By Air
The best way to reach Jaipur is by air. Jaipur has a well connected international and domestic terminal with a number of airlines operating on a regular basis to most of the cities across the globe. International Airport of Jaipur is in Sanganer which is 10 km (6 miles) from the heart of the city. Air cargo services are also provided by the Jaipur Airport. During winter, due to heavy fog in Delhi flights towards Indira Gandhi International Airport are diverted to Jaipur Airport. Regular domestic services are operated by the airport to major Indian cities including Delhi, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Coimbatore, Kolkata, Pune, Mumbai and Udaipur. International services operated by the airport to the International destinations include Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Bangkok, Singapore and Sharjah.
| Mode of Transport |
Details |
Major Routes / Stations |
Approx. Travel Time |
Remarks |
| By Air |
Jaipur International Airport (JAI) is well connected to major Indian cities and some international destinations. |
Flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Dubai |
1 to 2 hours (flight duration) |
Fastest way to reach Jaipur; taxis and cabs available from the airport. |
| By Train |
Jaipur Junction is a major railway station with connections across India. |
Trains from Delhi, Agra, Mumbai, Ahmedabad |
4 to 15 hours (depending on source) |
Economical and convenient; book tickets in advance during tourist season. |
| By Road |
Well-connected via National Highways NH48 and NH52. Buses, taxis, and self-drive options available. |
Routes from Delhi, Udaipur, Ajmer, Agra |
5 to 8 hours (average drive) |
Scenic routes, multiple rest stops. Ideal for road trips or budget travel. |
| By Bus |
Frequent Volvo and state-run buses from nearby cities and states. |
RSRTC buses from Delhi, Kota, Alwar, Jodhpur |
6 to 10 hours |
Affordable and comfortable. Overnight options available. |
| By Car (Self-drive) |
Driving to Jaipur is popular due to excellent road infrastructure. |
Delhi to Jaipur via NH48 (approx. 280 km) |
5 to 6 hours |
Flexible travel timing and stopovers; ensure fuel and toll planning. |
By Train
Jaipur being the headquarters of North Western Zone of Indian Railways so Jaipur railway station is well connected to all major cities of India like Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Lucknow and Ahmedabad. Jaipur railway station is also connected with other stations like Gandhinagar, Jagatpura, Durgapura, Ninad Benad and Sanganer.
For travelling Jaipur by train you can travel by Shatabdi Express which is very comfortable, air-conditioned and connects Jaipur to many important Indian cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Jodhpur, Ahmedabad, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Jammu, Kolkata, Pathankot, Ludhiana, Haridwar, Lucknow, Patna, Bhopal, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Goa.
Ajmer Shatabdi, Jaipur Express, Pune Jaipur Express and Adi SJ Rajdhani are some of the popular trains for Jaipur. With the introduction of the Palace on Wheels, a luxury train, even when you are on the move you can now enjoy the royalty of Jaipur. This luxurious ride for a train operating to, in and around Jaipur, leaves you in wonder.
By Road
Jaipur is located on National Highway No.8 which connects Jaipur with Delhi and Mumbai. National Highway 11 links Bikaner with Agra passing through Jaipur and National Highway 12 links Jaipur with Kota. If you are looking to have a budget holiday, taking a bus to Jaipur is a pocket friendly and very convenient idea. The Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation (RSRTC) runs between Jaipur and other cities within the state, regular Volvo air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned and deluxe buses.
In Jaipur, from Narayan Singh Circle or the Sindhi Camp bus stand you can board the bus. There is a regular service of buses to Jaipur not only from Delhi but also from other cities like Ahmedabad, Kota, Vadodara, Udaipur and Ajmer. Fares of these buses are very reasonable and you can easily travel in these buses with your families.
By Private Car
A road trip to Jaipur by a private car is full of fun. A smooth ride of 260 kilometres is offered by the Delhi-Jaipur National Highway with plenty of restaurants and amenities on the way. The road leading to Jaipur is well-connected by National Highways 8, 11 and 12.