How do you get to Udaipur?
Getting There7.3/10Easier to reach than about 70% of cities
- Main airport
- Maharana Pratap Airport (Dabok)
Updated September 2026 · Sources cited: skyscanner.co.in, udaipurtimes.com
Good to know
Good to Know
- Airport expansion: New integrated terminal launching September 2026 with significantly increased capacity; expect smoother operations after launch
- Flight availability seasonal: Summer schedule (March 29–October 26, 2026) features 14 flights daily to 5 cities; winter schedule has more routes and higher frequency to Delhi/Mumbai
- Hotel luggage storage: If you have a late flight or early arrival, most Lake Pichola heritage hotels hold bags free for guests; AAI airports typically do not offer long-term luggage storage
- Weekend escapes: Udaipur is popular for short 1–1.5 hour flights from Delhi and Mumbai; Friday evening arrivals and Sunday night departures are common
- Wedding season traffic: November to February sees high airport volume due to destination weddings; book flights 6–10 weeks ahead for peak festive weeks
- Local transport autos: Minimum fare ₹5, maximum ₹20; three-wheeler autos and electric rickshaws are the primary public transport; Ola/Uber available but patchy at certain times
- Boating best at sunset: Lake Pichola boat rides offer stunning views of the City Palace and Lake Palace Hotel; sunset cruises are most scenic
Rail
- Location
- 2.5 km from city center; 25 km from airport
- Platforms
- 5
- Facilities
- Free Wi-Fi, taxi stand, auto-rickshaw stand, parking, cycle facilities
- Main Station
- Udaipur City Railway Station
- Station Code
- UDZ
- Secondary Station
- Rana Pratap Nagar Railway Station
- Secondary Station Code
- RPZ
- Trains Passing Through
- 59
Key Routes
Delhi (Sarai Rohilla)
- Train Number
- 22985/22986
- Class
- AC 3-tier sleeper
- Frequency
- Weekly
- Train Name
- Rajasthan Humsafar Express
- Journey Time Hours
- 12.75
Jaipur
- Train Number
- 12991/12992
- Frequency
- Daily
- Train Name
- Intercity Express
Ahmedabad (Asarva)
- Train Number
- 26963/26964
- Class
- AC Chair Car, AC Executive Chair Car
- Frequency
- Six days per week
- Train Name
- Vande Bharat Express
- Journey Time Hours
- 4.25
Ferry
- Name
- Lake Pichola
- Highlights
- Views of City Palace, Jagmandir Island, Lake Palace Hotel; local access to old city
- Boating Timings
- 9 AM to 6 PM
- Distance From Railway Station Km
- 2.5
Boat Ride Options
Adult
- Price
- ₹400
- Duration Minutes
- 60
- Description
- 1 hour standard boat ride
Child
- Price
- ₹200
- Duration Minutes
- 60
- Description
- 1 hour standard boat ride
Adult
- Price
- ₹700
- Duration Minutes
- 45
- Description
- Sunset boat ride with 20-min halt at Jag Mandir Island
Child
- Price
- ₹200
- Duration Minutes
- 45
- Description
- Sunset boat ride
Boating Locations
- City Palace jetty (Bansi Ghat)
Day Trip Hubs
Jaipur
- How to get there
- Train (Intercity Express, daily)
- Distance Km
- 250
- Travel Time Hours
- 5.5
Ahmedabad
- How to get there
- Train (Vande Bharat, six days/week)
- Distance Km
- 296
- Travel Time Hours
- 4.25
Mount Abu
- How to get there
- Bus
- Distance Km
- 130
- Travel Time Hours
- 2.5
Chittorgarh
- How to get there
- Train or bus
- Distance Km
- 115
- Travel Time Hours
- 2
Bus
- Location
- Udaipole, Station Road
- Operator
- Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation (RSRTC)
- Bus Types
- AC buses, Deluxe buses, Super Deluxe buses, AC sleeper coaches (night routes)
- Facilities
- ATM, kiosk, coffee bar, fast food
- Main Terminal
- Udaipur City Bus Depot (Central Bus Stand)
- Operating Hours
- 24/7
- Daily Departures
- Over 300 daily buses
- Private Operators
- Ashok Travels, Laxmi Holidays, Rajat Rides, Anukool Travels, Hans Travels, Amar Travels
- Distance From City Center Km
- 1.2
Major Destinations
- Delhi
- Mumbai
- Ahmedabad
- Jaipur
- Indore
- Agra
- Mathura
- Ajmer
- Jodhpur
- Surat
- Kota
Airport
- Name
- Maharana Pratap Airport (Dabok)
- IATA Code
- UDR
- Facilities
- ATMs, Wi-Fi, medical facilities, wheelchair assistance, child care area
- Flights Daily
- 14 flights to 5 cities (as of summer 2026 schedule)
- Current Status
- Expansion underway; new integrated terminal expected September 2026
- Distance From City Km
- 22
- Notes
- New terminal project at ₹887 crore is scheduled for completion by September 2026; discussions underway for future international flights
Airlines
- IndiGo
- Air India
- Akasa Air
- SpiceJet
Destinations
- Delhi
- Mumbai
- Bengaluru
- Jaipur
- Hyderabad
Airport To City Transport
- Buses
- Limited RSRTC connections via Dabok to main bus stand
- App Cabs
- Ola and Uber available; patchy availability during off-peak hours
- Local Cabs
- Often most reliable for groups or families with heavy luggage
- Prepaid Taxis
- Fixed tariffs available at arrivals hall
- Hotel Transfers
- Most heritage hotels offer paid airport pickups with garlands
AI-generated estimateData refreshed September 2026
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