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How to get fromRishīkesh to Thar Desertby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Rishīkesh to Thar Desert by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Jaisalmer (JSA)plane plane DED - JSA
    5h 38m
    ₹10,198–25,457

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Rishikesh to Lalgarh Jntrain train 14887
    2. Take the train from Lalgarh Jn to Jaisalmertrain train 12468 / ...
    21h 12m
    ₹1,086–5,207

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rishikesh to Delhibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater/Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Delhi to Jaisalmerbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    23h 55m
    ₹1,916–3,261

  4. Drive  916.5 km

    1. Drive from Rishīkesh to Thar Desertcar car 916.5 km
    13h 53m
    ₹10,283–14,853

  5. Bus via Jodhpur

    1. Take the bus from Haridwar to Jodhpurbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Jodhpur to Jaisalmerbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    26h 31m

Dehradun Airport (DED) to Jaisalmer (JSA) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration5h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket₹8,888Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 853.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 38m

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

Air India Limited and IndiGo Airlines fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Jaisalmer (JSA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rishikesh to Thar Desert via Lalgarh Jn and Jaisalmer in around 21h 12m.

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