Jaisalmer is remote, which is part of its appeal. The nearest major city is Jodhpur, about 290 km east.
By rail, a daily overnight train connects Jaisalmer to Jodhpur (5-6 hours) and onward to Jaipur and Delhi. By road, Jaisalmer is connected to Jodhpur (290 km), Jaipur (560 km), Bikaner (330 km), and Delhi (800 km) via state buses and private operators. Jaisalmer has a small airport with seasonal flights to Delhi and Jaipur, though services are not always reliable.