Udaipur to Jodhpur: Distance, Time by Road and Train

Udaipur to Jodhpur: distance, drive time, train options and the best stops on the way, including Ranakpur and Kumbhalgarh, and how to plan the transfer.

By the Lux India Tours Team·Oct 19, 2026

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The wall of Kumbhalgarh Fort running above a village and the valley

Udaipur to Jodhpur is about 250 km by road, and the drive takes roughly 5 to 6 hours without long stops. The route is easy to turn into a rewarding day if you stop at Ranakpur and Kumbhalgarh on the way.

This guide covers the road, the train and the best stops.

The long wall and village below Kumbhalgarh Fort

The wall of Kumbhalgarh, one of the stops on this route.

Option	Time	Notes
Private car	About 5 to 6 hours	Flexible, easy to add stops
Car with Ranakpur and Kumbhalgarh	8 to 10 hours with stops	A full day
Train	Varies by service	Check timetables and stations

Distances and times are guides. Check the road and the schedules before you go.

By road

A private car is the easiest choice. The road is mostly good, and you can stop where you like. Leave early, so you arrive in Jodhpur in daylight.

The best stops

Ranakpur: a large Jain temple with carved marble pillars. See our Ranakpur guide.
Kumbhalgarh: a fort with a very long wall on a hill. See our Kumbhalgarh guide.

You can do one or both. Doing both makes it a full day, so start early and skip other plans.

By train

Trains connect the region, but services and stations vary, and times can be longer than the road. Check the current timetable and book ahead. For most travellers a car with a driver is simpler and lets you see Ranakpur on the way.

How to choose

Short on time: drive directly.
Want scenery and culture: add Ranakpur.
Love forts: add Kumbhalgarh.

What comes next

Jodhpur has its own two-day plan. See the Jodhpur 2-day itinerary. For the route after, see the Jodhpur to Jaisalmer guide. For the other direction, see the Jaipur to Udaipur guide.