Ranthambore weekend trip from Delhi
Tiger safaris below a 10th-century fort
- By road
- 394 km
- By bus
- ≈ 5 h
- Best months
- Oct–Apr
- Trip length
- Fri–Sun
From
₹5,270 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
Overnight trains from Delhi
Nzm Kk SF Spl 01484Wed, Sun
10:10 pm
Hazrat Nizamuddin
6 h 30 min
4:40 am+1
Sawai Madhopur
Timetable times; trains can run late. Station distances are in a straight line to Ranthambore.
- Direct busAbout 5 h (fastest 4½ h). Lowest fare we've seen: ₹1,050 a seat.
- By road394 km from central Delhi.
- Nearest railheadSawai Madhopur, in town.
- Nearest airportJaipur, 105 km away in a straight line.
When to go
Best: Oct–Apr
Avoid: Jul–Sep
Jan
22°
10°
2d rain
Feb
26°
13°
0d rain
Mar
32°
18°
1d rain
Apr
38°
24°
0d rain
May
40°
27°
1d rain
Jun
39°
29°
6d rain
Jul
33°
26°
20d rain
Aug
31°
25°
18d rain
Sep
32°
24°
11d rain
Oct
32°
21°
2d rain
Nov
28°
15°
1d rain
Dec
23°
11°
1d rain
A sample 2-day plan
Saturday — fort and first safari
- 8:30 amRanthambore Fort and Trinetra Ganesh temple inside the park
- 12:00 pmLunch and rest at the lodge
- 2:00 pmAfternoon safari in your allotted zone
- 7:00 pmDinner on Ranthambore Road
Sunday — morning safari and back
- 6:30 amMorning safari (start time shifts with sunrise)
- 10:30 amBreakfast back at the lodge
- 12:00 pmDastkar Ranthambhore craft centre on Ranthambore Road
- 1:30 pmLunch
Your own plan is timed around the train or bus you take and where you stay.
Nearby alternatives
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Ranthambore: questions people ask
How far is Ranthambore from Delhi?
About 394 km by road from central Delhi. By public transport, direct buses take about 5 h and the Nzm Kk SF Spl takes 6 h 30 min to Sawai Madhopur.
What is the best time to visit Ranthambore?
Oct–Apr. Avoid Jul–Sep.
Is there a train from Delhi to Ranthambore?
Yes. The best overnight option is the Nzm Kk SF Spl (01484): it leaves Hazrat Nizamuddin at 10:10 pm and reaches Sawai Madhopur at 4:40 am the next day (runs Wed, Sun).
How much is the bus from Delhi to Ranthambore?
The lowest fare we've seen on a direct bus is ₹1,050 a seat, and the journey takes about 5 h. Fares move with dates and demand.
What is the weather like in Ranthambore?
Warmest in May (days around 40°C), coldest in Jan (nights around 10°C). The wettest month is Jul, with about 20 rainy days.
Can I do Ranthambore 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 Ranthambore cost?
From about ₹5,270 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 Ranthambore 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.