There are 8 ways to get from Jaipur to Thar Desert by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus via Jodhpur
best- Take the bus from Jaipur to Jodhpur, Rajasthanbus Jaipur
- Take the bus from Jodhpur, Rajasthan to Jaisalmer, Rajasthanbus Jodhpur, Rajasthan - Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
12h 39mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Jaipur to Jaisalmertrain 12468 / ...
13h 21m₹866–3,402Drive 547.4 km
- Drive from Jaipur to Thar Desertcar 547.4 km
8h 31m₹6,246–9,022Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jaipur to Thar Deserttaxi 547.4 km
8h 31m₹9,500–12,000Fly from Jaipur International Airport
- Fly from Jaipur International Airport (JAI) to Jaisalmer (JSA)plane JAI - JSA
8h 49m₹11,727–20,609Bus
- Take the bus from Jaipur to Ajmer, Rajasthanbus Jaipur
- Take the bus from Ajmer to Tehyat Fatabus Express
14h 58mTrain to Ajmer Kishangarh Airport, fly
- Take the train from Jaipur to Kishangarhtrain
- Fly from Ajmer Kishangarh Airport (KQH) to Jaisalmer (JSA)plane KQH - JSA
22h 31m₹13,246–32,465Train to Indira Gandhi International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Jaipur to New Delhitrain
- Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Jaisalmer (JSA)plane DEL - JSA
8h 46m₹9,850–16,430
Jaipur International Airport (JAI) to Jaisalmer (JSA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jaipur to Thar Desert is to train which costs ₹850 - ₹3,400 and takes 13h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Jaipur to Thar Desert is to drive which takes 8h 31m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹9,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Jaipur to Thar Desert. However, there are services departing from Jaipur and arriving at Jaisalmer, Rajasthan via Jodhpur, Rajasthan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Jaipur to Thar Desert. However, there are services departing from Jaipur and arriving at Jaisalmer via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 21m.
The distance between Jaipur and Thar Desert is 613 km. The road distance is 547.4 km.
The best way to get from Jaipur to Thar Desert without a car is to bus via Jodhpur which takes 12h 39m and costs .
It takes approximately 12h 39m to get from Jaipur to Thar Desert, including transfers.
Jaipur to Thar Desert bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Jaipur station.
Jaipur to Thar Desert train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Jaipur station.
The best way to get from Jaipur to Thar Desert is to bus via Jodhpur which takes 12h 39m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹850 - ₹3,400 and takes 13h 21m, you could also fly, which costs ₹11,000 - ₹21,000 and takes 8h 49m.
What companies run services between Jaipur, India and Thar Desert, Rajasthan, India?
You can take a bus from Jaipur to Thar Desert via Jodhpur, Rajasthan and Jaisalmer, Rajasthan in around 12h 39m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Jaipur to Jaisalmer twice daily. Tickets cost ₹360–2,800 and the journey takes 12h 40m.
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Jaipur International Airport to Jaisalmer via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–28,000
Flights from Ajmer Kishangarh Airport to Jaisalmer via Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–30,000
Flights from Ajmer Kishangarh Airport to Jaisalmer via Pune, Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹20,000–35,000
Flights from Ajmer Kishangarh Airport to Jaisalmer via Ahmedabad, Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 5m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- ₹16,000–32,000
Flights from Ajmer Kishangarh Airport to Jaisalmer via Lucknow, Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 22h
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹15,000–32,000
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Jaisalmer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–12,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Jaipur to Jaisalmer
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–2,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹360–430
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,800
Train from Jaipur to Kishangarh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
Train from Jaipur to New Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Jaipur to Jodhpur, Rajasthan
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Jodhpur, Rajasthan to Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Jaipur to Ajmer, Rajasthan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 31m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–12,000
Dream Cab
- Phone
- +91 977 233 6888
- Website
- jaipurcabservice.in
Rajasthan Cab
- Phone
- +91 935 881 1941
- Website
- rajasthancab.com
Rajputana Cabs
- Phone
- +91 992 839 9846
- Website
- rajputanacabs.in
Varsha Cab Service
- Phone
- +91 889 082 5040
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Booking & Getting There
Jaipur to Thar Desert bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Jodhpur, Rajasthan station.
Jaipur to Thar Desert train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Jaisalmer station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jaipur to Thar Desert is 547 km. It takes approximately 8h 31m to drive from Jaipur to Thar Desert.
There are 283+ hotels available in Thar Desert.






