Jodhpur Railway Station, officially Jodhpur Junction, is a central rail arrival point in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, with entrances serving two different sides of the station. Shanti Bhawan Heritage Hotel is about a 2-minute walk from the station, making its guest rooms an option for an arrival on foot.
- Location: Maharaja Umaid Singh Statue Circle, Station Road, Jodhpur, Rajasthan 342001.
- Station code: JU.
- Platforms and tracks: 5 platforms and 7 tracks.
- Taxi and auto-rickshaw stand: Outside the main entrance, with service available around the clock.
Jodhpur Junction and the station area
Jodhpur Junction is near the centre of Jodhpur, and its two entrances open toward distinct local landmarks. The main entrance faces Maharaja Umaid Singh Statue Circle, while the second entrance faces Central Jail and connects to Ratanada Road.
The station address is Maharaja Umaid Singh Statue Circle, Station Road, Jodhpur, Rajasthan 342001. Use the destination side of the station as your guide when deciding which entrance to use; the layout gives you a clear landmark for each approach.
How do you find the right exit and local transport?
Auto-rickshaws and taxis are available around the clock at the stand outside the main entrance.
If you are meeting a driver or arranging a pickup, confirm which entrance you mean: the main entrance faces the statue circle, while the second opens toward Central Jail and Ratanada Road. Parking for two-wheelers and four-wheelers is available at both entrances. Check parking rates before you park.
For local travel beyond the station, getting around Jodhpur by local transport covers practical routes. At the station, the concourse hall is at the main entrance, and an exit gate is on platform 1.
Getting onward from the station
If you have luggage or prefer a vehicle, the taxi and auto-rickshaw stand is outside the main entrance.
For an airport arrival instead, the Jodhpur Airport route into the city and hotel is a separate journey to plan. Keep the station and airport routes distinct when arranging a pickup.
Planning onward rail connections
Check confirmed train timings and detailed timetables through Indian Railways or NTES before you plan an onward connection. Those services provide current train information.
Reserved tickets can be booked online through IRCTC, while the UTS app is the option for general-coach and platform tickets.
For in-person booking, the main booking hall near Janta Sweet Home on Station Road handles reserved, unreserved and Tatkal booking; another booking hall is at the second entrance toward Central Jail. ATVMs for unreserved tickets, excluding concession tickets, are available at both entrances.
The station has a non-ticketed area connected to current-booking windows and the enquiry office, as well as a ticketed area for passengers or people with platform tickets. Before you go: train information and station facilities can change, so check the Indian Railways official site before you go.
Station arrival tips for first-time visitors
For a wait at the station, four waiting rooms are available for reserved passengers and a concourse hall for unreserved passengers. The concourse hall is available before or after the two-hour period around a train’s arrival or departure. Food stalls and tea stalls or trolleys are available on all platforms.
A baby-feeding room is in the main concourse hall, a child help desk operates around the clock and two ATMs are near the main entrance. A paid cloakroom for bona fide passengers is in the platform 1 concourse hall; check the charge there before using it.
FAQs
What is the station code for Jodhpur Junction?
Jodhpur Junction’s station code is JU.
Where are wheelchairs available at the station?
Wheelchairs are kept at the Chief Ticket Inspector’s office on platform 1. They can be issued with a valid ticket and identity card.
What accessibility facilities are available at Jodhpur Junction?
Facilities include a standard ramp for barrier-free entry, an accessible toilet on platform 1, drinking-water taps suitable for disabled passengers on all platforms, lifts at the Raikabagh end of all platforms and escalators at both entrances.