There are 5 ways to get from Kathmandu to Ranchi by plane, car, train, or bus
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Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport
best- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane KTM - IXR
8h 32m₹13,292–21,797Drive, train
cheapest- Drive from Kathmandu to Raxaul Jncar
- Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Ranchitrain 17006 / ...
19h 54m₹2,073–5,275Bus
- Take the bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpurbus
- Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Ranchi, Jharkhandbus Gorakhpur
31h 30mDrive 627.5 km
- Drive from Kathmandu to Ranchicar 627.5 km
10h 9m₹7,650–11,050Drive, train to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport, fly
- Drive from Kathmandu to Raxaul Jncar
- Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Patliputratrain
- Fly from Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane PAT - IXR
10h 44m₹6,553–17,655
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kathmandu to Ranchi is to drive and train which costs ₹2,000 - ₹5,500 and takes 19h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Kathmandu to Ranchi is to fly which takes 8h 32m and costs ₹13,000 - ₹22,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kathmandu to Ranchi. However, there are services departing from Swoyambhu and arriving at Ranchi, Jharkhand via Gorakhpur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 30m.
The distance between Kathmandu and Ranchi is 498 km. The road distance is 627.5 km.
The best way to get from Kathmandu to Ranchi without a car is to bus which takes 31h 30m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 32m to get from Kathmandu to Ranchi, including transfers.
Kathmandu to Ranchi bus services, operated by Gajraj Bus Service, depart from Swoyambhu station.
The best way to get from Kathmandu to Ranchi is to fly which takes 8h 32m and costs ₹13,000 - ₹22,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 31h 30m.
Kathmandu to Ranchi bus services, operated by Gajraj Bus Service, arrive at Gorakhpur station.
Ranchi is 15 min behind Kathmandu. It is currently 8:56 AM in Kathmandu and 8:41 AM in Ranchi.
What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Ranchi, India?
IndiGo Airlines, Air India Limited, and two other airlines fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swoyambhu to Ranchi, Jharkhand via Gorakhpur and Gorakhpur in around 31h 30m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹15,000–37,000
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹32,000–55,000
Flights from Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport to Birsa Munda Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–13,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹18,000–46,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹18,000–46,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Raxaul Jn to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹360–2,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹360–430
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,800
Train from Raxaul Jn to Patliputra
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +91 9530045999
- Website
- gajrajbus.com
Bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpur
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–3,500
- Book at
- goibibo.com
- AC Sleeper
- ₹600–1,600
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Kathmandu to Ranchi is 627 km. It takes approximately 10h 9m to drive from Kathmandu to Ranchi.
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