335 km · 5.5 – 6.5 hours
Jaipur to Bikaner Cab
335 km · ~6 hours via NH52 through Sikar
Jaipur to Bikaner via Sikar and the Shekhawati region is the classic approach to camel country. The NH52 runs north-west out of Jaipur through painted-haveli towns and gradually thins into the Thar desert's threshold before reaching Bikaner's walled city and Junagarh Fort.
Route description
The road is two-lane divided for most of the stretch — fast but with occasional village bottlenecks. Sikar is the standard breakfast halt. Fatehpur and Mandawa (30 km off route) are the Shekhawati haveli towns worth a 2-hour detour if you have the time. Ratangarh marks the entry into sand-scrub terrain. Junagarh Fort (Surajpol gate) is the natural first stop on arrival.
Stops and attractions en route
- Chomu(35 km from Jaipur)
First tea halt 35 km out of Jaipur.
- Sikar(115 km from Jaipur)
Breakfast halt; Khatu Shyam temple is a 30-minute detour from here.
- Fatehpur(175 km from Jaipur)
Shekhawati painted-haveli cluster.
- Mandawa (detour)(195 km from Jaipur)
30 km detour for Shekhawati havelis — add 2 hours.
- Ratangarh(230 km from Jaipur)
Sand-country entry; fuel halt.
- Bikaner (Junagarh)(335 km from Jaipur)
Hotel drop near Junagarh Fort / Laxmi Niwas / Lalgarh Palace.
How Outstation Pricing Works
- •Per-KM rate — varies by vehicle type and city of pickup
- •Minimum 300 KMs per calendar day
- •Driver allowance charged per day
- •Night halt allowance — if vehicle retained overnight
- •Toll, parking, and interstate taxes — at actuals
- •GST at 5% on invoice
All outstation trips are round-trip by default — billed garage to garage. Even if you drop one side only, return kilometers are included in the calculation. One-way drop service is available from select cities at different rates.
Worked example: A 2-day trip covering 335 km one side (670 km round trip) is billed as the higher of actual kilometers or 600 KMs (2 days × 300 KM minimum), plus 2 days of driver allowance, plus tolls/parking at actuals, plus 5% GST. Contact us for a specific quote.
Trip Summary
- Distance (one side): 335 km
- Round trip distance: ~670 km
- Estimated driving time: 5.5 – 6.5 hours
- Highway: NH52 via Sikar, Fatehpur and Ratangarh
- Stops en route: Chomu, Sikar, Fatehpur, Mandawa (detour), Ratangarh, Bikaner (Junagarh)
Vehicle Options for This Route
- Sedan (Dzire / Etios)4 passengers + 2 bagsEconomical choice for 2-3 travellers
- Premium Sedan (Honda City / Ciaz)4 passengers + 2 bagsFor executives preferring a quieter cabin
- SUV (Innova Crysta / Ertiga)6 passengers + 3 bagsFamily and small groups; preferred for long highway drives
- Tempo Traveller12 passengers + luggageGroup travel — recommend for 7+ passengers
Final vehicle assignment and rate is confirmed once you share travel dates and pickup city.
Get Your Exact Quote
Share your dates and vehicle preference — we respond within an hour with a written, itemised quote for Jaipur to Bikaner.
One-Way Drop Also Available
Need a Jaipur to Bikaner drop only? We offer one-way drop service from Jaipur — pay only for one side, no return charges.
- •Point-to-point drop — no return kilometers charged
- •Available in Dzire (sedan) and Ertiga (SUV) only
- •24–48 hour advance notice recommended
- •Different rates to round-trip outstation — ask for a quote
Frequently asked questions
Is the Shekhawati detour worth it?
If you have a morning to spare, yes. Mandawa, Fatehpur and Nawalgarh have extraordinary painted havelis from the 18th–19th century merchant era — a kind of open-air museum. Budget 2 hours minimum; a full day is better.
Should we visit the Karni Mata (rat) temple near Bikaner?
The Karni Mata temple at Deshnok is 30 km south of Bikaner on the way back towards Jodhpur. It's a 45-minute visit (not for the squeamish). We build it in for families doing a Bikaner–Jodhpur continuation the next morning.
What is there to do in Bikaner itself?
Junagarh Fort (2–3 hours), the National Research Centre on Camels (1.5 hours, most interesting in the late afternoon when the herd returns), Lalgarh Palace and the old city walled bazaar. A single full day in Bikaner covers the essentials comfortably.
How is the outstation fare calculated?
Outstation trips are billed per kilometer with a minimum of 300 KMs per calendar day. The per-km rate depends on your vehicle type and city of pickup. Driver allowance is charged per day. Toll, parking, interstate taxes, and GST at 5% are added at actuals. Contact us for an exact quote for your dates.
Is this a one-way or round-trip rate?
All outstation bookings are round-trip — billed garage to garage. Even for a one-side drop, return kilometers are included. We do offer one-way drop service from select cities at different rates — ask us for availability.
What is included in the fare?
The base fare covers vehicle hire (per-km rate × total kilometers) and driver allowance. Toll charges, parking fees, interstate permit taxes, and GST at 5% are charged at actuals and itemized on your invoice.
How are days counted?
Calendar days — Day 1 starts when the vehicle departs from our garage. Each calendar day carries a minimum of 300 KMs. For example, a 3-day trip has a minimum billing of 900 KMs regardless of actual distance covered.
What is driver allowance and night halt?
Driver allowance is a daily charge covering the driver's meals and incidentals during outstation duty. Night halt is an additional charge when the vehicle is retained overnight. Both vary by city — contact us for specifics.
What vehicles are available for outstation?
We offer sedans (Swift Dzire, Toyota Etios), SUVs (Innova, Ertiga), premium sedans (Honda City, Ciaz), tempo travellers, and buses. Availability varies by city.
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