How to Reach Ranthambore

At the crux of the scenic Aravalli Hills & Vindhya Range, there is an exciting wildlife sanctuary called Ranthambore National Park in Sawai Madhopur (founded by Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh I of Jaipur, Rajasthan.

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The Ranthambore Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, overlooks the wildlife sanctuary from the hilltop. The national park is open from October to May and has internal transportation facilities.

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By Air

Sanganer Airport in Jaipur, located at a distance of 180 kilometres, is the Nearest airport to Ranthambore National Park. There are regular flights to Jaipur from major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Bangalore. Travel by taxi or bus from Sanganer Airport to Ranthambore National Park.

1.  Mumbai to Jaipur Flight

2. Bangalore to Jaipur Flights

By Rail

The Sawai Madhopur Railway Station is the Nearest Railway Station to reach Ranthambore National Park from major cities. Travel by Taxi, Bus, or Cab easily as it is just 10 kilometres away. This famous city of Sawai Madhopur is a tourist hotspot visited by international & domestic tourists all year round. There is no lack of railway /roadway/ airway connections to this city. It is also on the itinerary of The Finest Luxury Train – Palace on Wheels, too. Find the innumerable regular trains to Sawai Madhopur Railway Station.

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1.  Mumbai to Sawai Madhopur Train Schedule

Distance from Mumbai to Sawai Madhopur: 1028 Km

2.  Delhi to Sawai Madhopur Train Schedule

Distance 358 – 375 Kilometres (Route Basis)

By Road

As mentioned earlier, Ranthambore is a tourism hotspot. Hence, there are several private and state-run buses. There are regular buses from any of the major cities like Jaipur, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Ajmer, and Jodhpur to Ranthambore.

Find below the distance from Major Cities To Ranthambore, Distance & Travel Time Via Route.

 Major Cities To RanthamboreDistanceApproximate Travel Time Via Route
Delhi to Ranthambore-381 Km6 Hours via NH8 & NH 11A
Jaipur to Ranthambore180 Km3h via Rajasthan State Hwy 24
Udaipur to Ranthambore388 Km6h 10 min via NH 76 &RJ SH 29
Agra to Ranthambore-239 Km4h 23 min via RJ SH 1
Bharatpur to Ranthambore-202 Km3h 37 min via RJ SH 1
Ahmedabad to Ranthambore –640 Km9h 47 min via NH8 &NH 76
Mumbai to Ranthambore –1031 Km16 h 51 min via NH 3

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