalmer
Despite being one of the cities synonymous with Rajasthan tourism, Jaisalmer is geographically further away from the other cities that tourists usually visit. However, due to its prominence in the region, it is well connected to the rest of the state. Wondering how to reach Jaisalmer from Delhi by train? There are three direct trains from Delhi to Jaisalmer: Ranikhet Express, Howrah-Jaisalmer SF Express, and Ramnagar-Jaisalmer Express. For those wondering how to reach Jaisalmer from Jodhpur or how to reach Jaisalmer from Jaipur should know that options for travelers include train, car, and bus. To reach Jaisalmer from Delhi by road, one has to cover of almost 800 kilometers. Read the following information to find out exactly how to reach Jaisalmer.
By Air
Wondering how to reach Jaisalmer by air? The Golden City currently does not have an airport that civilian flights land at and therefore is not directly accessible by air. The nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, which is well connected to the other major airports in the country. Reaching Jaisalmer directly from Jodhpur airport involves getting a cab from the airport itself. Travelers can either get a private or prepaid cab. They are available but are fairly expensive as it’s a 5-6 hour journey by road.<readmore> The nearest international airport is Delhi which is connected to most of the countries in the world. Flights from important Indian cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, and Chennai to Jodhpur are quite frequent as well.
By Train
Jaisalmer is well connected to most of the cities by train and there are multiple options for travelers traveling from anywhere in India. There are direct trains going to Jaisalmer or passing through Jaisalmer from cities like Jodhpur, Jaipur, Delhi, Mumbai, and even Kolkata among many others. There are three trains that travel daily between Jodhpur and Jaisalmer, for those looking to travel within Rajasthan. There are also 4 trains that travel from Delhi straight to Jaisalmer, with two leaving every day and one being a superfast train.<readmore> In terms of trains, there is also the luxury Palace on Wheels experience that begins in Delhi before going through the important cities of Rajasthan, including Jaisalmer.
By Road
There are two options when going to Jaisalmer by road, one is by bus and the other is to drive yourself. Bus services to Jaisalmer are available from all major cities in Rajasthan like Jodhpur and Jaipur. There are no direct buses from Delhi but you can switch buses in Jaipur and continue your journey from there to reach Jaisalmer from Delhi. The distance from Jodhpur to Jaisalmer by road can be covered in 6 to 7 hours. It may take up to 15 hours to travel from Delhi to Jaisalmer via cab.
The other option is to drive to Jaisalmer and it’s probably a good idea to stop at Jaipur or Ajmer on the way. The distances from some of the cities to Jaisalmer are Jodhpur - 235 kilometers, Jaipur - 559 kilometers, Delhi - 768 kilometers, Mumbai - 1065 kilometers. Driving from Jaipur and Jodhpur is fine but coming all the way from Delhi and Mumbai is only recommended for seasoned drivers or riders as this is a long road.
Being the shorter trip of the two, while coming from Delhi, it is a good idea to take a halt in either Ajmer or Jodhpur as these lie somewhere in the middle of the route.<readmore> While coming from Mumbai, there are two routes available. Both routes are the same till Vadodara, then the more common, the shorter route goes by Gandhinagar and straight through Palanpur and Barmer. The slightly longer route is going via Jodhpur which is ideal if travelers want to pass through and spend some time in another of Rajasthan’s wonderful cities.
| By Air | By Road | By Train | By Sea | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad to Jaisalmer | 41.0 hours | 9.0 hours | 14.0 hours | - |
| Jaipur to Jaisalmer | 20.0 hours | 12.0 hours | 11.0 hours | - |
| New Delhi to Jaisalmer | 10.0 hours | 17.0 hours | 12.0 hours | - |
| Jodhpur to Jaisalmer | - | 5.0 hours | 5.0 hours | - |
| Udaipur to Jaisalmer | - | 14.0 hours | 11.0 hours | - |
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What is the best way to get to Jaisalmer?
The best way to reach Jaisalmer is by train, as the train station is connected to most major cities in the country. The airport in Jaisalmer is a military airport and thus only accepts chartered flights. If coming by air, the closest airport is in Jodhpur from where you can take a cab. If driving from Delhi, taking a stop in Jaipur or Ajmer is recommended.
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