There are 6 ways to get from Ranchi to Barabar Caves by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Gaya Jn
best- Take the train from Ranchi to Gaya Jntrain 12366 / ...
6h 27m₹703–2,289Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ranchi to Belatrain 18626
7h 52m₹450–2,013Bus
- Take the bus from Ranchi to Gayabus redbusIndia_Tata Non A/C Seater Hitech Pushback / ...
7h 5mDrive 236.3 km
- Drive from Ranchi to Barabar Cavescar 236.3 km
3h 48m₹2,649–3,826Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ranchi to Barabar Cavestaxi 236.3 km
3h 48m₹4,300–5,500Fly, train
- Fly from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT)plane IXR - PAT
- Take the train from Patna Jn to Belatrain
3h 56m₹5,928–16,061
Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ranchi to Barabar Caves is to train which costs ₹450 - ₹2,100 and takes 7h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Ranchi to Barabar Caves is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Ranchi to Barabar Caves. However, there are services departing from Ranchi and arriving at Gaya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Ranchi to Barabar Caves. However, there are services departing from Ranchi and arriving at Gaya Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
The distance between Ranchi and Barabar Caves is 344 km. The road distance is 236.3 km.
The best way to get from Ranchi to Barabar Caves without a car is to train via Gaya Jn which takes 6h 27m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Ranchi to Barabar Caves, including transfers.
Ranchi to Barabar Caves bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Ranchi station.
Ranchi to Barabar Caves train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ranchi station.
The best way to get from Ranchi to Barabar Caves is to train via Gaya Jn which takes 6h 27m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 5m.
What companies run services between Ranchi, India and Barabar Caves, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ranchi to Gaya Jn every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹220–1,700 and the journey takes 5h 50m. Alternatively, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Ranchi to Gaya every 2 hours, and the journey takes 6h 31m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Birsa Munda Airport to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–12,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ranchi to Gaya Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Patna Jn to Bela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Ranchi to Bela
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Ranchi to Gaya
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–5,500
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 to Barabar Caves bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Gaya station.
Ranchi to Barabar Caves train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Gaya Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ranchi to Barabar Caves is 236 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Ranchi to Barabar Caves.
There are 157+ hotels available in Barabar Caves.