Key hubs
Osian airport and railway station
- Airport
- Jodhpur Airport (JDH), about 60 to 70 km away; roughly 1 to 1.5 hours by road
- Railway station
- Osiyan (OSN) on the Jodhpur–Jaisalmer line; check which trains stop before relying on rail
- Getting around
- A private car or taxi from Jodhpur is easiest; temples in town are close together and can be reached on foot or by short rides
How to reach Osian by air
The nearest airport is Jodhpur (JDH), about 60 to 70 km from Osian, roughly 1 to 1.5 hours by road. Jaipur and Delhi are the usual connecting hubs.
How to reach Osian by train
Osiyan station (OSN) is on the Jodhpur–Jaisalmer line of North Western Railway. Services here are limited, so check which trains stop before relying on rail; Jodhpur Junction is the main railhead.
How to reach Osian by road
Osian lies on the Jodhpur–Jaisalmer highway, about 65 to 70 km north of Jodhpur, and is reached by taxi, state or private bus. A private car from Jodhpur gives the most flexibility.
Getting around Osian
In town, the main temples are close together and can be reached on foot or by short rides. Sachiya Mata is a climb, and the dunes need a camp transfer or a taxi.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Osian
- Visit temples in the morning; the stone floors are hot underfoot by late morning, so carry socks or a thin cloth.
- Carry water, a hat and any medication; shops and clinics in Osian are limited.
- Hire a car for the whole day from Jodhpur so you have a cool place to rest between stops.
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.