Bikaner is in the middle of the desert, but you can easily reach Bikaner using road and rail transport that connect it easily with the rest of the world.
How to reach Bikaner by Air
Bikaner city does not have an airport; the nearest airport to Bikaner is Jodhpur International Airport. The distance from Jodhpur airport to Bikaner is 250 kilometers and would need you to travel for 4 hours and 30 minutes by road or 5 hours and 30 minutes by the fastest available train.
To know more about Jodhpur, see the best places to visit in Jodhpur.
How to reach Bikaner by train
Bikaner has two major railway stations; Bikaner Junction (BKN) and Lalgarh Junction (LGH) railway station. Both of these stations are approximately 6 km away from Bikaner city. You can easily get a train from most of the Indian cities. As per the latest COVID-19 advisory from the Government of India, not all the trains are running at this time. We have listed here some of the trains that are currently running from major Indian cities.
Delhi to Bikaner trains
| Train No. | Train Name | Departure Station and Time | Arrival Station and Time | Travel Time | Running Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05909 | DIBRUGARH - LALGARH Avadh Assam Covid Special | Old Delhi (DLI) 16:10 | LALGARH JN (LGH) 05:45 | 13 H 35 M | Every day |
| 02457 | DELHI SARAI ROHILLA - BIKANER Festival Special | DELHI SARAI ROHILLA (DEE) 23:35 | BIKANER JN (BKN) 07:30 | 7 H 55 M | Every day |
| 04739 | DELHI S ROHILLA - BIKANER Rajasthan Sampark Kranti Covid Special | DELHI SARAI ROHILLA (DEE) 22:25 | BIKANER JN (BKN) 10:30 | 12 H 5 M | Wed Fri Sun |
Mumbai to Bikaner trains
| Train No. | Train Name | Departure Station and Time | Arrival Station and Time | Travel Time | Running Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02490 | MUMBAI DADAR WEST - BIKANER Festival Special ( Via Bhildi ) | BORIVALI (BVI) 15:06 | BIKANER JN (BKN) 13:10 | 22 H 4 M | Wed Sun |
| 06587 | YESVANTPUR - BIKANER Covid Special | KALYAN JN (KYN) 07:50 | BIKANER JN (BKN) 06:50 | 23 H | Fri Sun |
| 02474 | MUMBAI BANDRA T - BIKANER Festival Special | MUMBAI BANDRA TERMINUS (BDTS) 14:35 | BIKANER JN (BKN) 12:25 | 21 H 50 M | Tue |
How to reach Bikaner by road
National and State Highways connect Bikaner is connected with other cities of India. Based on your budget and luxury requirement, you can book a Volvo, luxury, AC, non-AC, sleeper, or deluxe buses. If you prefer to drive or a private ride, you can also hire a private taxi.
The frequent bus routes operating to/from Bikaner are connecting Delhi, Jodhpur, Agra, Ajmer, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Udaipur, and Kota.
Buses operated by Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation (RSRTC) are cheaper and you can easily book a ticket online.
- Jodhpur to Bikaner – 250 Km (5 hours)
- Jaipur to Bikaner – 335 Km (7 hours)
- Delhi to Bikaner – 450 Km (8 hours)
- Udaipur to Bikaner – 490 Km (10 hours)
- Agra to Bikaner – 580 Km (13 hours)
- Kota to Bikaner – 587 Km (11 hours)
- Ahmedabad to Bikaner – 690 Km (14 hours)
