There are 4 ways to get from Ranchi to Dumka by bus, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Ranchi to Dumkabus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
6h 40mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Ranchi to Dumkatrain 18619 / ...
10h 5m₹528–2,214Drive 263.8 km
- Drive from Ranchi to Dumkacar 263.8 km
4h 11m₹2,958–4,272Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ranchi to Dumkataxi 263.8 km
4h 11m₹4,800–6,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ranchi to Dumka is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹2,300 and takes 10h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Ranchi to Dumka is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ranchi and arriving at Dumka. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Ranchi to Dumka. However, there are services departing from Ranchi and arriving at Dumka via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.
The distance between Ranchi and Dumka is 262 km. The road distance is 263.8 km.
The best way to get from Ranchi to Dumka without a car is to bus which takes 6h 40m and costs .
The bus from Ranchi to Dumka takes 6h 40m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Ranchi to Dumka bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Ranchi station.
Ranchi to Dumka train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ranchi station.
The best way to get from Ranchi to Dumka is to bus which takes 6h 40m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹500 - ₹2,300 and takes 10h 5m.
What companies run services between Ranchi, India and Dumka, Jharkhand, India?
SLGT Travels operates a bus from Ranchi to Dumka 5 times a day, and the journey takes 6h 40m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Ranchi to Dumka twice daily. Tickets cost ₹240–1,900 and the journey takes 10h.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ranchi to Dumka
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Ranchi to Dumka
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–6,000
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 to Dumka bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Dumka station.
Ranchi to Dumka train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dumka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ranchi to Dumka is 264 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Ranchi to Dumka.
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