Plan your trip
Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg · CC BY 4.0How to Reach Jaisalmer
By air, by overnight train, or along desert highways, every road leads to the Golden City.
Getting here
Your Options
Air
Jaisalmer Airport (JSA)
17 km from the city. Mostly seasonal flights, with more of them Oct–Mar. Delhi ~1 h 25 m, Jaipur ~1 h 45 m. Ride-hailing apps don't operate, so use the prepaid taxi counter (~₹400–600 to the city).
Fares vary widely by season (roughly ₹3,000–16,000)Rail
Jaisalmer Railway Station (JSM)
Direct trains from Delhi and Jaipur (Jaipur ~13 h). Overnight sleeper trains are the classic way to arrive.
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By road
Good highways from Jodhpur (~5 h) and Jaipur (~9–10 h). Private taxis and state buses run daily.
Ask us for a taxi quoteJourney times
From Major Cities
| From | Air | Train | Road |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | ~1 h 25 m (seasonal) | Direct overnight trains | ~13–14 h |
| Jaipur | ~1 h 45 m (seasonal) | ~13 h direct | ~9–10 h |
| Jodhpur | — | ~5–6 h | ~5 h |
Times are approximate. Check current schedules before you book.
On arrival: ride-hailing apps don't operate in Jaisalmer. Use the prepaid taxi counter at the airport, or ask us to arrange a pickup with your stay.