Jaisalmer Railway Station has taxi and auto-rickshaw connections for onward travel into the city. From the station, Mahadev Palace, a three-star hotel, is about 25 minutes on foot or 8 minutes by car.
- Ride options: Taxi or auto-rickshaw
- Booking channels: Prepaid kiosks, approved travel agencies, RTDC transport units or aggregator apps
- Fare advice: Agree on the fare in advance if prepaid transport is unavailable
Finding Jaisalmer Railway Station
Jaisalmer Railway Station is the rail arrival point for the city. Once you arrive, choose whether to continue by road or on foot, then arrange your onward trip using a recommended channel.
Rajasthan Tourism advises hiring an auto-rickshaw or taxi from a railway station prepaid kiosk, a government-approved travel agency, an RTDC transport unit or an aggregator app. If your journey starts at the airport instead, the airport-to-city route in Jaisalmer is a separate transfer to plan.
Planning the onward trip into town
Use a prepaid service or an approved booking channel for a taxi or auto-rickshaw when one is available. If prepaid transport is unavailable, Rajasthan Tourism advises agreeing on the fare before the ride begins. Check Rajasthan Tourism’s official site before you go.
For a city visit after arrival, the one-day Jaisalmer itinerary covering the fort, havelis and Gadisar Lake brings those stops together.
Facilities and station access
Taxis and auto-rickshaws are listed among the station’s onward connections. You can arrange a ride through a prepaid kiosk, government-approved travel agency, RTDC transport unit or aggregator app.
Checking train information and arrival times
Confirm your train details through an official railway source before travelling, then use the arrival time to plan when to arrange onward transport.
Walking versus arranging a ride
From Jaisalmer Railway Station, you can continue on foot or take a taxi or auto-rickshaw. For a ride, use a recommended booking channel where possible; if prepaid transport is unavailable, settle the fare before setting off.
FAQs
What transport is available at Jaisalmer Railway Station?
Taxis and auto-rickshaws are among the station’s onward connections.
Where can you arrange a taxi or auto-rickshaw?
Rajasthan Tourism recommends railway station prepaid kiosks, government-approved travel agencies, RTDC transport units or aggregator apps.
What should you do if prepaid transport is unavailable?
Agree on the fare before starting the ride.