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Ajmer is the gateway to the Ajmer Sharif Dargah and, 14 km away, the holy lake town of Pushkar.[1] The journey from Delhi crosses Haryana and climbs into the Aravalli hills, and the train is the classic way to do it.
Delhi to Ajmer by Train
Ajmer is on the Delhi-Jaipur-Marwar-Ahmedabad-Mumbai line, and most trains on it stop there.[1] The Ajmer Shatabdi (12015) leaves New Delhi at 06:05 and arrives in Ajmer at 12:45, and the return train 12016 leaves Ajmer at 15:45 and reaches New Delhi at 22:40.[2] It is an all-chair-car train with meals served at your seat.
The Vande Bharat Express between Delhi Cantt and Ajmer started on 13 April 2023, stopping at Gurgaon, Alwar and Jaipur, and was introduced with a journey time of 5 hours 15 minutes, against 6 hours 15 minutes for the Shatabdi then.[3]
Delhi to Ajmer by Bus
RSRTC, Rajasthan's state bus company, runs its Delhi services from ISBT Kashmere Gate, with boarding points at Dhaula Kuan and IFFCO Chowk in Gurugram.[4] Buses are the answer when the trains are full or you want to leave at a different hour.
Comparing Your Options
| Mode | Departure | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Ajmer Shatabdi | 06:05 from New Delhi[2] | 6 h 40 min[2] |
| Vande Bharat Express | From Delhi Cantt | 5 h 15 min at launch in 2023[3] |
| RSRTC bus | ISBT Kashmere Gate[4] | Longer than the train |
Tips for Traveling from Delhi to Ajmer
- Book early: Indian Railways opens bookings 60 days before departure,[5] and the fast chair cars are popular.
- Pick the right Delhi station: The Shatabdi leaves from New Delhi, the Vande Bharat from Delhi Cantt.
- Dress for the chill: Air-conditioned coaches and buses run cold, so bring a light layer.
- Going on to Pushkar: Pushkar is 14 km from Ajmer,[1] so take a taxi or local bus over the hill.
Timetable
| Bus Delhi - Ajmer $ 9.46โ65.11 5h 45m โ 9h | |
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| Train Delhi - Ajmer $ 5.26โ29.78 5h 30m โ 8h 20m | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Use the booking tool on this page to compare the transport options currently available from Delhi to Ajmer, including current prices and schedules.
Ordinary trains and the RSRTC state bus are the budget options. The Shatabdi and Vande Bharat cost more but are faster.
The Vande Bharat Express, introduced in 2023 with a journey time of 5 hours 15 minutes, is faster than the Ajmer Shatabdi, which takes 6 hours 40 minutes.
The Ajmer Shatabdi takes 6 hours 40 minutes (06:05 to 12:45). The Vande Bharat was introduced at 5 hours 15 minutes.
The Ajmer Shatabdi leaves from New Delhi, and the Vande Bharat leaves from Delhi Cantt. Check the departure station on your ticket.
RSRTC buses leave from ISBT Kashmere Gate, with boarding points at Dhaula Kuan and IFFCO Chowk in Gurugram.
Pushkar is 14 km from Ajmer. Take a taxi or local bus over the hill.
Sources and background
Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.
- [1] Rajasthan Tourism: Ajmer Tourism: Places to Visit in Ajmer. Retrieved October 25, 2026.
- [2] Indian Railways (CRIS): Shatabdi Train Names with Details. Retrieved November 1, 2026.
- [3] Press Information Bureau, Government of India: PM flags off Rajasthan's first Vande Bharat Express between Ajmer and Delhi Cantt. Retrieved October 27, 2026.
- [4] Resident Commissioner, Government of Rajasthan: RSRTC services from Delhi. Retrieved October 21, 2026.
- [5] Press Information Bureau, Ministry of Railways: Indian Railways cuts Advance Reservation Period from 120 days to 60 days w.e.f. 01.11.2024. Retrieved November 4, 2026.
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