Jaipur weekend trip from Delhi
Amber Fort mornings and old-city bazaars
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- By road
- 308 km
- By bus
- ≈ 6 h
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- Trip length
- Fri–Sun
From
₹4,470 per person, all-in
Our estimate for 2 people on Comfortable, Fri 16 Oct – Sun 18 Oct, for the whole trip: travel both ways (the train or bus fare, which we book for you, plus its booking service charge), the stay, local transport and our fee. Everything is checked live before you pay.
Plan this weekendHow to get there
Friday-evening trains from Delhi
Vande Bharat Express 20978Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
6:28 pm
Delhi Cantt
3 h 37 min
10:05 pm
Jaipur
Swarna Jayanti Rajdhani 12958Daily
7:55 pm
New Delhi
3 h 50 min
11:45 pm
Jaipur
Timetable times; trains can run late. Station distances are in a straight line to Jaipur.
- Direct busAbout 6 h (fastest 3 h). Lowest fare we've seen: ₹275 a seat.
- By road308 km from central Delhi.
- Nearest railheadJaipur, in town.
- Nearest airportJaipur, 10 km away in a straight line.
When to go
Best: Oct–Mar
Avoid: May–Jun
Jan
21°
9°
1d rain
Feb
26°
13°
1d rain
Mar
31°
18°
1d rain
Apr
38°
23°
0d rain
May
40°
27°
1d rain
Jun
38°
28°
5d rain
Jul
33°
26°
18d rain
Aug
31°
25°
16d rain
Sep
32°
24°
8d rain
Oct
32°
21°
1d rain
Nov
28°
15°
1d rain
Dec
23°
11°
1d rain
A sample 2-day plan
Saturday — Amber and Nahargarh
- 8:00 amAmber Fort: Diwan-e-Aam, Sheesh Mahal and Ganesh Pol
- 10:30 amPanna Meena ka Kund stepwell, a 5-minute walk behind Amber
- 11:30 amPhoto stop at Jal Mahal on the Amer road
- 1:00 pmLunch at Laxmi Misthan Bhandar (LMB), Johari Bazaar
Sunday — the walled city
- 8:00 amPyaaz kachori at Rawat Mishthan Bhandar, Station Road
- 9:30 amCity Palace: Mubarak Mahal, Pritam Niwas Chowk and its four gates
- 11:30 amJantar Mantar observatory next door
- 12:30 pmHawa Mahal from the inside, then the view from Wind View Café opposite
Your own plan is timed around the train or bus you take and where you stay.
Nearby alternatives
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Jaipur: questions people ask
How far is Jaipur from Delhi?
About 308 km by road from central Delhi. By public transport, direct buses take about 6 h and the Vande Bharat Express takes 3 h 37 min to Jaipur.
What is the best time to visit Jaipur?
Oct–Mar. Avoid May–Jun.
Is there a train from Delhi to Jaipur?
Yes. The quickest after work on a Friday is the Vande Bharat Express (20978): it leaves Delhi Cantt at 6:28 pm and reaches Jaipur at 10:05 pm (runs Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun). Also: the Swarna Jayanti Rajdhani (12958) at 7:55 pm from New Delhi.
How much is the bus from Delhi to Jaipur?
The lowest fare we've seen on a direct bus is ₹275 a seat, and the journey takes about 6 h. Fares move with dates and demand.
What is the weather like in Jaipur?
Warmest in May (days around 40°C), coldest in Jan (nights around 9°C). The wettest month is Jul, with about 18 rainy days.
Can I do Jaipur in a weekend from Delhi?
Yes. Leave Delhi on Friday evening and be back by Sunday night or early Monday; the sample plan above covers 2 days there.
How much does a weekend trip to Jaipur cost?
From about ₹4,470 per person for 2 people on our Comfortable style for Fri 16 Oct – Sun 18 Oct, for the whole trip: travel both ways (the train or bus fare, which we book for you, plus its booking service charge), the stay, local transport and our fee. It's an estimate until we check it live; the price for your dates is on the trip page.
Go to Jaipur this weekend
The train, bus or cab, where you'd stay, every day planned and one all-in price per person for the whole trip. We book your train, bus or flight, stay and cabs, and confirm them before you pay.