How to Reach Jaisalmer

How to Reach Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer, the golden city of Rajasthan, being one of the primary tourist destinations is well connected to other important parts of India by all the major means of transportation through road, rail and air.

By Air: Jaisalmer Airport is functional during a particular time in the year. It remains functional from the month of September to March. It is maintained by the Indian Air Force. It is located at a distance of 5km from the city and is well connected by air with other important cities like Jaipur, Jodhpur and New Delhi. Thus, it is important to note that other important nearby airports are Jodhpur airport, which is at a distance of about 285 km from Jaisalmer and the Delhi Airport that is the closest international airport.

Delhi to Jaisalmer (Jodhpur Airport) Flight Schedule (Non-Stop

Airline Depart Arrive Duration
Air India 11:00 12:10 1h 10 min
Jet Airways 11:00 12:20 1h 20 min

Maumbai to Jaisalmer (Jodhpur Airport) Flight Schedule (Non-Stop

Airline Depart Arrive Duration
Air India 10: 05 11:45 1h 40 min
Jet Airways 11:15 13:25 1h 40 min

By Train: The main railway station of Jaisalmer is located 2km eastward. The city has a great railway network that connects it with not only with Jodhpur but also with other important Indian cities like Jaipur, Agra, Mumbai and New Delhi. 

Delhi to Jaisalmer Train Schedule:

Train No. Train Name Departure Arrival Dist.(Km) Travel Time
25014 CORBET PRK LINK 04:40 17:35 685 12:55
15014 RANIKHET EXP 04:40 17:35 685 12:55
14659 DLI JSM EXPRESS 17:35 05:05 620 11:30

By Road: Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation run buses to and from Jaisalmer on regular basis. Jaisalmer is connected by road to the important cities of Rajasthan and Gujarat. Roads in Jaisalmer are in very good condition and are well maintained. Golden Bus Terminal and Roadways are the primary bus stands of Jaisalmer. Visitors can easily avail taxis and buses to commute around the city.

  • Jodhpur to Jaisalmer - 307 Km (4h 30 min via RJ SH61 and NH15)
  • Bikaner to Jaisalmer - 329 Km (4h 18 min via NH15)
  • Mount Abu to Jaisalmer - 442 Km (6h 36 min via RJ SH 11 and NH15)
  • Ahmedabad to Jaisalmer - 535 Km (8h 15 min via NH15)
  • Jaipur to Jaisalmer - 572 Km (8h 49 min via RJ SH 19 and NH15)
  • Delhi to Jaisalmer - 779 Km (11h 38 min via NH15)