What is the cheapest way to get from Nālanda to Ranchi?

The cheapest way to get from Nālanda to Ranchi is to train which costs ₹700 - ₹3,300 and takes 10h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nālanda to Ranchi?

The fastest way to get from Nālanda to Ranchi is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 11m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹17,000.

Is there a direct bus between Nālanda and Ranchi?

No, there is no direct bus from Nālanda to Ranchi. However, there are services departing from Bihar Sharif and arriving at Ranchi via Patna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Nālanda and Ranchi?

No, there is no direct train from Nālanda to Ranchi. However, there are services departing from Bihar Sharif and arriving at Ranchi via Koderma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.

How far is it from Nālanda to Ranchi?

The distance between Nālanda and Ranchi is 336 km. The road distance is 269.9 km.

How do I travel from Nālanda to Ranchi without a car?

The best way to get from Nālanda to Ranchi without a car is to taxi and train which takes 9h 36m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,900.

How long does it take to get from Nālanda to Ranchi?

It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Nālanda to Ranchi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nālanda to Ranchi bus from?

Nālanda to Ranchi bus services, operated by Jai Mahakal Travels, depart from Bihar Sharif station.

Where do I catch the Nālanda to Ranchi train from?

Nālanda to Ranchi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Bihar Sharif station.

Train or bus from Nālanda to Ranchi?

The best way to get from Nālanda to Ranchi is to bus which takes 11h 51m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹700 - ₹3,300 and takes 10h 50m.

Where does the Nālanda to Ranchi bus arrive?

Nālanda to Ranchi bus services, operated by Jai Mahakal Travels, arrive at Patna station.

Where does the Nālanda to Ranchi train arrive?

Nālanda to Ranchi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Koderma station.

Can I drive from Nālanda to Ranchi?

Yes, the driving distance between Nālanda to Ranchi is 270 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Nālanda to Ranchi.

Where can I stay near Ranchi?

There are 128+ hotels available in Ranchi.

Nālanda to Ranchi - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Nālanda to Ranchi by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car

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Taxi, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Nālanda to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT)taxi
2. Fly from Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane PAT - IXR
2h 11m
₹6,814–16,152
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bihar Sharif to Kodermatrain 13234
2. Take the train from Koderma to Ranchitrain 12365 / ...
10h 50m
₹700–3,301
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Nālanda to Waris Aleganjtaxi
2. Take the train from Waris Aleganj to Ranchitrain 08689 / ...
9h 36m
₹1,132–2,867
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bihar Sharif to Patnabus redbusIndia_Tata Non A/C Seater Pushback
2. Take the bus from Patna to Ranchibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
11h 51m
Drive 269.9 km
1. Drive from Nālanda to Ranchicar 269.9 km
4h 5m
₹3,021–4,363
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Nālanda to Ranchitaxi 269.9 km
4h 5m
₹4,900–6,000

Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) flights

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Distance: 335.8 km
Duration: 2h 11m

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

You can take a vehicle from Nālanda to Ranchi via Bihar Sharif and Patna in around 11h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Nālanda to Ranchi via Bihar Sharif and Koderma in around 10h 50m.

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