There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Ranchi by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chennai International Airport
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane MAA - IXR
3h 50m₹9,370–16,448Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Hatiatrain 13352
30h 35m₹700–5,500Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Bhubaneswarbus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
- Take the bus from Bhubaneswar to Ranchibus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
36h 35m₹2,153–5,122Drive 1,568.8 km
- Drive from Chennai to Ranchicar 1,568.8 km
23h 36m₹17,602–25,425Train to Tirupati Airport, fly
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain
- Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane TIR - IXR
7h 34m₹11,667–25,819
Chennai to Ranchi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Ranchi is to train which costs ₹700 - ₹5,500 and takes 30h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Ranchi is to fly which takes 3h 50m and costs ₹9,000 - ₹17,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Ranchi. However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at Ranchi via Bhubaneswar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Hatia. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30h 35m.
The distance between Chennai and Ranchi is 1290 km. The road distance is 1568.8 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Ranchi without a car is to train which takes 30h 35m and costs ₹700 - ₹5,500.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Chennai to Ranchi, including transfers.
Chennai to Ranchi bus services, operated by MRM Travels, depart from Chennai station.
Chennai to Ranchi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Ranchi is to fly which takes 3h 50m and costs ₹9,000 - ₹17,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹700 - ₹5,500 and takes 30h 35m, you could also bus, which costs ₹2,100 - ₹5,500 and takes 36h 35m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Ranchi, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Hatia once daily. Tickets cost ₹700–5,500 and the journey takes 30h 35m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–17,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–17,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–17,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Birsa Munda Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–22,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Hatia
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹700–5,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹700–850
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,500–3,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹4,200–5,500
Train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- +91 99405 65430
- [email protected]
- Website
- MRM Travels
Bus from Chennai to Bhubaneswar
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- MRM Travels
- Phone
- +91 8336003361
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shymoli Paribahan
Bus from Chennai to Bhubaneswar
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,400–3,600
- Website
- Shymoli Paribahan
- Phone
- +91 99407 69269
- [email protected]
- Website
- Anushka Travels
Bus from Chennai to Bhubaneswar
- Ave. Duration
- 23h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Anushka Travels
- Website
- Nini Travels
Bus from Bhubaneswar to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Nini Travels
- Phone
- +91 7064 471 610
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dolphin Tours and Travels
Bus from Bhubaneswar to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Dolphin Tours and Travels
- Phone
- +91 9431322929
- [email protected]
- Website
- Yatri Vihar Travels (YVTS)
Bus from Bhubaneswar to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Yatri Vihar Travels (YVTS)
- Website
- Yatri Vihar Travels (YVTS)
- Phone
- 9887925057
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shree Savariya Travels and Transport
Bus from Bhubaneswar to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Shree Savariya Travels and Transport
- Website
- Suhanee Travels
Bus from Bhubaneswar to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Suhanee Travels
- Website
- Shantilata Travels
Bus from Bhubaneswar to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Shantilata Travels
- Website
- Reliance Travels
Bus from Bhubaneswar to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Reliance Travels
- Phone
- +91 9530045999
- Website
- Gajraj Bus Service
Bus from Bhubaneswar to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹750–1,600
- Schedules at
- Gajraj Bus Service
- AC Sleeper
- ₹750–1,600
- Website
- Apurba Travels
Bus from Bhubaneswar to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Apurba Travels
- Phone
- +91 91242 09161
- [email protected]
- Website
- Nilamadhab Travels
Bus from Bhubaneswar to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Nilamadhab Travels
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Ranchi bus services, operated by MRM Travels, arrive at Bhubaneswar station.
Chennai to Ranchi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Hatia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Ranchi is 1569 km. It takes approximately 23h 36m to drive from Chennai to Ranchi.
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