There are 5 ways to get from Dhanbad to Ranchi by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Dhanbad Jn to Ranchitrain 02831 / ...
3h 50m₹160–1,300Bus
- Take the bus from Dhanbad to Ranchi, Jharkhandbus Dhanbad
4h 25mDrive 145.8 km
- Drive from Dhanbad to Ranchicar 145.8 km
2h 12m₹1,635–2,362Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dhanbad to Ranchitaxi 145.8 km
2h 12m₹2,700–3,300Bus via Bokāro
- Take the bus from Dhanbad to Bokaro, Jharkhandbus Dhanbad
- Take the bus from Bokaro, Jharkhand to Ranchi, Jharkhandbus Bokaro, Jharkhand - Ranchi, Jharkhand
4h 41m
Dhanbad to Ranchi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dhanbad to Ranchi is to train which costs ₹160 - ₹1,300 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Dhanbad to Ranchi is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,400.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dhanbad and arriving at Ranchi, Jharkhand. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dhanbad Jn and arriving at Ranchi. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Dhanbad and Ranchi is 161 km. The road distance is 145.8 km.
The best way to get from Dhanbad to Ranchi without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs ₹160 - ₹1,300.
The train from Dhanbad Jn to Ranchi takes 3h 50m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Dhanbad to Ranchi bus services, operated by Silky Travels, depart from Dhanbad station.
Dhanbad to Ranchi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Dhanbad Jn station.
The best way to get from Dhanbad to Ranchi is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs ₹160 - ₹1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between Dhanbad, India and Ranchi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Dhanbad Jn to Ranchi every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Alternatively, Silky Travels operates a bus from Dhanbad to Ranchi, Jharkhand every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Dhanbad Jn to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,700–3,300
Bharat Taxi
- Phone
- +91-99 55 15 34 91
- Website
- bhartitaxiservice.com
Uma Taxi service
- Phone
- +91 95 25 52 53 80
- Website
- umataxi.in
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More Questions & Answers
Dhanbad to Ranchi bus services, operated by Silky Travels, arrive at Ranchi, Jharkhand station.
Dhanbad to Ranchi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ranchi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dhanbad to Ranchi is 146 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Dhanbad to Ranchi.
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