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How to get fromRajasthan to Thar Desertby train, plane, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Rajasthan to Thar Desert by train, plane, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train to Indira Gandhi International Airport, fly to Jaisalmer

    best
    1. Take the train from Alwar Jn. to New Delhitrain train
    2. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Jaisalmer (JSA)plane plane DEL - JSA
    6h 59m
    ₹9,300–20,059

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Jaipur to Jaisalmertrain train 12468 / ...
    13h 21m
    ₹866–3,402

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jaipur to Jaisalmerbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
    12h 10m

  4. Drive  547.4 km

    1. Drive from Jaipur to Thar Desertcar car 547.4 km
    8h 31m
    ₹6,142–8,872

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jaipur to Thar Deserttaxi taxi 547.4 km
    8h 31m
    ₹9,500–12,000

  6. Fly Jaipur International Airport to Jodhpur Airport, train

    1. Fly from Jaipur International Airport (JAI) to Jodhpur Airport (JDH)plane plane JAI - JDH
    2. Take the train from Jodhpur Jn to Jaisalmertrain train
    10h 56m
    ₹5,717–21,549

  7. Bus via Ajmer

    1. Take the bus from Jaipur to Ajmerbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Ajmer to Tehyat Fatabus bus Express
    14h 58m
    ₹1,280–3,190

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Jaisalmer (JSA) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket₹8,724Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 849.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Rajasthan, India and Thar Desert, Rajasthan, India?

Shiv Shankar Travels operates a bus from Jaipur to Jaisalmer 4 times a day, and the journey takes 11h 30m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Jaipur to Jaisalmer twice daily. Tickets cost ₹360–2,800 and the journey takes 12h 40m.

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