There are 4 ways to get from Madurai 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 Madurai (IXM) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane IXM - IXR
4h 46m₹10,647–22,773Train
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Salem Jntrain 17236 / ...
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Hatiatrain 13352 / ...
42h 40m₹989–7,935Bus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Tirupatibus
- Take the bus from Tirupati to Bhubaneswarbus
- Take the bus from Bhubaneswar to Ranchibus
42h 52m₹1,955–9,245Drive 2,006.3 km
- Drive from Madurai to Ranchicar 2,006.3 km
30h 10m₹22,408–32,367
Madurai to Ranchi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Ranchi is to train which costs ₹950 - ₹8,000 and takes 42h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Ranchi is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹23,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Ranchi. However, there are services departing from Madurai and arriving at Ranchi via Tirupati and Bhubaneswar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Ranchi. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Hatia via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 40m.
The distance between Madurai and Ranchi is 1701 km. The road distance is 2006.3 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Ranchi without a car is to train which takes 42h 40m and costs ₹950 - ₹8,000.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Madurai to Ranchi, including transfers.
Madurai to Ranchi bus services, operated by Hans Travels, depart from Madurai station.
Madurai to Ranchi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Ranchi is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹23,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹950 - ₹8,000 and takes 42h 40m, you could also bus, which costs ₹1,900 - ₹9,500 and takes 42h 52m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Ranchi, India?
IndiGo Airlines and Air India Express fly from Madurai (IXM) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Madurai Jn to Hatia via Salem Jn in around 42h 40m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Birsa Munda Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–18,000
Flights from Madurai to Birsa Munda Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–18,000
Flights from Madurai to Birsa Munda Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–18,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Madurai to Birsa Munda Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–25,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Salem Jn to Hatia
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–6,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹800–1,000
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,900–3,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹4,900–6,500
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Madurai to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
Bus from Tirupati to Bhubaneswar
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
Bus from Bhubaneswar to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Madurai to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Tirupati to Bhubaneswar
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 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 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Madurai to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Tirupati to Bhubaneswar
- Ave. Duration
- 19h
- Frequency
- Once 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
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Madurai to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,700
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
Bus from Tirupati to Bhubaneswar
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹900–3,300
- 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
- 0836 230 7300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vijayanand Travels
Bus from Madurai to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹650–1,400
- Schedules at
- Vijayanand Travels
- Website
- Bombay Raja Roadlinks
Bus from Madurai to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Bombay Raja Roadlinks
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
Bus from Tirupati to Bhubaneswar
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,400–6,000
- Schedules at
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
- Website
- Sana Travels
Bus from Tirupati to Bhubaneswar
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Sana Travels
Bus from Bhubaneswar to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Sana Travels
- Website
- Globehopper Mobility
Bus from Tirupati to Bhubaneswar
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Globehopper Mobility
- Phone
- +91 8336003361
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shymoli Paribahan
Bus from Tirupati to Bhubaneswar
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–3,500
- Website
- Shymoli Paribahan
- Phone
- +91 98424 37444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Al Travels
Bus from Tirupati to Bhubaneswar
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Al 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
Madurai to Ranchi bus services, operated by Hans Travels, arrive at Tirupati station.
Madurai to Ranchi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Ranchi is 2006 km. It takes approximately 30h 10m to drive from Madurai to Ranchi.
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