There are 5 ways to get from New Delhi to Thar Desert by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Jaisalmer (JSA)plane DEL - JSA
3h 43m₹8,636–17,797Train
cheapest- Take the train from Delhi Sarai Rohilla to Jaisalmertrain 15014
18h 25m₹971–4,184Bus via Jodhpur
- Take the bus from Delhi, Delhi State to Jodhpur, Rajasthanbus Delhi, Delhi State - Jodhpur, Rajasthan
- Take the bus from Jodhpur, Rajasthan to Jaisalmer, Rajasthanbus Jodhpur, Rajasthan - Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
19h 49mDrive 742.7 km
- Drive from New Delhi to Thar Desertcar 742.7 km
10h 49m₹8,373–12,095Bus
- Take the bus from Delhi, Delhi State to Jaisalmer, Rajasthanbus Delhi, Delhi State - Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
20h 4m₹1,512–2,339
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Jaisalmer (JSA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Delhi to Thar Desert is to bus which costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,400 and takes 20h 4m.
The fastest way to get from New Delhi to Thar Desert is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹18,000.
No, there is no direct bus from New Delhi to Thar Desert. However, there are services departing from Shivaji Stadium Terminal and arriving at Jaisalmer, Rajasthan via Delhi, Delhi State and Jodhpur, Rajasthan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from New Delhi to Thar Desert. However, there are services departing from Delhi Sarai Rohilla and arriving at Jaisalmer via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 25m.
The distance between New Delhi and Thar Desert is 691 km. The road distance is 742.7 km.
The best way to get from New Delhi to Thar Desert without a car is to train which takes 18h 25m and costs ₹950 - ₹4,200.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from New Delhi to Thar Desert, including transfers.
New Delhi to Thar Desert bus services, operated by Jakhar Travels, depart from Delhi, Delhi State station.
New Delhi to Thar Desert train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Delhi Sarai Rohilla station.
The best way to get from New Delhi to Thar Desert is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹18,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹950 - ₹4,200 and takes 18h 25m, you could also bus via Jodhpur, which costs and takes 19h 49m.
What companies run services between New Delhi, 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, Indian Railways operates a train from Delhi Sarai Rohilla to Jaisalmer once daily. Tickets cost ₹470–3,600 and the journey takes 17h 44m.
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Jaisalmer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–12,000
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Jaisalmer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–17,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Delhi Sarai Rohilla to Jaisalmer
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹470–3,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- Phone
- +91 9530045999
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Delhi, Delhi State to Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–1,600
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- AC Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,600
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More Questions & Answers
New Delhi to Thar Desert bus services, operated by Jakhar Travels, arrive at Jodhpur, Rajasthan station.
New Delhi to Thar Desert train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Jaisalmer station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Delhi to Thar Desert is 743 km. It takes approximately 10h 49m to drive from New Delhi to Thar Desert.
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