There are 5 ways to get from Mumbai to Thar Desert by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Jaisalmer (JSA)plane BOM - JSA
3h 55m₹8,616–24,032Train
cheapest- Take the train from Borivali to Jaisalmertrain 22931
23h 9m₹1,058–4,930Bus
- Take the bus from Mumbai, Maharashtra to Jaisalmer, Rajasthanbus Mumbai, Maharashtra - Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
23h 41mDrive 1,060 km
- Drive from Mumbai to Thar Desertcar 1,060 km
15h 52m₹11,917–17,214Bus via Jodhpur
- Take the bus from Mumbai, Maharashtra to Jodhpur, Rajasthanbus Mumbai, Maharashtra - Jodhpur, Rajasthan
- Take the bus from Jodhpur, Rajasthan to Jaisalmer, Rajasthanbus Jodhpur, Rajasthan - Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
27h 15m
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Jaisalmer (JSA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mumbai to Thar Desert is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹5,000 and takes 23h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Mumbai to Thar Desert is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹24,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Mumbai station to Thar Desert. However, there are services departing from Kurla Bus Station West and arriving at Jaisalmer, Rajasthan via Mumbai, Maharashtra. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Mumbai to Thar Desert. However, there are services departing from Bandra and arriving at Jaisalmer via Borivali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 9m.
The distance between Mumbai and Thar Desert is 933 km. The road distance is 1060 km.
The best way to get from Mumbai to Thar Desert without a car is to train which takes 23h 9m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹5,000.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Mumbai to Thar Desert, including transfers.
Mumbai to Thar Desert bus services, operated by Shri Ganesh Travels, depart from Mumbai, Maharashtra station.
Mumbai to Thar Desert train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Borivali station.
The best way to get from Mumbai to Thar Desert is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹24,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹5,000 and takes 23h 9m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 23h 41m.
What companies run services between Mumbai, India and Thar Desert, Rajasthan, India?
Air India Limited and IndiGo Airlines fly from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Jaisalmer (JSA) twice daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Borivali to Jaisalmer once a week. Tickets cost ₹550–4,200 and the journey takes 20h 50m.
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Jaisalmer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–23,000
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Jaisalmer
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–19,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Borivali to Jaisalmer
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹550–4,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹550–650
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,000–2,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹3,300–4,200
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More Questions & Answers
Mumbai to Thar Desert bus services, operated by Shri Ganesh Travels, arrive at Jaisalmer, Rajasthan station.
Mumbai to Thar Desert train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Jaisalmer station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mumbai to Thar Desert is 1060 km. It takes approximately 15h 52m to drive from Mumbai to Thar Desert.
There are 256+ hotels available in Thar Desert.