There are 5 ways to get from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Ranchi by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane DEL - IXR
1h 57m₹6,627–11,929Train
cheapest- Take the train from New Delhi to Ranchitrain 12878 / ...
20h 33m₹636–4,547Bus via Varanasi
- Take the bus from Delhi, Delhi State to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus Delhi, Delhi State - Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Ranchi, Jharkhandbus Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - Ranchi, Jharkhand
25h 55mDrive 1,183.4 km
- Drive from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Ranchicar 1,183.4 km
14h 16m₹13,353–19,288Bus
- Take the bus from Delhi, Delhi State to Ranchi, Jharkhandbus Delhi, Delhi State - Ranchi, Jharkhand
40h 3m
Delhi Airport (DEL) to Ranchi by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Ranchi is to train which costs ₹600 - ₹4,600 and takes 20h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Ranchi is to fly which takes 1h 57m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹12,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Ranchi. However, there are services departing from IGI Airport Terminal 2 and arriving at Ranchi, Jharkhand via Peera Garhi station, Delhi, Delhi State and Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Ranchi. However, there are services departing from IGI Airport and arriving at Ranchi via New Delhi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 33m.
The distance between Delhi Airport (DEL) and Ranchi is 1013 km. The road distance is 1183.4 km.
The best way to get from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Ranchi without a car is to train which takes 20h 33m and costs ₹600 - ₹4,600.
It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Ranchi, including transfers.
Delhi Airport (DEL) to Ranchi bus services, operated by Revanta Roadlines, depart from Delhi, Delhi State station.
Delhi Airport (DEL) to Ranchi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from New Delhi station.
The best way to get from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Ranchi is to fly which takes 1h 57m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹12,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹600 - ₹4,600 and takes 20h 33m, you could also bus via Varanasi, which costs and takes 25h 55m.
What companies run services between Delhi Airport (DEL), India and Ranchi, India?
IndiGo Airlines and Air India Express fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from New Delhi to Ranchi once daily. Tickets cost ₹600–4,500 and the journey takes 19h 10m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–12,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from New Delhi to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–4,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹600–700
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹3,600–4,500
- Website
- Revanta Roadlines
Bus from Delhi, Delhi State to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Revanta Roadlines
- Phone
- 9887925057
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shree Savariya Travels and Transport
Bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Ranchi, Jharkhand
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Shree Savariya Travels and Transport
- Website
- Panwar tour and Travels
Bus from Delhi, Delhi State to Ranchi, Jharkhand
- Ave. Duration
- 37h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Panwar tour and Travels
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More Questions & Answers
Delhi Airport (DEL) to Ranchi bus services, operated by Revanta Roadlines, arrive at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh station.
Delhi Airport (DEL) to Ranchi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ranchi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Delhi Airport (DEL) to Ranchi is 1183 km. It takes approximately 14h 16m to drive from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Ranchi.
There are 141+ hotels available in Ranchi.