Travel to Banasthali
How to Reach Banasthali Vidyapith
Banasthali Vidyapith is located in Rajasthan, India, approximately 66–72 km from Jaipur. It is well connected by road, rail, and air.
By Air
Jaipur International Airport (JAI) at Sanganer is the nearest airport, approximately 59–72 km away.
Jaipur is well-connected to major Indian cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Indore, Goa, Udaipur, Jodhpur, and to select international destinations. All major Indian airlines operate through Jaipur.
From Jaipur Airport, pre-paid taxis and app-based cabs (Ola, Uber) are readily available and typically take 1½–2 hours to reach the campus.
By Rail
Banasthali Niwai (BNLW) is the nearest railway station, on the Jaipur–Sawai Madhopur–Mumbai broad-gauge line of the Western Railway. It is equidistant from Jaipur and Sawai Madhopur (approx. 66 km from each).
Via Jaipur (JP): On the Delhi–Ahmedabad main line, with direct trains from Delhi, Agra Fort, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Udaipur, Bikaner, Jodhpur, Indore, Chennai, Bangalore, Howrah, and other major cities.
Via Sawai Madhopur (SWM): On the Delhi–Mumbai Central main line, with direct trains from Agra Fort and other stations.
Auto-rickshaws and taxis are available at Banasthali Niwai station for the short ride to campus.
By Road
Banasthali is 72 km from Jaipur, situated 8 km off the Jaipur–Kota Road (NH-12) at the 65 km stone (turn west).
The Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation runs approximately 14 daily buses on the Jaipur–Banasthali route. Buses depart from Jaipur's Sindhi Camp bus stand and take roughly 2 hours 45 minutes to reach the campus (some services drop at the campus gate, others enter the campus).
Travellers arriving from Kota can take a bus to Newai and change to a local connecting bus for Banasthali.
Planning Your Travel
Delegates travelling from outside India are advised to route via Jaipur International Airport (JAI) or Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi (DEL). From Delhi, direct trains to Jaipur or onward to Bansthali Niwai are available; Delhi–Banasthali by rail typically takes 7–9 hours total.
For assistance with local pickup, campus guest-house accommodation, or itinerary planning, please write to waciis@banasthali.in well in advance.
Distance at a Glance
Distances are approximate. Route-based travel times may vary depending on traffic and mode of transport.
Campus Location
Centre for Artificial Intelligence, Banasthali Vidyapith
Centre for Artificial Intelligence,
Banasthali Vidyapith, P.O. Banasthali Vidyapith – 304022,
Dist. Tonk, Rajasthan, India
Official Banasthali travel guidance: banasthali.org — How to Reach