There are 5 ways to get from Ranchi district to Shikharji by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Govindpur Road to Ranchitrain
- Take the train from Ranchi to Nsc Bose J Gomotrain
- Take the taxi from Nsc Bose J Gomo to Shikharjitaxi
6h 47m₹1,614–3,954Train
cheapest- Take the train from Govindpur Road to Dhanbad Jntrain 13352
8h 37m₹564–1,854Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Ranchi district to Ranchi, Jharkhandtaxi
- Take the bus from Ranchi, Jharkhand to Dhanbadbus Ranchi, Jharkhand - Dhanbad
7h 45mDrive 221.8 km
- Drive from Ranchi district to Shikharjicar 221.8 km
4h 10m₹2,500–3,612Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ranchi district to Shikharjitaxi 221.8 km
4h 10m₹4,100–4,900
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ranchi district to Shikharji is to train which costs ₹550 - ₹1,900 and takes 8h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Ranchi district to Shikharji is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,700.
No, there is no direct train from Ranchi district to Shikharji. However, there are services departing from Govindpur Road and arriving at Dhanbad Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.
The distance between Ranchi district and Shikharji is 266 km. The road distance is 221.8 km.
The best way to get from Ranchi district to Shikharji without a car is to train and taxi which takes 6h 47m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹4,000.
It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Ranchi district to Shikharji, including transfers.
Ranchi district to Shikharji train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Govindpur Road station.
Ranchi district to Shikharji train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dhanbad Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ranchi district to Shikharji is 222 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Ranchi district to Shikharji.
There are 65+ hotels available in Shikharji.
What companies run services between Ranchi district, Jharkhand, India and Shikharji, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Govindpur Road to Dhanbad Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 6h 30m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Govindpur Road to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Ranchi to Nsc Bose J Gomo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Govindpur Road to Dhanbad Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Estimated price
- ₹950–4,900
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
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