There are 7 ways to get from Ranchi Airport (IXR) to Shikharji by train, taxi, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Ranchi to Nsc Bose J Gomotrain 12366 / ...
- Take the taxi from Nsc Bose J Gomo to Shikharjitaxi
4h 44m₹1,466–2,921Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ranchi to Dhanbad Jntrain 13304 / ...
6h 9m₹516–1,721Bus
- Take the bus from Ranchi, Jharkhand to Dhanbadbus Ranchi, Jharkhand - Dhanbad
6h 52mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Ranchi-IXR to Shikharji171.9 km
3h 17mDrive 171.9 km
- Drive from Ranchi Airport (IXR) to Shikharjicar 171.9 km
3h 17m₹1,939–2,800Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ranchi Airport (IXR) to Shikharjitaxi 171.9 km
3h 17m₹3,200–3,900Bus via Bokāro
- Take the bus from Ranchi, Jharkhand to Bokaro, Jharkhandbus Ranchi, Jharkhand - Bokaro, Jharkhand
- Take the bus from Bokaro, Jharkhand to Dhanbadbus Bokaro, Jharkhand - Dhanbad
7h
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ranchi Airport (IXR) to Shikharji is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹1,800 and takes 6h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Ranchi Airport (IXR) to Shikharji is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Ranchi Airport (IXR) to Shikharji. However, there are services departing from Ranchi, Jharkhand and arriving at Parasnath via Dhanbad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Ranchi Airport (IXR) to Shikharji. However, there are services departing from Ranchi and arriving at Dhanbad Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
The distance between Ranchi Airport (IXR) and Shikharji is 214 km. The road distance is 171.9 km.
The best way to get from Ranchi Airport (IXR) to Shikharji without a car is to train and taxi which takes 4h 44m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Ranchi Airport (IXR) to Shikharji, including transfers.
Ranchi Airport (IXR) to Shikharji bus services, operated by Nagina Ladly, depart from Ranchi, Jharkhand station.
Ranchi Airport (IXR) to Shikharji train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ranchi station.
The best way to get from Ranchi Airport (IXR) to Shikharji is to bus which takes 6h 52m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹500 - ₹1,800 and takes 6h 9m.
What companies run services between Ranchi Airport (IXR), India and Shikharji, India?
Nagina Ladly operates a bus from Ranchi, Jharkhand to Dhanbad every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 4h 55m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Ranchi to Dhanbad Jn every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ranchi to Nsc Bose J Gomo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Ranchi to Dhanbad Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Website
- Nagina Ladly
Bus from Ranchi, Jharkhand to Dhanbad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Nagina Ladly
- Website
- Maharaja Bus
Bus from Ranchi, Jharkhand to Bokaro, Jharkhand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Maharaja Bus
- Website
- Nawal Travels
Bus from Bokaro, Jharkhand to Dhanbad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Nawal Travels
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Ranchi-IXR to Shikharji
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Estimated price
- ₹950–3,900
India Tourist Taxi
- Phone
- +91 87 37 07 22 44
- Website
- indiatouristtaxi.com
Rahul Travels
- Phone
- +91 96 69 41 14 11
- Website
- rahultravels.com
Ranchi Cabs
- Phone
- +91 900 666 6549
- Website
- ranchicabs.com
Ranchi Cab Service
- Phone
- +91 790 362 9240
- Website
- ranchicabservice.com
Ranchi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 933 416 0743
- Website
- ranchitaxi.in
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More Questions & Answers
Ranchi Airport (IXR) to Shikharji bus services, operated by Nagina Ladly, arrive at Dhanbad station.
Ranchi Airport (IXR) to Shikharji train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dhanbad Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ranchi Airport (IXR) to Shikharji is 172 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Ranchi Airport (IXR) to Shikharji.
There are one+ hotels available in Shikharji.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Ranchi Airport (IXR) and Shikharji. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.