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Udaipur (Rajasthan) to Jaisalmer

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Udaipur, Rajasthan to Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.

496 kmDistance
9.9 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹17,287
Ertiga₹21,974
Innova₹22,911
Innova Crysta₹28,273
Tempo Traveller (12)₹38,848

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹550
AC Seater₹890
Non-AC Sleeper₹790
AC Sleeper₹1,140
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1,440
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Train
Sleeper₹330
Economy₹530
Third AC₹720
Second AC₹1,020
First AC₹1,420
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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: Udaipur to Jaisalmer

496 km · ~10h 35m · About 10h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Udaipur

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 98 km · 1h 58m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 248

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 398

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  5. 98 km · 1h 58m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Jaisalmer

    Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

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: Udaipur to Jaisalmer

496 km · ~11h 1m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Udaipur

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Udaipur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Udaipur → Jaisalmer

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~496 km

    ~11h 1m|Tentative fare ₹550–₹1,440

  3. Arrive in Jaisalmer

    Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Udaipur to Jaisalmer

Nearest railway stations: Udaipur City for Udaipur, Jaisalmer for Jaisalmer.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 17h 40m in total

Chetak Express#12982 · Superfast
05:20 PMUdaipur City
6h 28m43 stops
11:48 PMPhulera Jn

Change trains at Phulera Jn — about 47m wait

Delhi-Jaisalmer Express#14659 · Express
12:35 AMPhulera Jn
10h 25m52 stops
11:00 AMJaisalmer

1 change · 34h 30m in total

Ananya Express#12316 · Superfast
12:30 AMUdaipur City
7h 21m43 stops
07:51 AMPhulera Jn

Change trains at Phulera Jn — about 16h 44m wait

Delhi-Jaisalmer Express#14659 · Express
12:35 AMPhulera Jn
10h 25m52 stops
11:00 AMJaisalmer

1 change · 36h 40m in total

Udaipur Gwalior Express#12966 · Superfast
10:20 PMUdaipur City
7h 31m50 stops
05:51 AM+1dKanakpura

Change trains at Kanakpura — about 18h wait

Delhi-Jaisalmer Express#14659 · Express
11:51 PMKanakpura
11h 9m59 stops
11:00 AM+1dJaisalmer

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.

Udaipur to Jaisalmer: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Udaipur to Jaisalmer is about 496 km by road, roughly 9.9 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 496 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹17,287 · Ertiga ₹21,974 · Innova ₹22,911 · Innova Crysta ₹28,273 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹38,848
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹550 · AC Seater ₹890 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹790 · AC Sleeper ₹1,140 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,440
  • Train: Sleeper ₹330 · Economy ₹530 · Third AC ₹720 · Second AC ₹1,020 · First AC ₹1,420

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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Gadisar Lake

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Suggested Jaisalmer Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Jaisalmer

  • Travel from Udaipur to Jaisalmer (about 9.9 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Jaisalmer Fort

Day 2Explore Jaisalmer

  • Visit Gadisar Lake
  • Visit Bada Bagh

Day 3Last sights and departure

  • Visit Jaisalmer Fort Jain temples
  • Head back to Udaipur
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