How to Reach Jaisalmer
The nearest airport is Jaisalmer Airport.
Overview
The nearest airport is Jaisalmer Airport.
Transport Options
By Air
The nearest airport is Jaisalmer Airport (JSA), about 6 km from Jaisalmer.
Airport and flights
The next closest airport is around 285 km away, in Jodhpur. Pre-paid taxis are available to reach at Jaisalmer from Jodhpur, which cost more than ₹4000.
- •The next closest airport is around 285 km away, in Jodhpur.
- •There is a very expensive prepaid taxi service from the airport into town available from a booth just outside arrivals.
Nearby airports
Straight-line distances from the centre of town.
- •Jaisalmer Airport (JSA) — about 6 km
- •Jodhpur Airport (JDH) — about 225 km
By Train
The nearest railway station is Jaisalmer railway station, about 1 km from central Jaisalmer.
Railway access
There is a direct train service from Delhi. Delhi-Jaisalmer Express "Shalimar Exp", departure time at 5:30PM, reaches Jaisalmer at 11:30AM the next morning.
- •There is a direct train service from Delhi.
Nearby railway stations
Straight-line distances from the centre of town.
- •Jaisalmer railway station — about 1 km
- •Thaiyat Hamira railway station — about 18 km
By Road
Buses from Jodhpur and Bikaner are available. A daily bus runs to and from Jaipur.
By bus
Buses from Jodhpur and Bikaner are available. A daily bus runs to and from Jaipur.
- •Buses from Jodhpur and Bikaner are available.
- •There are various deluxe and semi-deluxe buses available at regular intervals for Jodhpur.
By car
Various tour operators and travel agencies offer chauffeured car-taxi services; these are charged on a per-kilometre, per-day basis. You can plan to take one to arrive into the city or take one for sightseeing in and around the city.
- •Various tour operators and travel agencies offer chauffeured car-taxi services; these are charged on a per-kilometre, per-day basis.
- •There are many car rental services in Delhi which can provide chauffeur driven cars to Jaisalmer.
- •Approximate road distances from various destinations are -
Practical Tips
- •The next closest airport is around 285 km away, in Jodhpur.
- •There is a very expensive prepaid taxi service from the airport into town available from a booth just outside arrivals.
- •There is a direct train service from Delhi.
- •Buses from Jodhpur and Bikaner are available.
- •There are various deluxe and semi-deluxe buses available at regular intervals for Jodhpur.
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