Jaisalmer to Jaipur Road Distance: 560 km · 8-9 hours · Cab from ₹6,160
Jaisalmer → Pokhran → Jodhpur → Ajmer → Jaipur
Fort walls, sandstone and straight highway — the royal circuit by road.
Cab fare, all inclusive
Distance
560km
Drive time
8hrs
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Driving Jaisalmer to Jaipur: what this corridor is like
Heritage stops on the way
Neemrana, Chand Baori, Pushkar ghats and the Chittorgarh ramparts sit on these highways; the driver will pace the day around them.
Heat and daylight planning
From March to June the fleet runs early departures and long AC halts; October to February is the season everyone should book for.
Palace and haveli pickups
Narrow old-city lanes in Jaipur, Jodhpur and Udaipur need a sedan that fits — we send the right car for your hotel.
How far is Jaipur from Jaisalmer?
The distance from Jaisalmer to Jaipur is 560 km by road via NH-62 via Jodhpur, the same road as the outward leg driven in the other direction, and the drive takes about 8-9 hours. A one-way AC cab is ₹6,160 (sedan), Ertiga SUV ₹8,400, Innova Crysta ₹10,080, 12-seater Tempo Traveller ₹12,880. Toll and parking are extra at actuals.
By Road
560 km
Drive Time
8-9 hours
Cab From
₹6,160
Fuel (self-drive)
₹4,000
Jaisalmer to Jaipur distance, time & cab fare
- Road distance
- 560 km (348 miles)
- Drive time by cab
- 8-9 hours
- Best route / highway
- NH-62 via Jodhpur
- AC Sedan cab fare Swift Dzire / Etios · 4 seater
- ₹6,160 (₹11/km)
- Ertiga SUV cab fare Maruti Ertiga · 6 seater
- ₹8,400 (₹15/km)
- Innova Crysta cab fare Toyota Innova Crysta · 7 seater
- ₹10,080 (₹18/km)
- Tempo Traveller cab fare 12-seater AC
- ₹12,880 (₹23/km)
- Approx. fuel cost (self-drive)
- ₹4,000 one-way
* Cab fares are one-way and include fuel & driver. Toll and state tax are extra at actual.
Jaisalmer to Jaipur: cab vs train vs bus vs flight
A quick comparison of travel time, cost and comfort for the 560 km journey to help you choose the right mode.
Cab / TaxiRecommended
- Travel Time
- 8-9 hours
- Cost
- From ₹6,160
- Comfort
- Door-to-door, private, flexible stops
- Best For
- Families, groups, comfort
Train
- Travel Time
- 9-11 hrs
- Cost
- Budget (subject to availability)
- Comfort
- Fixed timing, station-to-station
- Best For
- Solo budget travellers
Bus
- Travel Time
- 9-12 hrs
- Cost
- Most economical
- Comfort
- Shared, fixed stops
- Best For
- Backpackers, low budget
Flight
- Travel Time
- 1-1.5 hrs + transfers
- Cost
- Highest
- Comfort
- Fastest but airport transfers needed
- Best For
- Long distances, time-critical
For Jaisalmer to Jaipur, a private cab offers door-to-door pickup, no fixed timetable and the freedom to stop anywhere en route.
Jaisalmer to Jaipur cab fare
Fuel and driver included · Tolls and taxes extra
Sedan
Swift Dzire / Etios · 4 Seater
Ertiga SUV
Maruti Ertiga · 6 Seater
Innova Crysta
Toyota Innova Crysta · 7 Seater
Tempo Traveller
12-Seater AC · 12 Seater
* Toll & state tax extra at actual. Fares based on 560 km one-way.
Tips from drivers who run this route every week
Best time to travel
October to March. Desert Festival in February is must-attend.
Local insider tip
The pickup is anywhere in Jaisalmer and the drop anywhere in Jaipur. The plazas are the same ones as the outward leg in the other order, and the driver settles them on FASTag.
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Jaisalmer to Jaipur FAQs
What is the distance from Jaisalmer to Jaipur by road?
Jaisalmer to Jaipur is 560 km by road via NH-62 via Jodhpur via Pokhran and Jodhpur and Ajmer. It is the same road as Jaipur to Jaisalmer driven in the other direction, so the kilometres, the highway and the toll plazas are the same; only the order of the stops changes.
How long does it take to drive from Jaisalmer to Jaipur?
About 8-9 hours for the 560 km. Good highway to Jodhpur. Jodhpur to Jaisalmer passes through Thar Desert.
What does a one-way cab from Jaisalmer to Jaipur cost?
₹6,160 (sedan), Ertiga SUV ₹8,400, Innova Crysta ₹10,080, 12-seater Tempo Traveller ₹12,880. A one-way drop is charged for the outward distance only; tolls, parking and any state permit are extra at actuals, and the driver settles them on FASTag.
Is the return leg from Jaisalmer to Jaipur charged differently?
No. The fare is worked from the published rate card on the distance driven, so Jaisalmer to Jaipur costs the same as Jaipur to Jaisalmer for the same vehicle. What changes on a return booking is only whether you pay for one leg or two.
When is the best time to drive from Jaisalmer to Jaipur?
October to March. Desert Festival in February is must-attend.
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