Jaisalmer Railway Station is close to the city centre, with auto-rickshaws and taxis among the onward connections. From the station, you can choose a ride or walk; from a four-star hotel in Jaisalmer, the station is about an 18-minute walk or a 6-minute drive.
- Station connections: Taxi stand and autorickshaws are available.
- Estimated ride to central Jaisalmer: About 7–10 minutes.
- Fare advice: Use approved transport options, and agree on a fare in advance if prepaid transport is unavailable.
Finding transport at Jaisalmer Railway Station
Jaisalmer Railway Station has a taxi stand and autorickshaws for onward journeys, so you can look for these options after arriving.
Rajasthan Tourism recommends hiring auto-rickshaws or taxis through prepaid kiosks at railway stations, government-approved travel agencies, RTDC transport units or aggregator apps. If a prepaid auto-rickshaw or taxi is unavailable, agree on the fare before the ride begins.
Auto-rickshaws, taxis or walking?
Auto-rickshaws and taxis offer a ride into central Jaisalmer, while walking is another possibility for the short distance. A local travel website estimates the station is about 1.8 km from central Jaisalmer; its transfer-time estimate is about 7–10 minutes. These are estimates, not official journey times.
For a ride, choose an approved booking option and settle the fare beforehand if you cannot use prepaid transport. Walking avoids arranging a vehicle, but the route and conditions on the day may affect how practical it is.
The station is about 2 km from Jaisalmer Fort, with an estimated auto ride of about 10 minutes, according to the same local travel website.
How long does the transfer take?
The estimated ride from Jaisalmer Railway Station to central Jaisalmer takes about 7–10 minutes. The estimate for an auto ride to Jaisalmer Fort is about 10 minutes. Neither figure is an official journey time, so allow for the conditions when you travel.
For a sense of the station’s position relative to the hotel, the journey from 1st Gate to Jaisalmer city centre is about 5 minutes on foot or 2 minutes by car. Those are hotel-to-centre times, not station transfer estimates.
If you are arriving by air instead, Jaisalmer Airport is about 33 minutes by car from 1st Gate. Getting a taxi from Jaisalmer Airport covers that separate arrival.
Continuing into central Jaisalmer
Central Jaisalmer and Jaisalmer Fort are both reachable from the station by auto-rickshaw, based on the local estimates. Once you are in the centre, the fort and Gadisar Lake can feature in the same day of sightseeing; the one-day Jaisalmer itinerary follows a route from the fort to the lake.
FAQs
Are taxis and auto-rickshaws available at Jaisalmer Railway Station?
The station has a taxi stand and autorickshaws. Rajasthan Tourism recommends approved ways to hire these services.
How far is Jaisalmer Railway Station from the city centre?
A local travel website estimates the distance at about 1.8 km. Its estimated transfer time is about 7–10 minutes.
Should you agree on the fare before taking a ride?
Yes. Rajasthan Tourism advises agreeing on the fare in advance if a prepaid auto-rickshaw or taxi is unavailable.