At the crux of the scenic Aravalli Hills & Vindhya Range thhere is an exciting wildlife sanctuary called Ranthambore National Park in Sawai Madhopur (founded by Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh I of Jaipur, Rajasthan.
This famous city is also on the itenerary of The Luxury Train of India– Palace on Wheels too). The wildlife sanctuary dates back to 1957 and was titled ‘National Park’ in the year 1981. A photograher’s and wildlife enthusiast’s paradise it makes the best place to sight the wild beasts. While you approach this area spread over 400 square kilometers, relive the ancient era as there are historic structures along the way.
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 transportaton facilities.
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Travel Information to Reaching Ranthambore
By Air
Sanganer Airport in Jaipur located at a distance of 180 kilometers 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 From 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 kilometers 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
| Train No. | Name of Train | From | Departure | Arrival | Travel Time |
| 19019 | DEHRADUN EXPRESS | BDTS | 0:05 | 21:28 | 21:23 |
| 19023 | FZR JANATA EXPRESS | BCT | 7:25 | 3:10 | 19:45 |
| 12471 | SWARAJ EXPRESS | BDTS | 7:55 | 22:55 | 15:00 |
| 12925 | PASCHIM EXPRESS | BDTS | 11:35 | 3:48 | 16:13 |
| 22933 | BDTS JP SF EXPRESS | BDTS | 16:50 | 8:30 | 15:40 |
| 12953 | AUG KR RAJ EXPRESS | BCT | 17:40 | 6:26 | 12:46 |
| 12955 | BCT JP EXPRESS | BCT | 18:50 | 10:30 | 15:40 |
| 12977 | MARU SAGAR EXPRESS | PNVL | 19:55 | 12:10 | 16:15 |
| 12903 | GOLDENTEMPLE ML | BCT | 21:30 | 12:25 | 14:55 |
| 19039 | AVADH EXPRESS | BDTS | 22:40 | 16:05 | 17:25 |
2. Delhi to Sawai Madhopur Train Schedule
Distance 358 – 375 Kilometers (Route Basis)
| Train No | Name of Train | From | Depature | Arrival | Duration |
| 12904 | GOLDN TEMPLE ML | NZM | 7:35 | 12:55 | 5:20 |
| 12060 | KOTA JANSHTBDI | NZM | 13:15 | 18:02 | 4:47 |
| 19024 | FZR BCT JANTA | NDLS | 13:30 | 21:05 | 7:35 |
| 19804 | JAT KOTA EXPRESS | NDLS | 14:15 | 21:18 | 7:03 |
| 12926 | PASCHIM EXPRESS | NDLS | 16:45 | 22:00 | 5:15 |
| 12954 | AG KRANTI RJDHN | NZM | 16:50 | 20:36 | 3:46 |
| 12963 | MEWAR EXPRESS | NZM | 19:00 | 23:56 | 4:56 |
| 12476 | JAT HAPA EXPRESS | NDLS | 21:50 | 2:27 | 4:37 |
| 29020 | DEHRADUN EXPRES | NZM | 21:55 | 5:20 | 7:25 |
| 19020 | DEHRADUN EXPRESS | NZM | 21:55 | 5:20 | 7:25 |
By Road
As mentioned earlier Ranthambore is a tourism hotspot. Hence, there are several private and state run buss. There are regular busses 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.
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Major Cities To Ranthambore
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Distance | Approximate Travel Time Via Route |
| Delhi to Ranthambore- | 381 Km | 6 Hours via NH8 & NH 11A |
| Jaipur to Ranthambore | 180 Km | 3h via Rajasthan State Hwy 24 |
| Udaipur to Ranthambore | 388 Km | 6h 10 min via NH 76 &RJ SH 29 |
| Agra to Ranthambore- | 239 Km | 4h 23 min via RJ SH 1 |
| Bharatpur to Ranthambore- | 202 Km | 3h 37 min via RJ SH 1 |
| Ahmedabad to Ranthambore – | 640 Km | 9h 47 min via NH8 &NH 76 |
| Mumbai to Ranthambore – | 1031 Km | 16 h 51 min via NH 3 |
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