Last updated: October 2026 · Method: built from published site information and recurring traveller reports; figures approximate — verify on site.
Bikaner has two stations, and picking the right one changes your arrival math (the transport guide covers the onward legs).
The two stations
- Bikaner Junction (BKN): the main station — most long-distance services including the Delhi and Jodhpur trains; 3 km from the old city.
- Lalgarh (LGH): the second station near Lalgarh Palace ; some services stop here first; check your ticket.
- Practicals: prepaid autos and app cabs both work; pre-arranged hotel pickups are common for overnight arrivals.
Timing note: several key services run overnight ; 06:00 arrivals are the norm, not the exception.
Planning notes
Bikaner runs on a seasonal clock: the cooler months carry the crowds and the fuller calendars, while the hot afternoons reward early starts and long lunches. Build this stop around one unhurried hour rather than a quick photo, and let the season decide the hour of day.
Practical notes
- Timing: daylight hours suit most visits; confirm the day’s opening window locally, since published hours drift with the season.
- Costs: any entry sits in the nominal range for the city — small notes at the counter settle it (published fee lists here on the site carry current ranges).
- Getting there: an auto or app cab covers the hop from the centre in minutes; walking works in the cooler months.
Keep in mind: specifics shift faster than guides update — treat this page as the frame and recent reviews as the fine print.