Chennai to Jaisalmer: Distance, Travel Time, Fares & Route

How to Travel from

Chennai to Jaisalmer

by Route or Car

India Chennai Jaisalmer

Cheapest

By car (2 191 km)

32 h 29 min

2191 km.

from $120

Other

Train via Valsād

43 h 29 min

1820 km.

from $51.63

Bus

2 d 1 h 19 min

1820 km.

from $74.09

Train, Plane

17 h 59 min

1820 km.

from $350.03

Train

46 h 50 min

1820 km.

from $195.07

Airlines

IndiGo Airlines

Website:

goindigo.in/

Plane from Chennai International Airport to Jaisalmer

Ave. Duration:

5h 15m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$140.12–$433.08

Plane from Tirupati Airport to Jaisalmer

Ave. Duration:

27h 15m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$203.80–$611.41

Train operators

Indian Railways

Phone:

14646

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

irctc.co.in

Train from Chennai Central to Valsad

Ave. Duration:

23h 39m

Frequency:

Once a week

Estimated price:

$8.28–$229.28

Train from Valsad to Jaisalmer

Ave. Duration:

18h 50m

Frequency:

Once a week

Estimated price:

$6.37–$178.33

Train from Chennai Central to Renigunta

Ave. Duration:

2h 28m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$2.04–$21.65

Train from Chennai Egmore to Abu

Ave. Duration:

35h 55m

Frequency:

Once a week

Estimated price:

$11.46–$331.18

Train from Abu Road to Jaisalmer

Ave. Duration:

9h 55m

Frequency:

Once a week

Estimated price:

$4.20–$95.53

Bus operators

Vijayanand Travels

Phone:

0836 230 7300

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

vrlbus.in

Bus from Anand Rao Circle Vrl Bus Terminal to Komothe

Ave. Duration:

18h 10m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$9.55–$40.76

RSRTC

Phone:

+917412069719

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

transport.rajasthan.gov.in/rsrtc/

Bus from Paldi to Jaisalmer

Ave. Duration:

12h 37m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$6.11–$16.56

KSRTC

Phone:

080-26252625

Website:

ksrtc.in

Bus from Chennai Koyambedu to Kempegowda

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$5.22–$14.01

Purple Bus

Phone:

020 67186800

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

purplebus.in/

Bus from Komothe to Paldi

Ave. Duration:

9h 59m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$9.55–$42.03

What is the cheapest way to get from Chennai to Jaisalmer?

The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Jaisalmer is to bus which costs $25 - $97.83 and takes 2 days 1h.

What is the fastest way to get from Chennai to Jaisalmer?

The fastest way to get from Chennai to Jaisalmer is to fly which takes 7h 1m and costs $119.57 - $380.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Chennai and Jaisalmer?

No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Jaisalmer. However, there are services departing from Chennai Koyambedu and arriving at Jaisalmer via Anand Rao Circle Vrl Bus Terminal, Komothe and Paldi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

Is there a direct train between Chennai and Jaisalmer?

No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Jaisalmer. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Jaisalmer via Valsad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 29m.

How far is it from Chennai to Jaisalmer?

The distance between Chennai and Jaisalmer is 1858 km. The road distance is 2194.5 km.

How do I travel from Chennai to Jaisalmer without a car?

The best way to get from Chennai to Jaisalmer without a car is to train via Valsād which takes 43h 29m and costs $11.96 - $347.83 .

How long does it take to get from Chennai to Jaisalmer?

It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Chennai to Jaisalmer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chennai to Jaisalmer bus from?

Chennai to Jaisalmer bus services, operated by KSRTC, depart from Chennai Koyambedu station.

Where do I catch the Chennai to Jaisalmer train from?

Chennai to Jaisalmer train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Chennai to Jaisalmer?

The best way to get from Chennai to Jaisalmer is to fly which takes 7h 1m and costs $119.57 - $380.43 . Alternatively, you can train via Valsād, which costs $11.96 - $347.83 and takes 43h 29m, you could also bus, which costs $25 - $97.83 and takes 2 days 1h.

Where does the Chennai to Jaisalmer bus arrive?

Chennai to Jaisalmer bus services, operated by KSRTC, arrive at Kempegowda B.S. station.

Where does the Chennai to Jaisalmer train arrive?

Chennai to Jaisalmer train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Valsad station.

Can I drive from Chennai to Jaisalmer?

Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Jaisalmer is 2195 km. It takes approximately 32h 33m to drive from Chennai to Jaisalmer.

Where can I stay near Jaisalmer?

There are 203+ hotels available in Jaisalmer. Prices start at $11.30 per night.

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Jaisalmer Fort

Jaisalmer Fort is situated in the city of Jaisalmer, in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is one of the very few "living forts" in the world (such as Carcassonne, France), as nearly one fourth of the old city's population still resides within the fort. For the better part of its 860-year history, the fort was the city of Jaisalmer. The first settlements outside the fort walls, to accommodate the growing population of Jaisalmer, are said to have come up in the 17th century.

Jaisalmer War Museum

The Jaisalmer War Museum was conceived by Lieutenant General Bobby Mathews, AVSM, VSM, General Officer Commanding, Desert Corps and constructed by the Desert Corps of the Indian Army.

Desert National Park

Desert National Park is a national park in the Indian state of Rajasthan, near the towns of Jaisalmer and Barmer. It is one of the largest national parks, covering an area of 3,162 km2 (1,221 sq mi) in the Thar Desert. Sand dunes form around 44% of the park. The major landform consists of craggy rocks and compact salt lake bottoms, intermedial areas and fixed dunes. It was gazetted in 1980.

Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer (pronunciation), nicknamed "The Golden city", is a city in the Indian state of Rajasthan, located 575 km west of the state capital Jaipur. It is the administrative headquarters of Jaisalmer District. Before Indian independence, the town served as the capital of the Jaisalmer State, ruled by the Bhati Rajputs. Jaisalmer stands on a ridge of yellowish sandstone and is crowned by the ancient Jaisalmer Fort. This fort contains a royal palace and several ornate Jain temples. Many of the houses and temples of both the fort and of the town below are built of finely sculptured sandstone. The town lies in the heart of the Thar Desert (the Great Indian Desert) and has a population, including the residents of the fort, of about 78,000. Jaisalmer ranked 9th on Booking.com's Top 10 The Most Welcoming cities in the world. The only indian city to make in the list.

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Five ways to Travel from Chennai to Jaisalmer

Transport providers

Airlines

IndiGo Airlines

Train operators

Indian Railways

Bus operators

Vijayanand Travels

RSRTC

KSRTC

Purple Bus

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Chennai to Jaisalmer?

What is the fastest way to get from Chennai to Jaisalmer?

Is there a direct bus between Chennai and Jaisalmer?

Is there a direct train between Chennai and Jaisalmer?

How far is it from Chennai to Jaisalmer?

How do I travel from Chennai to Jaisalmer without a car?

How long does it take to get from Chennai to Jaisalmer?

Where do I catch the Chennai to Jaisalmer bus from?

Where do I catch the Chennai to Jaisalmer train from?

Train, bus or fly from Chennai to Jaisalmer?

Where does the Chennai to Jaisalmer bus arrive?

Where does the Chennai to Jaisalmer train arrive?

Can I drive from Chennai to Jaisalmer?

Where can I stay near Jaisalmer?