There are 4 ways to get from Delhi 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
3h 20m₹6,376–12,457Train
cheapest- Take the train from New Delhi to Ranchitrain 12878 / ...
19h 10m₹600–4,500Bus
- 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
24h 58mDrive 1,160.6 km
- Drive from Delhi to Ranchicar 1,160.6 km
14h₹13,019–18,805
Delhi to Ranchi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Delhi to Ranchi is to train which costs ₹600 - ₹4,500 and takes 19h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Delhi to Ranchi is to fly which takes 3h 20m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Delhi to Ranchi. However, there are services departing from Karol Bagh Terminal and arriving at Ranchi, Jharkhand via Delhi, Delhi State and Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 58m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from New Delhi and arriving at Ranchi. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19h 10m.
The distance between Delhi and Ranchi is 1032 km. The road distance is 1160.6 km.
The best way to get from Delhi to Ranchi without a car is to train which takes 19h 10m and costs ₹600 - ₹4,500.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Delhi to Ranchi, including transfers.
Delhi to Ranchi bus services, operated by Revanta Roadlines, depart from Delhi, Delhi State station.
Delhi to Ranchi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from New Delhi station.
The best way to get from Delhi to Ranchi is to fly which takes 3h 20m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹13,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹600 - ₹4,500 and takes 19h 10m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 24h 58m.
What companies run services between Delhi, 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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- Phone
- 9887925057
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Ranchi, Jharkhand
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- omio.com
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More Questions & Answers
Delhi to Ranchi bus services, operated by Revanta Roadlines, arrive at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh station.
Delhi to Ranchi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ranchi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Delhi to Ranchi is 1161 km. It takes approximately 14h to drive from Delhi to Ranchi.
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