Visiting India

Delhi

Trains from Varanasi to Delhi depart all throughout the day from Varanasi Jn train station. They arrive at New Delhi train station in the capital.

Many trains have summer hours and winter hours, and timetables are always subject to change. Make sure to confirm times before making a booking.

Fares for tickets for trains from Varanasi to Delhi depend on what class you travel. A First Class A/C ticket starts around Rs. 1,900.

The best trains to take from Varanasi to Delhi are those that have the least number of stops, and thus the shortest travel times.

While some trains from Varanasi to Delhi take 12h15m, others can take up to 16h30m.

Whatever you choose for your train from Varanasi to Delhi, be sure to leave yourself plenty of time if you have a connection when you arrive in Delhi. Trains are often subject to delays. See the India Train Guide for more information and tips on train travel in India.

Jaisalmer

Trains from Jodhpur to Jaisalmer, India depart twice a day from Jodhpur Jn train station and arrive at Jaisalmer train station.

Train tickets from Jodhpur to Jaisalmer vary in cost based on what class you travel.

A Second Class A/C ticket on the morning train starts around Rs. 590, while a Third Class A/C ticket on either train starts at Rs. 439.

Note that there is no First Class A/C on either train and no Second Class A/C on the night train from Jodhpur to Jaisalmer.

The trains from Jodhpur to Jaisalmer are:

Dli Jsm Express (4059) Dep: 06:00 Arr: 12:45 Time: 6h 45m
Ju Jsm Express (4810) Dep: 23:00 Arr: 05:00 Time: 6h 00m

Note that some trains have different hours for summer and winter, and schedules are subject to change. Make sure to confirm times before you purchase your tickets.

NB: It is best to arrange a hotel pick up from the train station in Jaisalmer, as tuk-tuk drivers often try to take you to other hotels or tell you that your hotel has shut down.

See the India Train Guide for more information and tips on train travel in India.

Jaisalmer

The daily train from Delhi to Jaisalmer, India departs from Delhi train station at 17:40 and arrives at Jaisalmer train station at 12:45 the next day.

The train is called the Dli Jsm Express (4059).

Train tickets from Delhi to Jaisalmer on the Dli Jsm Express train vary in cost based on what class you travel.

A Second Class A/C ticket starts around Rs. 1,264 (there is no AC First Class on this train).

NB: It is best to arrange a hotel pick up from the train station in Jaisalmer, as tuk-tuk drivers often try to take you to other hotels or tell you that your hotel has shut down.

See the India Train Guide for more information and tips on train travel in India.