Udupi to Jaisalmer
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Udupi, Karnataka to Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
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: Udupi to Jaisalmer
2029 km · ~43h 55m · About 41h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Udupi
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.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
106 km · 2h 7m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 406Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 556Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 706Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
106 km · 2h 7m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 812Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 962Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1112Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
106 km · 2h 7m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1217Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1367Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1517Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
106 km · 2h 7m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1623Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1773Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1923Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
106 km · 2h 7m drive from previous stop
Arrive in JaisalmerJaisalmer, 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: Udupi to Jaisalmer
2029 km · ~45h 3m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Udupi
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Udupi. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Udupi → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~676 km
~15h 1m|Tentative fare ₹740–₹1,940
- Change buses at a major city (around km 676)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Jaisalmer. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~676 km
~15h 1m|Tentative fare ₹740–₹1,940
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1353)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Jaisalmer. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Jaisalmer
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~676 km
~15h 1m|Tentative fare ₹740–₹1,940
- 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: Udupi to Jaisalmer
Nearest railway stations: Udupi for Udupi, Jaisalmer for Jaisalmer.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 56h 11m in total
Change trains at Udhna Jn — about 5h 1m wait
Change trains at Jodhpur Jn — about 12h 45m wait
2 changes · 56h 11m in total
Change trains at Udhna Jn — about 5h 2m wait
Change trains at Jodhpur Jn — about 13h 5m wait
2 changes · 56h 11m in total
Change trains at Udhna Jn — about 5h 2m wait
Change trains at Bikaner Jn — about 6h 35m 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.
Udupi to Jaisalmer: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Udupi to Jaisalmer is about 2029 km by road, roughly 40.6 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2029 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹70,141 · Ertiga ₹89,315 · Innova ₹93,151 · Innova Crysta ₹1,14,800 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,58,342
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,230 · AC Seater ₹3,650 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,250 · AC Sleeper ₹4,670 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,730
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,250 · Economy ₹2,060 · Third AC ₹2,870 · Second AC ₹4,090 · First AC ₹5,710
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Jaisalmer.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Udupi to Jaisalmer. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Gokarna185 km from Udupi
Karnataka
- Sawantwadi390 km from Udupi
Maharashtra
- Lonavala800 km from Udupi
Maharashtra
- Ganeshpuri920 km from Udupi
Maharashtra
- Navsari1125 km from Udupi
Gujarat
- Patan1560 km from Udupi
Gujarat
Hotels in Jaisalmer
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Things to Do in Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer Fort
Also known as the “Sonar Quila” or "Sonal Kella" or "Sonar Kila" as pronounced differently in parts of India. Colourful shades of the setting sun and golden hues of the…
Gadisar Lake
This is a rainwater lake which supplies water to the city. It is surrounded by temples and tombs of saints.
Jaisalmer War Museum
A museum displaying India's modern military history. There is a hall dedicated to the noted Battle of Longewala fought near Jaisalmer during the Indo-Pakistani War of…
Jaisalmer Folklore Museum
A museum showcasing Rajasthan's folk heritage, arts and customs. There are two nightly half-hour long traditional puppet shows, starting at 6:30PM and 7:30…
Sam Sand Dunes
These sand dunes are around 50 km from Jaisalmer city but one has to go there to have this altogether different experience. This is an amazing sight and the sunset view…
Suryagarh
It's "only" a hotel, but you still wonder how they built it in the middle of the desert. Lush gardens, lovely pools and fountains, impressive stone carving techniques.
Suggested Jaisalmer Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Jaisalmer
- Travel from Udupi to Jaisalmer (about 40.6 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 Udupi
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