Key hubs
Jaisalmer airport and railway station
- Airport
- Jaisalmer Airport (JSM), roughly 20 minutes south of the city. No direct flights from major metros; fly to Jaipur or Delhi and drive, or take a train.
- Railway station
- Jaisalmer Junction (JSM) is the main station. Overnight trains run to Jodhpur (6 hours) and Delhi (14–16 hours); daytime connections are limited.
- Getting around
- Hire a private jeep and driver for dune trips and outlying sites. Autos work for the city and bazaars, but distances can be long in the heat.
How to reach Jaisalmer by air
Jaisalmer Airport has limited scheduled service; most visitors fly into Jodhpur and continue by road, about 5-6 hours, or take an overnight train.
How to reach Jaisalmer by train
Jaisalmer Junction (JSM) is the main station, with overnight trains to Jodhpur, about 6 hours, and Delhi, 14-16 hours; daytime connections are limited.
How to reach Jaisalmer by road
Jaisalmer sits at the end of a long desert highway from Jodhpur, roughly 5-6 hours by car.
Getting around Jaisalmer
Hire a private jeep and driver for the dunes and outlying forts; autos cover the town and bazaars, though distances feel long in the heat.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Jaisalmer
- Use autos or a hired jeep between main sights rather than walking long distances in open sun. Distances in the bazaars are deceptive.
- Hire a jeep and driver for desert outings; do not attempt dunes on foot in the heat. Early morning or late afternoon safaris are gentler on energy.
- Carry a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and a scarf for the desert and fort. The Thar sun is unforgiving even in winter, and reflection off sand is intense.
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.