There are 7 ways to get from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Thar Desert by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Jaisalmer (JSA)plane DEL - JSA
2h 20m₹9,260–20,706Train
cheapest- Take the train from Delhi Sarai Rohilla to Jaisalmertrain 15014
20h 31m₹1,015–4,325Train via Bikaner
- Take the train from New Delhi to Bikaner Jntrain 12259
- Take the train from Bikaner Jn to Jaisalmertrain 12468
15h 49m₹1,026–4,597Bus via Jodhpur
- Take the bus from Gurugram to Jodhpur, Rajasthanbus Gurugram
- Take the bus from Jodhpur, Rajasthan to Jaisalmer, Rajasthanbus Jodhpur, Rajasthan - Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
18h 58mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Delhi-DEL to Thar Desert736.5 km
10h 49mDrive 736.5 km
- Drive from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Thar Desertcar 736.5 km
10h 49m₹8,316–12,011Bus
- Take the bus from Delhi, Delhi State to Jaisalmer, Rajasthanbus Delhi, Delhi State - Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
20h 49m₹1,521–2,372
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Jaisalmer (JSA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Thar Desert is to bus which costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,400 and takes 20h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Thar Desert is to fly which takes 2h 20m and costs ₹9,000 - ₹21,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Thar Desert. However, there are services departing from IGI Airport Terminal 2 and arriving at Jaisalmer, Rajasthan via Shiv Murti, Gurugram and Jodhpur, Rajasthan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Thar Desert. However, there are services departing from IGI Airport and arriving at Jaisalmer via New Delhi and Bikaner Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 49m.
The distance between Delhi Airport (DEL) and Thar Desert is 672 km. The road distance is 736.5 km.
The best way to get from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Thar Desert without a car is to train via Bikaner which takes 15h 49m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹4,600.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Thar Desert, including transfers.
Delhi Airport (DEL) to Thar Desert bus services, operated by Gajraj Travels, depart from Gurugram station.
Delhi Airport (DEL) to Thar Desert train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from New Delhi station.
The best way to get from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Thar Desert is to fly which takes 2h 20m and costs ₹9,000 - ₹21,000. Alternatively, you can train via Bikaner, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹4,600 and takes 15h 49m, you could also bus via Jodhpur, which costs and takes 18h 58m.
What companies run services between Delhi Airport (DEL), India and Thar Desert, Rajasthan, India?
Air India Limited and IndiGo Airlines fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Jaisalmer (JSA) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a subway from IGI Airport to Thar Desert via New Delhi, New Delhi, Bikaner Jn, and Jaisalmer in around 15h 49m.
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Jaisalmer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–20,000
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Jaisalmer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–19,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from New Delhi to Bikaner Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
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
Train from Delhi Sarai Rohilla to Jaisalmer
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹470–3,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹470–550
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,700–2,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,800–3,600
- Website
- Gajraj Travels
Bus from Gurugram to Jodhpur, Rajasthan
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Gajraj Travels
- Phone
- 8690900891
- [email protected]
- Website
- Jai Bajrang travels
Bus from Jodhpur, Rajasthan to Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Jai Bajrang travels
- Phone
- +91 9530045999
- Website
- Gajraj Bus Service
Bus from Delhi, Delhi State to Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–1,600
- Schedules at
- Gajraj Bus Service
- AC Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,600
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Delhi-DEL to Thar Desert
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 49m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Delhi Airport (DEL) to Thar Desert bus services, operated by Gajraj Travels, arrive at Jodhpur, Rajasthan station.
Delhi Airport (DEL) to Thar Desert train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Bikaner Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Delhi Airport (DEL) to Thar Desert is 736 km. It takes approximately 10h 49m to drive from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Thar Desert.
There are 267+ hotels available in Thar Desert.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Delhi Airport (DEL) and Thar Desert. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.