Jodhpur Railway Station

Overview - Popularly known as the ‘Sun City’, Jodhpur is the second biggest city in Rajasthan state. Once the base of princely state of Marwar, Jodhpur is set magnificently amidst the sand dunes and thorny vegetation of great Indian Thar Desert. Jodhpur city was founded by a Rajput chief Rao Jodha in the year 1459. Due to its strategic location on the silk route of the 16th century, the city had special importance among traders and travellers alike. Even today the exquisite forts, palaces, temples and havelis (mansions) sprawled across the city speak of its glorious past. Besides, the traditional lifestyle, colourful festivity and lively people add more charm to this former Princely state.

Station Code – JU

Arrival and Departure Enquiry – 1330, 1330, 0291 - 2641544

Non Automated Reservation Enquiry – 131, 0291 - 2432535 / 2636407

Station Details – Jodhpur railway station is an important railway station of North Western Railways. Situated in the city centre, the railway station is served by several trains from various important places of the country. Mandor Express, Rajasthan Sampark Kranti Express and Delhi Jaisalmer Express connect national capital Delhi with Jodhpur. The Indrail Pass service is available in Jodhpur railway station, exclusively for foreign tourists and Indian nationals, residing abroad. Major attractions of Jodhpur namely Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhawan Palace are easily accessible from the railway station. Just opposite the station there is bus stand which offers bus services to various places in Rajasthan.

Amenities – Passenger amenities available at Jodhpur railway station include waiting room, retiring room, computerized reservation office, indrail pass, tourist information centre, refreshment room (vegetarian and non vegetarian), book stall, tea stall, STD / PCO booth, G.R.P office.

Distances of major landmarks – Airport (9.1 km), Mehrangarh Fort (4.3 km), Umaid Bhawan Palce (4.2 km), Jaswant Thada (2.5 km), Nagauri Gate (3.2 km), Jalori Gate (1.3 km), Natho Ka Mohalla (1.7 km)