How To Reach Rajasthan From Ahmedabad

Best Way to Reach Rajasthan from Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad to Rajasthan Distance: City-by-City Breakdown

How to Travel from Ahmedabad to Rajasthan

Ahmedabad to Rajasthan by Road 

• NH48 via Palanpur and Himmatnagar to Udaipur route: The most used route for Ahmedabad to Udaipur trip. 260 km, 4-4.5 hours. The road passes through the Aravalli foothills in the final stretch and is very well maintained. Mount Abu branches off this route near Abu Road, approximately 220 km from Ahmedabad.
• NH27 via Radhanpur to Jodhpur: For Jodhpur, the northern highway route covers approximately 440 km in 7 hours. This route also serves as the road connection to Jaipur, Bikaner, and Jaisalmer.

• Own car: The most convenient choice for the Ahmedabad-Udaipur and Ahmedabad-Mount Abu corridor. The toll on the Ahmedabad-Udaipur route is approx. Rs. 300 to Rs. 500 one way.
• Outstation Cab: One-way Cab fare to Udaipur starts from Rs. 2,500 to Rs. 4,000. Local taxi drivers are often willing to haggle on return journeys.
• Self-drive rental: Available from Ahmedabad at Rs. 1,500 to Rs. 3,000 per day for a hatchback or sedan.

Ahmedabad to Rajasthan by Bus

• Ahmedabad to Udaipur: GSRTC provides regular and AC services. Travel time: 5-6 hours. The fares range from Rs 200 to Rs 600. Private operators also provide private overnight coaches and Volvo services.
• Ahmedabad to Jodhpur: There are several operators that ply this overnight route in 8 to 10 hours. The cost for private AC sleeper buses ranges from Rs 500 to Rs 1000. 
• Ahmedabad to Ajmer & Pushkar: Regular buses are available, and the journey takes about 7 to 8 hours. Both RSRTC and private operators run this corridor.
• Ahmedabad to Jaipur: Buses & overnight Volvos are available on this route. The trip takes 9 to 11 hours. The fare ranges from Rs. 600 to Rs. 1,200.

Ahmedabad to Rajasthan by Train 

• Ahmedabad to Udaipur: There are many trains daily that cover the distance in 4 to 5 hours. Ahmedabad-Udaipur Express is one of the most convenient. Sleeper fares are between Rs. 100 and Rs. 200, and 3AC is between Rs. 400 and Rs. 600.
• Ahmedabad to Jodhpur: A 7-8 hr complete journey with many trains a day. Sleeper fares are between Rs. 200 and Rs. 400, and 3AC fares are between Rs. 600 and Rs. 900.
• Ahmedabad to Ajmer and Pushkar: 7 to 8 hours by train. Ajmer has good rail connectivity from Ahmedabad; Pushkar is a 15-minute auto ride from Ajmer station.
• Ahmedabad to Jaipur: Several trains daily, including the Ahmedabad-Jaipur Express, 8–10 hours. Rs 250-Rs 450 in Sleeper, Rs 800-Rs 1200 in 3AC.
• Ahmedabad to Jaisalmer: Best done via Jodhpur connection. The total journey takes 12 to 14 hours.

Flights from Ahmedabad to Rajasthan 

• Ahmedabad to Jaipur (JAI): IndiGo operates few direct flights on this route. Flight time is approximately 1 hour. Fares 2-3 weeks ahead range from Rs. 5,500 to Rs. 11,000. Frequency and availability vary; check IndiGo and Google Flights for current schedules before assuming this route runs daily.
• Ahmedabad to Udaipur: Direct flights are not reliably available on this route. A 4-hour drive makes flying not practical.
• Ahmedabad to Jodhpur: There are few direct services. More generally, it is easier to reach by a 7-hour drive or an overnight train.

Ahmedabad to Rajasthan Travel Cost

Recommended Rajasthan Tour Packages for Ahmedabad Travellers

Planning a Rajasthan Trip from Ahmedabad: What to Know

• Udaipur does not need a flight: From Ahmedabad, Udaipur is a 4-hour drive or a 4- to 5-hour train ride. Flying adds airport transfers and check-in time on both ends for almost no gain. A road or train is the best option for getting to Udaipur from Ahmedabad.
• Nathdwara is worth adding to any Udaipur trip: Nathdwara, home to the Shrinathji temple and a major pilgrimage site for Gujarati travelers, is 40 km from Udaipur and falls directly on the Ahmedabad-Udaipur highway. Most Ahmedabad travellers include it as a brief stop either way.
• Festival season creates booking spikes in both states: Navratri is celebrated intensely in both Gujarat and Rajasthan, and outbound travel from Ahmedabad during this window is high. Diwali and the Pushkar Mela in October-November are the two peak periods for advance booking on Ahmedabad-Rajasthan routes.
• Bus and train availability is high but book ahead in peak season: The Ahmedabad-Rajasthan rail and bus corridor is active daily. Outside October to March, last-minute tickets are usually available. Within peak season, booking 2 to 3 weeks ahead is advisable.
• Mount Abu is closer than most people realise: Many Ahmedabad travellers do not count Mount Abu as a standalone Rajasthan trip because it feels like a natural day or weekend extension. At 220 km, it is Rajasthan's only hill station and a very different experience from the rest of the state.