There are 5 ways to get from Gaya to Ranchi by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Gaya Jn to Ranchitrain 12365 / ...
5h 40m₹220–1,700Bus
- Take the bus from Gaya to Ranchibus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
5h 50mDrive 208.2 km
- Drive from Gaya to Ranchicar 208.2 km
3h 13m₹2,020–2,917Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gaya to Ranchitaxi 208.2 km
3h 13m₹3,800–4,600Train, fly
- Take the train from Gaya Jn to Patna Jntrain
- Fly from Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane PAT - IXR
3h 45m₹5,691–13,747
Gaya to Ranchi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gaya to Ranchi is to train which costs ₹220 - ₹1,700 and takes 5h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Gaya to Ranchi is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹3,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Gaya and arriving at Ranchi. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gaya Jn and arriving at Ranchi. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Gaya and Ranchi is 314 km. The road distance is 208.2 km.
The best way to get from Gaya to Ranchi without a car is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs ₹220 - ₹1,700.
The train from Gaya Jn to Ranchi takes 5h 40m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Gaya to Ranchi bus services, operated by Maharani Transport, depart from Gaya station.
Gaya to Ranchi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Gaya Jn station.
The best way to get from Gaya to Ranchi is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs ₹220 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 50m.
What companies run services between Gaya, India and Ranchi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Gaya Jn to Ranchi every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹220–1,700 and the journey takes 5h 40m. Alternatively, Maharani Transport operates a bus from Gaya to Ranchi 4 times a day, and the journey takes 5h 50m. 14 other operators also service this route.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport to Birsa Munda Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Gaya Jn to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Gaya Jn to Patna Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Website
- Maharani Transport
Bus from Gaya to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Maharani Transport
- Website
- NKY Roadways
Bus from Gaya to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- NKY Roadways
- Phone
- +91 80580 57088
- [email protected]
- Website
- Maharani Travels
Bus from Gaya to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Maharani Travels
- Website
- Maharani Express
Bus from Gaya to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Maharani Express
- Phone
- +91 9119900371
- [email protected]
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
Bus from Gaya to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Phone
- 9887925057
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shree Savariya Travels and Transport
Bus from Gaya to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Shree Savariya Travels and Transport
- Website
- Maharani Premium Services
Bus from Gaya to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Maharani Premium Services
- Phone
- +91 9431322929
- [email protected]
- Website
- Yatri Vihar Travels (YVTS)
Bus from Gaya to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Yatri Vihar Travels (YVTS)
- Website
- Yatri Vihar Travels (YVTS)
- Website
- Asian Grand
Bus from Gaya to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Asian Grand
- Website
- Hindustan Bus
Bus from Gaya to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Hindustan Bus
- Website
- Govindam Services
Bus from Gaya to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Govindam Services
- Website
- Diamond Motors
Bus from Gaya to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Diamond Motors
- Website
- Rahul Dev Express
Bus from Gaya to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Rahul Dev Express
- Phone
- +91 97113 29572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ajuman Holidays
Bus from Gaya to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Ajuman Holidays
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–4,600
Bodh Gaya Travels
- Phone
- +91 77 39 68 09 22
- Website
- bodhgayataxi.com
Sambodhi India Travel Services
- Phone
- +91 79 70 99 77 07
- Website
- sambodhitravel.com
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Booking & Getting There
Gaya to Ranchi bus services, operated by Maharani Transport, arrive at Ranchi station.
Gaya to Ranchi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ranchi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gaya to Ranchi is 208 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Gaya to Ranchi.
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