There are 4 ways to get from Kochi to Ranchi by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane COK - IXR
5h 13m₹11,407–17,670Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Hatiatrain 13352 / ...
45h 30m₹1,265–7,872Bus
- Take the bus from Thoppumpady to Bengalurubus
- Take the bus from Bengaluru to Bhubaneswarbus
- Take the bus from Bhubaneswar to Ranchibus
47h 37mDrive 2,153.4 km
- Drive from Kochi to Ranchicar 2,153.4 km
31h 52m₹23,975–34,630
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Ranchi is to train which costs ₹1,200 - ₹8,000 and takes 45h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Ranchi is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs ₹11,000 - ₹18,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Ranchi. However, there are services departing from Thoppumpady and arriving at Ranchi via Bengaluru and Bhubaneswar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Ranchi. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Hatia via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 30m.
The distance between Kochi and Ranchi is 1786 km. The road distance is 2153.4 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Ranchi without a car is to train which takes 45h 30m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹8,000.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Kochi to Ranchi, including transfers.
Kochi to Ranchi bus services, operated by Mahadev Travels, depart from Thoppumpady station.
Kochi to Ranchi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Ranchi is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs ₹11,000 - ₹18,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹8,000 and takes 45h 30m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 47h 37m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Ranchi, India?
IndiGo Airlines and Air India Express fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Hatia once daily. Tickets cost ₹950–7,500 and the journey takes 45h 20m.
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–23,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–30,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- When
- Wednesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–27,000
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–23,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport via Pune
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–23,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–23,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹14,000–24,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–23,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Hatia
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹950–7,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹950–1,200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹2,400–3,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹3,400–4,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹5,500–7,500
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Thoppumpady to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Bengaluru to Bhubaneswar
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Bhubaneswar to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- LLT Travels
Bus from Thoppumpady to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- LLT Travels
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Bengaluru to Bhubaneswar
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–3,800
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
Bus from Bhubaneswar to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,600
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Bhubaneswar
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Bhubaneswar to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
Bus from Bengaluru to Bhubaneswar
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,400–7,000
- Schedules at
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
- Phone
- +91 98424 37444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Al Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Bhubaneswar
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Al Travels
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Bengaluru to Bhubaneswar
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
Bus from Bhubaneswar to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- +91 8336003361
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shymoli Paribahan
Bus from Bengaluru to Bhubaneswar
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,500–3,700
- Website
- Shymoli Paribahan
- Website
- Globehopper Mobility
Bus from Bengaluru to Bhubaneswar
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Globehopper Mobility
- Website
- Sana Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Bhubaneswar
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sana Travels
Bus from Bhubaneswar to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Sana Travels
- Website
- Maa Thakurani Travels
Bus from Bhubaneswar to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Maa Thakurani Travels
- Phone
- +91 91242 09161
- [email protected]
- Website
- Nilamadhab Travels
Bus from Bhubaneswar to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Nilamadhab Travels
- Website
- Shishpal Travels
Bus from Bhubaneswar to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Shishpal Travels
- Website
- Shantilata Travels
Bus from Bhubaneswar to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Shantilata Travels
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Booking & Getting There
Kochi to Ranchi bus services, operated by Mahadev Travels, arrive at Bengaluru station.
Kochi to Ranchi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Hatia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Ranchi is 2153 km. It takes approximately 31h 52m to drive from Kochi to Ranchi.
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