Jodhpur Junction is the main railway station for arriving in Jodhpur, and its concourse hall is at the main entrance and exit gate on Platform 1. Auto-rickshaws and taxis are available outside that entrance, giving you a straightforward starting point for the onward trip to the old city.
- Main exit: Platform 1 concourse hall.
- Onward transport: Auto-rickshaws and taxis outside the main entrance.
- Station alternative: Rai Ka Bagh Palace is another Jodhpur station.
- Hotel reference: Jodhpur Junction is about a 20-minute walk or 10-minute drive from Kings Retreat, a three-star hotel with rooms in Jodhpur.
Finding your way out of Jodhpur Junction
The Platform 1 concourse hall is at Jodhpur Junction’s main entrance and exit, so use it as your reference point when leaving the station. There is also a second entry toward Central Jail, with a booking hall and an automatic ticket vending machine at each entry.
The station site describes four waiting rooms for reserved passengers and a concourse hall for unreserved passengers. The Platform 1 concourse hall also has a cloakroom where bona fide passengers can store luggage for a prescribed charge.
How do you get from Jodhpur Junction to the old city?
Auto-rickshaws and taxis are available outside Jodhpur Junction’s main entrance. Rajasthan Tourism recommends using a prepaid auto-rickshaw or taxi kiosk at a railway station when one is available; otherwise, agree on the fare before setting off. It also recommends aggregator apps.
If you’re continuing to the old city after checking in, you can plan that outing alongside a route through Jodhpur’s old city in one day.
What facilities can you use while waiting?
Food stalls, tea stalls and trolleys are available on all platforms. Toilets are at entry parking areas, the second-entry waiting hall, waiting rooms and platforms; paid toilet blocks are at the Platform 1 entrance and the station entry point.
For passengers with mobility needs, the station has a standard ramp for barrier-free entry, a toilet on Platform 1, drinking-water taps suitable for persons with disabilities on all platforms, and wheelchairs. Wheelchairs are kept at the Chief Ticket Inspector Office on Platform 1 and may be issued against a valid ticket and identity card.
Which Jodhpur station should you use?
Jodhpur Junction is not the only station serving the city: Indian Railways identifies Rai Ka Bagh Palace as another station in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, under station code RKB. Mahamandir is also a railway station in Jodhpur.
Check the station named on your ticket before arranging your onward ride; the station name matters when you choose a pickup point.
Before you go
Station facilities and services can change, so check the official site before you go. Confirm current arrangements there, including waiting rooms and passenger services.
FAQs
Where is the main exit at Jodhpur Junction?
The concourse hall is at the main entrance and exit gate on Platform 1. A second entry is toward Central Jail.
Can you get a taxi or auto-rickshaw at Jodhpur Junction?
Auto-rickshaws and taxis are available outside the main entrance. Rajasthan Tourism advises using a prepaid kiosk when available or agreeing on the fare before the journey.
Is Rai Ka Bagh Palace a Jodhpur railway station?
Yes. Indian Railways identifies Rai Ka Bagh Palace in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, with the station code RKB.
Where can you find food at Jodhpur Junction?
Food stalls, tea stalls and trolleys are available on all platforms.