There are 6 ways to get from Patna to Ranchi by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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 Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane PAT - IXR
1h 8m₹6,075–16,687Train
cheapest- Take the train from Patna Jn to Ranchitrain 12365 / ...
7h 45m₹250–2,000Train via Barkā Kānā
- Take the train from Patna Jn to Barka Kanatrain 22349 / ...
- Take the train from Barka Kana to Ranchitrain 22349 / ...
7h₹339–2,664Bus
- Take the bus from Patna to Ranchi, Jharkhandbus Patna
8h 15m₹500–1,100Drive 303 km
- Drive from Patna to Ranchicar 303 km
4h 39m₹3,423–4,944Taxi
- Take the taxi from Patna to Ranchitaxi 303 km
4h 39m₹5,500–7,000
Patna to Ranchi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Patna to Ranchi is to train which costs ₹250 - ₹2,000 and takes 7h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Patna to Ranchi is to fly which takes 1h 8m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹17,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Patna and arriving at Ranchi, Jharkhand. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Patna Jn and arriving at Ranchi. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 45m.
The distance between Patna and Ranchi is 265 km. The road distance is 303 km.
The best way to get from Patna to Ranchi without a car is to train via Barkā Kānā which takes 7h and costs ₹330 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 1h 8m to get from Patna to Ranchi, including transfers.
Patna to Ranchi bus services, operated by Dolphin Tours and Travels, depart from Patna station.
Patna to Ranchi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Patna Jn station.
The best way to get from Patna to Ranchi is to fly which takes 1h 8m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹17,000. Alternatively, you can train via Barkā Kānā, which costs ₹330 - ₹2,700 and takes 7h, you could also bus, which costs ₹500 - ₹1,100 and takes 8h 15m.
What companies run services between Patna, India and Ranchi, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Patna Jn to Ranchi via Barka Kana in around 7h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport to Birsa Munda Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–14,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Patna Jn to Barka Kana
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Barka Kana to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Patna Jn to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- Phone
- +91 7064 471 610
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dolphin Tours and Travels
Bus from Patna to Ranchi, Jharkhand
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Dolphin Tours and Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Bharat Taxi
- Phone
- +91 969 600 0999
- Website
- bharattaxi.com
Buddha Cab
- Phone
- +91 821 045 9744
- Website
- buddhacab.in
Nirvana Cabs
- Phone
- +91 732 494 2884
- Website
- nirvanacab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Patna to Ranchi bus services, operated by Dolphin Tours and Travels, arrive at Ranchi, Jharkhand station.
Patna to Ranchi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Barka Kana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Patna to Ranchi is 303 km. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Patna to Ranchi.
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