There are 4 ways to get from Dumka to Ranchi by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Dumka to Ranchibus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
7h 45mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Dumka to Ranchitrain 13319 / ...
9h 30m₹530–2,331Drive 264.7 km
- Drive from Dumka to Ranchicar 264.7 km
4h 11m₹2,590–3,740Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dumka to Ranchitaxi 264.7 km
4h 11m₹4,800–6,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dumka to Ranchi is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹2,400 and takes 9h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Dumka to Ranchi is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,800.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dumka and arriving at Ranchi. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Dumka to Ranchi. However, there are services departing from Dumka and arriving at Ranchi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.
The distance between Dumka and Ranchi is 264 km. The road distance is 264.7 km.
The best way to get from Dumka to Ranchi without a car is to bus which takes 7h 45m and costs .
The bus from Dumka to Ranchi takes 7h 45m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Dumka to Ranchi bus services, operated by Rugby Roadways, depart from Dumka station.
Dumka to Ranchi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Dumka station.
The best way to get from Dumka to Ranchi is to bus which takes 7h 45m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹500 - ₹2,400 and takes 9h 30m.
What companies run services between Dumka, Jharkhand, India and Ranchi, India?
Rugby Roadways operates a bus from Dumka to Ranchi 3 times a day, and the journey takes 7h 45m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Dumka to Ranchi twice daily. Tickets cost ₹250–2,000 and the journey takes 9h 25m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Dumka to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- Website
- Rugby Roadways
Bus from Dumka to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Rugby Roadways
- Website
- Pappu Travels
Bus from Dumka to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Pappu Travels
- Website
- Shanya Travels
Bus from Dumka to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Shanya Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–6,000
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Booking & Getting There
Dumka to Ranchi bus services, operated by Rugby Roadways, arrive at Ranchi station.
Dumka to Ranchi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ranchi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dumka to Ranchi is 265 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Dumka to Ranchi.
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