There are 6 ways to get from Ranchi (Station) to Patna 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 Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT)plane IXR - PAT
1h 1m₹5,614–19,730Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ranchi to Patna Jntrain 12366 / ...
8h 5m₹250–2,000Bus via Ranchi, Jharkhand
- Take the bus from Ranchi, Jharkhand to Patnabus Ranchi, Jharkhand - Patna
8h 5mDrive 303.1 km
- Drive from Ranchi (Station) to Patnacar 303.1 km
4h 38m₹3,445–4,976Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ranchi (Station) to Patnataxi 303.1 km
4h 38m₹5,500–7,000Bus
- Take the bus from Khadgada Bus Stand to Kankarbaghbus
9h 35m₹500–1,100
Ranchi (Station) to Patna by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ranchi (Station) to Patna is to train which costs ₹250 - ₹2,000 and takes 8h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Ranchi (Station) to Patna is to fly which takes 1h 1m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹20,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Khadgada Bus Stand and arriving at Kankarbagh. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ranchi and arriving at Patna Jn. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 5m.
The distance between Ranchi (Station) and Patna is 268 km. The road distance is 303.1 km.
The best way to get from Ranchi (Station) to Patna without a car is to train which takes 8h 5m and costs ₹250 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 1h 1m to get from Ranchi (Station) to Patna, including transfers.
Ranchi (Station) to Patna bus services, operated by Dolphin Tours and Travels, depart from Ranchi, Jharkhand station.
Ranchi (Station) to Patna train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ranchi station.
The best way to get from Ranchi (Station) to Patna is to fly which takes 1h 1m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹20,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹250 - ₹2,000 and takes 8h 5m, you could also bus via Ranchi, Jharkhand, which costs and takes 8h 5m.
What companies run services between Ranchi (Station), India and Patna, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT) once daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Ranchi to Patna Jn 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹250–2,000 and the journey takes 8h 5m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Birsa Munda Airport to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–19,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ranchi to Patna Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 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 Ranchi, Jharkhand to Patna
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Dolphin Tours and Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Ranchi (Station) to Patna bus services, operated by Dolphin Tours and Travels, arrive at Patna station.
Ranchi (Station) to Patna train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Patna Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ranchi (Station) to Patna is 303 km. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Ranchi (Station) to Patna.
There are 296+ hotels available in Patna.