There are 5 ways to get from Salem to Thar Desert by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Jaisalmer (JSA)plane SXV - JSA
18h 5m₹13,002–29,606Train
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Jn to Jodhpur Jntrain 22498
- Take the train from Jodhpur Jn to Thalyat Hamiratrain 04826
2d 3h₹1,448–10,153Bus via Ahmedabad
- Take the bus from Salem to Madiwalabus
- Take the bus from Madiwala to Paldibus
- Take the bus from Ahmedabad to Jaisalmerbus
36h 45m₹3,329–7,925Drive 2,145.1 km
- Drive from Salem to Thar Desertcar 2,145.1 km
31h 44m₹24,158–34,895Bus
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Bangalore, Karnatakabus
- Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Jodhpur, Rajasthanbus
- Take the bus from Jodhpur, Rajasthan to Jaisalmer, Rajasthanbus
2d
Salem (SXV) to Jaisalmer (JSA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Thar Desert is to train which costs ₹1,400 - ₹11,000 and takes 2 days 3h.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Thar Desert is to fly which takes 18h 5m and costs ₹13,000 - ₹30,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Thar Desert. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Jaisalmer via Madiwala, S.T. Stand and Ahmedabad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Thar Desert. However, there are services departing from Salem Market and arriving at Thalyat Hamira via Salem Jn and Jodhpur Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.
The distance between Salem and Thar Desert is 1890 km. The road distance is 2145.1 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Thar Desert without a car is to bus via Ahmedabad which takes 36h 45m and costs ₹3,300 - ₹8,000.
It takes approximately 18h 5m to get from Salem to Thar Desert, including transfers.
Salem to Thar Desert bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Salem station.
Salem to Thar Desert train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Jn station.
The best way to get from Salem to Thar Desert is to fly which takes 18h 5m and costs ₹13,000 - ₹30,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Ahmedabad, which costs ₹3,300 - ₹8,000 and takes 36h 45m, you could also train, which costs ₹1,400 - ₹11,000 and takes 2 days 3h.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Thar Desert, Rajasthan, India?
IndiGo Airlines and Helitrans fly from Salem (SXV) to Jaisalmer (JSA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salem to Thar Desert via Madiwala, Madiwala, Paldi, S.T. Stand, Majur Gam, Ahmedabad, and Jaisalmer in around 36h 45m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Jaisalmer via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–29,000
Flights from Salem to Jaisalmer via Hyderabad, Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–30,000
Flights from Salem to Jaisalmer via Hyderabad, Jaipur
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–30,000
Flights from Salem to Jaisalmer via Bengaluru, Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 12m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–29,000
Flights from Salem to Jaisalmer via Bengaluru, Jaipur
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–30,000
Flights from Salem to Jaisalmer via Madras, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–30,000
Flights from Salem to Jaisalmer via Kochi, Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–30,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Salem Jn to Jodhpur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹950–7,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹950–1,200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹2,400–3,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹3,500–4,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹5,500–7,500
Train from Jodhpur Jn to Thalyat Hamira
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Salem to Madiwala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- 0836 230 7300
- [email protected]
- Website
- vrlbus.in
Bus from Madiwala to Paldi
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,700–4,000
- Schedules at
- vrlbus.in
- Ac Sleeper
- ₹2,200–3,000
- Phone
- +917412069719
- [email protected]
- Website
- rsrtconline.rajasthan.gov.in
Bus from Ahmedabad to Jaisalmer
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,300
- Website
- https://rsrtconline.rajasthan.gov.in/
- Deluxe
- ₹500–650
- Express
- ₹500–650
- AC Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,300
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More Questions & Answers
Salem to Thar Desert bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Madiwala station.
Salem to Thar Desert train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Jodhpur Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Thar Desert is 2145 km. It takes approximately 31h 44m to drive from Salem to Thar Desert.
There are 261+ hotels available in Thar Desert.