Hi, forum I am Shitej, and I am from Pune and will be going to Delhi with my wife and kids to be with my family there. We will be there for Diwali, and after that, we would like to go to Ranthambore with everyone. As I would be organizing the trip, I need to know how to go Ranthambore from Delhi? We will be a group of 10 people, so please suggest a way of getting there which would be fun and also comfortable. I believe the distance from Delhi to Ranthambore is quite a lot and we would have small kids as well as senior citizens with us as well, so take these points into consideration as well.
Hello, @Shitej! Welcome to the forum! The distance between Delhi and Ranthambore is about 395 kilometres. Driving this distance can take around 7 to 8 hours. With public transportation though, the journey duration can take a bit longer than that. If you're travelling with your family, here are your best options to reach Ranthambore from Delhi, ranked according to the most convenient up to the least convenient one: Transportation Options from Delhi to Ranthambore 1. By Hired Taxi - This is the most convenient yet most expensive option. But since you have seniors and children with you, this is also the best option since they would be very comfortable. You can also control the stopovers and even the departure time when you hire your own taxi. On average, the rates are between Rs. 6,600 to Rs. 10,800, depending on the type of taxi you hire. But here's a breakdown of the different types of taxis and their rates: Taxi from Delhi to Ranthambore Taxi TypeHow Many SeatsFare from Delhi to RanthamboreTata Indica4Rs. 5,800 to Rs. 8,000Tata Indigo4Rs. 6,800 to Rs. 8,000Swift Dzire4Rs. 8,200 to Rs. 8,500Toyota Innova6Rs. 10,600 and aboveMahindra Xylo6Rs. 10,600 and aboveHonda City4Rs. 12,000 and aboveAs you can see, the smaller taxis are more affordable and have four seats. If your family has more members than that, you'd have to hire an Innova or a Xylo, which can cost above Rs. 10,600. These fares already include the driver's fee but if ever you encounter diversions or delays, the total fare might be higher. 2. By Train - Train journey is also applicable for your family. You can choose a higher class so that your journey would be more comfortable. Train journey isn't affected by traffic as well so it's a good option if you're going to be leaving Delhi during rush hour. There are over 20 trains reaching Sawai Madhopur Railway Station, the nearest railway station to Ranthambore. From the Sawai Madhopur Railway Station, Ranthambore is barely 20 kilometres away. Here are the trains directly connected to Sawai Madhopur from Delhi: Trains from Delhi to Sawai Madhopur Train Name & NumberDeparture Station - TimeArrival Station - TimeScheduleUdhampur Kota Express Train No. 19806New Delhi - 3:40Sawai Madhopur - 9:28FridaysHazrat Nizamuddin Kota Express Train No. 09810Hazrat Nizamuddin - 5:15Sawai Madhopur - 11:18DailyHazrat Nizamuddin Trivandrum Super Fast Express Train No. 22656Hazrat Nizamuddin - 10:05Sawai Madhopur - 14:51FridaysJammu Tawi Bandra Super Fast Special Train No. 09022New Delhi - 10:30Sawai Madhopur - 15:38WednesdaysFirozpur Mumbai Janta Express Train No. 19024Okhla - 13:54Sawai Madhopur - 21:05DailySVDK Kota Express Train No. 19804New Delhi - 14:15Sawai Madhopur - 21:15MondaysKota Jan Shatabdi Train No. 12060Hazrat Nizamuddin - 13:15Sawai Madhopur - 18:02DailyPaschim Express Train No. 12926Subzi Mandi - 15:58Sawai Madhopur - 22:00DailyAugust Kranti Rajdhani Train No. 12954Hazrat Nizamuddin - 16:50Sawai Madhopur - 20:36DailyMewar Express Train No. 12963Hazrat Nizamuddin - 19:00Sawai Madhopur - 23:56DailyDehradun Express Train No. 19020Tuglakabad - 22:20Sawai Madhopur - 5:20DailyIntercity Express Train No. 12416New Delhi - 22:00Sawai Madhopur - 3:20DailySwaraj Express Train No. 12472Subzi Mandi - 21:00Sawai Madhopur - 2:27Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays & SaturdaysAs you can see, there are trains reaching Sawai Madhopur from the different stations in Delhi like New Delhi, Hazrat Nizamuddin, Subzi Mandi and Okhla. So whichever station you are closest to, you can just board a train there going to Sawai Madhopur. From Sawai Madhopur, you can just ride a taxi to reach Ranthambore. Journey duration is around 6 to 7 hours, depending on the delays encountered during that day. Fares vary depending on the class but First AC costs Rs. 1,440, Second AC costs Rs. 845, Third AC costs Rs. 599, Sleeper Class costs Rs. 220 and Chair Car costs Rs. 560. 3. By Bus - This is the least convenient option and also not that suitable for seniors or children. Plus, you would need to change buses at different points since there is no direct bus from Delhi to Ranthambore. As such, your route would be: Delhi > Bus to Jaipur > Bus to Sawai Madhopur > Taxi to Ranthambore So first, we need to list some buses from Delhi to Jaipur, there are plenty though. You can choose between a government bus or a privately operated bus. Government buses are cheaper though and very efficient. Here are some plying this route, operated by the Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation: RSRTC Buses from Delhi to Jaipur Bus TypeDeparture TimeArrival TimeExpress 15:02 am11:00 amExpress 26:00 am12:00 pmExpress 37:00 am1:30 pmExpress 49:15 am2:30 pmExpress 510:00 am3:00 pmVolvo Mercedes 16:01 am12:00 pmVolvo Mercedes 27:00 am1:30 pmVolvo Mercedes 38:00 am2:00 pmVolvo Mercedes 49:01 am3:00 pmVolvo Mercedes 510:00 am3:00 pmPrivate Buses from Delhi to Jaipur Bus Company and TypeDeparture from DelhiArrival at JaipurFareVishwakarma Tours and Travels (Non AC Seater)21:302:30Rs. 400Shrinath Nandu Travels (Non AC Seater/Sleeper)18:0023:30Rs. 500Vikas Travels (AC Sleeper)16:0022:00Rs. 2,500Ashok Travels (AC Seater/Sleeper)21:303:00Rs. 450Anyway, as you can see, there are plenty of options for buses. Journey duration is a bit long though and can be prone to delays as well due to traffic. Now, let's go to the route again, which is: Delhi > Bus to Jaipur > Bus to Sawai Madhopur > Taxi to Ranthambore Now, we go to the buses reaching Sawai Madhopur from Jaipur. There are only a few though and you need to plan your schedule according to these timings: RSRTC Buses from Jaipur to Sawai Madhopur Bus TypeDeparture TimeArrival TimeFareOrdinary Bus15:0020:00Rs. 150Express Bus16:3521:20Rs. 182Buses are quite affordable from Jaipur to Sawai Madhopur. They are non air-conditioned though so if travelling during the summer, can be very uncomfortable. Now, let's go again to the route: Delhi > Bus to Jaipur > Bus to Sawai Madhopur > Taxi to Ranthambore From Sawai Madhopur, you can just ride a taxi to reach the Ranthambore National Park. I hope this helps you!
