How much does it cost to travel from Kochi to Thar Desert?

From ₹5,400 per person, depending on how you travel. 3 complete routes are compared here, each with flights, trains, buses and shared jeeps priced separately.

What is the fastest way from Kochi to Thar Desert?

The fastest option takes about 22 hours door to door. Slower, cheaper options are also compared, including all-road and rail-only routes.

Is there a direct flight from Kochi to Thar Desert?

Yes — a flight option is included among the 3 routes compared here, checked against real airline route data rather than assumed.

Kochi to Thar Desert — routes, cost and how to reach

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Kochi to Thar Desert — routes, cost and how to reach · BestRoute4U

Any date1 traveller

By road: ~2,576 km
Straight line: 2,061 km
Cheapest: ₹5,400
Fastest: 22h
Travellers: 1

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KochiErnakulam Jn. C (ERSC)

8 km by road

Route in Maps Taxi fares

₹100–₹160

15m

Ernakulam Jn. C (ERSC)Anand Jn (ANND)

16337 Okha–Ernakulam Express · 3A · 1761 km

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₹3,090–₹3,590

12.7h

Anand Jn (ANND)Jodhpur Jn (JU)

04728 Mumbai Bandrat–Bikaner SF Special · 3A · 505 km

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₹1,080–₹1,260

10.3h

Jodhpur Jn (JU)Jaisalmer (JSM)

14810 Jaisalmer Express · 3A · 268 km

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₹700–₹830

5.8h

JaisalmerThar Desert

Shared Sumo/Bolero · 152 km

Shared jeeps leave the stand between 05:00 and 07:00 and then stop for the day. Be early or lose a day.

Route in Maps Taxi fares

₹430–₹680

6.6h

Total for 1 traveller: ₹5,400–₹6,520 one way

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