Jaisalmer to Gandhinagar
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Jaisalmer, Rajasthan to Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Jaisalmer to Gandhinagar
580 km · ~12h 16m · About 12h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Jaisalmer
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
140 km · 2h 48m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 290Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 440Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
140 km · 2h 48m drive from previous stop
Arrive in GandhinagarGandhinagar, Gujarat
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Jaisalmer to Gandhinagar
580 km · ~12h 53m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Jaisalmer
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Jaisalmer. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Jaisalmer → Gandhinagar
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~580 km
~12h 53m|Tentative fare ₹640–₹1,670
- Arrive in Gandhinagar
Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Jaisalmer to Gandhinagar
Nearest railway stations: Jaisalmer for Jaisalmer, Ahmedabad Jn for Gandhinagar.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 15h 30m in total
Change trains at Jodhpur Jn — about 40m wait
1 change · 17h 35m in total
Change trains at Raika Bagh — about 2h 32m wait
1 change · 19h 50m in total
Change trains at Phalodi Junction — about 3h 50m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Transport Options
Jaisalmer to Gandhinagar: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Jaisalmer to Gandhinagar is about 580 km by road, roughly 11.6 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 580 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹6,480 · Sedan ₹7,640 · SUV ₹10,010 · Innova / MUV ₹11,220 · Tempo Traveller ₹13,060
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹640 · AC Seater ₹1,040 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹930 · AC Sleeper ₹1,330 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,670
- Train: Sleeper ₹380 · Economy ₹610 · Third AC ₹840 · Second AC ₹1,190 · First AC ₹1,650
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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