How to reach Jaisalmer from Jodhpur

Jaisalemer is also known as the Golden City. The city is a famous as it is also a World Heritage Site. It lies at the centre of the Thar Desert, the desert which covers most of Rajasthan and some parts of Gujrat. Jaisalmer is situated at a distance of 290 Kilometers from Jodhpur. The distance can be covered in approximately in 04 hours. By hiring a Taxi in Jodhpur, one can reach Jaisalmer. There is also a train connectivity between Jodhpur and Jaisalmer.  However, there here are many Taxi Services in Jaisalmer  that offer services between Jodhpur and Jaisalmer.

There are many forts to visit in Jaisalmer. Also, the tourists can look at the desert, and enjoy the city’s night life.

Connectivity by Train

The golden city is connected to the city of fort by a rail network. The Indian Railways has many trains, running between Jodhpur and Jaisalmer. Tourists won’t find it difficult to catch trains for Jaisalmer from Jodhpur. Also, the quality of Jaisalmer railway station is quite decent. This is done in accordance with the amount of International Tourists that visit the Golden City. Indian Railways operates a special train “Palace on Wheels”. It is a special train that runs between Jodhpur and Jaisalmer. The historic train covers various destinations between the two cities.

Connectivity by Air

The Airport of Jaisalmer is located at a distance of 17 Kilometers from the heart of the city. It is a modified air strip, which was first constructed by the Indian Air Force. The Commercial Air Transport was stopped after 2015, as the air strip was taken by the Indian Air Force. So, the city of Jaisalmer is not located by Air Connectivity.

Bus Services

The region is operated by Rajasthan Roadways, which run a majority of buses between the two cities. The journey by bus is quite long. A bus usually takes 05-06 hours to reach Jaisalmer from Jodhpur. Also, there are a number of private companies that offer services in the same circuit. They also take the same time.

Taxi Services

There are many Cabs in Jodhpur that ferry passengers between the fort city and the golden city. The towns are well connected by taxies. Taxies usually cost cheap as compared to train (“Palace on Wheels”). The price of the train is in excess of 10,000. However, the cost of travelling by taxis is quite less. Taxis cost less as compared to train. Also, by travelling in cab, one has the benefit of comfort. By taking Taxi Services in Jodhpur, one can cover various tourists spot between the two cities. Also, one easily find a Taxi in Jaipur to go to Jaisalmer.