There are 5 ways to get from Bikaner to Thar Desert by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Bikaner Jn to Jaisalmertrain 12468
6h 21m₹727–2,371Bus
- Take the bus from Bikaner to Jaisalmerbus redbusIndia_NON AC Seater / Sleeper 2+1 / ...
7h 25mDrive 300.6 km
- Drive from Bikaner to Thar Desertcar 300.6 km
4h 54m₹3,370–4,868Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bikaner to Thar Deserttaxi 300.6 km
4h 54m₹5,500–7,000Fly
- Fly from Nal Airport (BKB) to Jaisalmer (JSA)plane BKB - JSA
23h 25m₹11,297–25,974
Nal Airport (BKB) to Jaisalmer (JSA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bikaner to Thar Desert is to train which costs ₹700 - ₹2,400 and takes 6h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Bikaner to Thar Desert is to drive which takes 4h 54m and costs ₹3,300 - ₹4,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Bikaner to Thar Desert. However, there are services departing from Bikaner and arriving at Jaisalmer via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Bikaner to Thar Desert. However, there are services departing from Bikaner Jn and arriving at Jaisalmer via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
The distance between Bikaner and Thar Desert is 352 km. The road distance is 300.6 km.
The best way to get from Bikaner to Thar Desert without a car is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Bikaner to Thar Desert, including transfers.
Bikaner to Thar Desert bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Bikaner station.
Bikaner to Thar Desert train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Bikaner Jn station.
The best way to get from Bikaner to Thar Desert is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 25m, you could also fly, which costs ₹11,000 - ₹26,000 and takes 23h 25m.
What companies run services between Bikaner, India and Thar Desert, Rajasthan, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Bikaner Jn to Jaisalmer once daily. Tickets cost ₹220–1,800 and the journey takes 5h 40m. Alternatively, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Bikaner to Jaisalmer twice daily, and the journey takes 6h 45m. National Travels - Ratnagiri also services this route once a week.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Nal Airport to Jaisalmer via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–30,000
Flights from Nal Airport to Jaisalmer via Delhi, Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹17,000–32,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Nal Airport to Jaisalmer via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–26,000
Flights from Nal Airport to Jaisalmer via Delhi, Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹17,000–32,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Bikaner Jn to Jaisalmer
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Bikaner to Jaisalmer
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Bikaner to Jaisalmer
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Laxmi Tours & Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 14 25 30 65
- Website
- laxmitourtravels.in
Rajasthan Cab
- Phone
- +91 94 14 38 18 80
- Website
- rajasthancab.com
Rani Taxi Cab Service
- Phone
- +91 94 14 38 18 80
- Website
- bikanertaxicabservice.com
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Booking & Getting There
Bikaner to Thar Desert bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Jaisalmer station.
Bikaner to Thar Desert train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Jaisalmer station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bikaner to Thar Desert is 301 km. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Bikaner to Thar Desert.
There are 287+ hotels available in Thar Desert.






