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How to Reach Ranchi & Get Around

Complete transport guide: flights, trains, buses, and local transport. Trip Planning travel planning.

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How To Get There

flight

By Air

Airport: Birsa Munda Airport (IXR), 7km from city

train

By Train

Stations:

Ranchi Railway Station (RNC)

Main railway station, connects to major cities

Routes:

From Delhi: 18-20 hours (₹800-2500)
From Mumbai: 28-30 hours (₹1000-3000)

Booking: IRCTC or 12Go.asia

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By Bus

Terminals:

Kharkhai Bus Stand
ITI Bus Stand

Routes:

From Patna: 8 hours (₹500-800)

Note: Trains more comfortable

Getting Around

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Auto-rickshaw

₹30-100 depending on distance

Best for: Short distances within the city

Bargain before you start your journey. Be aware of traffic.

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Taxi/Uber/Ola

₹150-500 depending on distance

Best for: Longer distances, comfortable travel

Check the meter or agree on a fare before you start. Uber and Ola are readily available.

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Local Bus

₹10-20 per ride

Best for: Budget travelers, exploring local areas

Buses can be crowded and routes may not be clearly marked. Ask locals for assistance.

How to Reach Ranchi

Plan your journey to Ranchi from 14 cities across India. Compare distances, drive times, and flight durations to find the best route for you.

Patna to Ranchi

Distance

330 km

Drive Time

8h 00m

Flight Time

1h 00m

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Delhi to Ranchi

Distance

1330 km

Drive Time

20h 00m

Flight Time

2h 00m

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Patna to Ranchi

Distance

252 km

Drive Time

5h 00m

Flight Time

0h 55m

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Raipur to Ranchi

Distance

426 km

Drive Time

6h 00m

Flight Time

1h 05m

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Bhubaneswar to Ranchi

Distance

534 km

Drive Time

8h 00m

Flight Time

1h 15m

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Jamshedpur to Ranchi

Distance

130 km

Drive Time

3h 00m

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Jamshedpur to Ranchi

Distance

130 km

Drive Time

3h 15m

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Kolkata to Ranchi

Distance

415 km

Drive Time

7h 00m

Flight Time

1h 00m

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Jamshedpur to Ranchi

Distance

135 km

Drive Time

2h 30m

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Dhanbad to Ranchi

Distance

152 km

Drive Time

3h 00m

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Varanasi to Ranchi

Distance

481 km

Drive Time

8h 00m

Flight Time

1h 15m

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Gaya to Ranchi

Distance

167 km

Drive Time

3h 30m

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Bokaro to Ranchi

Distance

108 km

Drive Time

2h 00m

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Varanasi to Ranchi

Distance

481 km

Drive Time

8h 00m

Flight Time

1h 15m

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Timings & Fees

Hours and entry costs

Nearby Destinations

Netarhat

150 km

Jamshedpur

130 km

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