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How to get fromKota to Ranchiby bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Kota to Ranchi by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Dabok Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kota to Bhatewarbus bus
    2. Fly from Dabok Airport (UDR) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane plane UDR - IXR
    10h 35m
    ₹13,974–21,487

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Sogaria to Ranchitrain train 08612
    25h 3m
    ₹842–4,746

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kota to Lucknowbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Lucknow to Ranchibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    29h 20m
    ₹1,275–4,062

  4. Drive  1,147.6 km

    1. Drive from Kota to Ranchicar car 1,147.6 km
    17h 23m
    ₹12,847–18,556

  5. Bus to Ajmer Kishangarh Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Arodram Circle kota to Ajmer Bypassbus bus
    2. Fly from Ajmer Kishangarh Airport (KQH) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane plane KQH - IXR
    16h 59m
    ₹10,845–28,551

  6. Train to Indira Gandhi International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sogaria to New Delhitrain train
    2. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane plane DEL - IXR
    9h 57m
    ₹7,437–13,006

  7. Train to Raja Bhoj International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kota Jn to Sant Hirdaram Nagartrain train
    2. Fly from Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane plane BHO - IXR
    14h 35m
    ₹7,342–15,784

  8. Train, train to Jaipur International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kota Jn to Sawai Madhopurtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sawai Madhopur to Jaipurtrain train
    3. Fly from Jaipur International Airport (JAI) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane plane JAI - IXR
    11h 57m
    ₹9,481–18,957

Kota to Ranchi by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration29h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,275Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,456.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 35m

What companies run services between Kota, India and Ranchi, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Sogaria to Ranchi once a week. Tickets cost ₹550–4,400 and the journey takes 24h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kota to Ranchi via Lucknow in around 29h 20m.

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