What is the cheapest way to get from Ranchi to Nangal?

The cheapest way to get from Ranchi to Nangal is to train which costs ₹1,300 - ₹7,500 and takes 26h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ranchi to Nangal?

The fastest way to get from Ranchi to Nangal is to fly and bus which takes 7h 59m and costs ₹9,500 - ₹20,000.

Is there a direct bus between Ranchi and Nangal?

No, there is no direct bus from Ranchi to Nangal. However, there are services departing from Ranchi and arriving at FlixBus Nangal - NFL Chowk via Delhi and FlixBus Rest Stop - 70 Mile Stone Dhaba & Restaurant. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Ranchi and Nangal?

No, there is no direct train from Ranchi to Nangal. However, there are services departing from Ranchi and arriving at Nangal Dam via New Delhi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 3m.

How far is it from Ranchi to Nangal?

The distance between Ranchi and Nangal is 1305 km. The road distance is 1453 km.

How do I travel from Ranchi to Nangal without a car?

The best way to get from Ranchi to Nangal without a car is to train which takes 26h 3m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹7,500.

How long does it take to get from Ranchi to Nangal?

It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Ranchi to Nangal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ranchi to Nangal bus from?

Ranchi to Nangal bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Ranchi station.

Where do I catch the Ranchi to Nangal train from?

Ranchi to Nangal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ranchi station.

Train or bus from Ranchi to Nangal?

The best way to get from Ranchi to Nangal is to train which takes 26h 3m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹7,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 35h 15m.

Where does the Ranchi to Nangal bus arrive?

Ranchi to Nangal bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Delhi station.

Where does the Ranchi to Nangal train arrive?

Ranchi to Nangal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at New Delhi station.

Can I drive from Ranchi to Nangal?

Yes, the driving distance between Ranchi to Nangal is 1453 km. It takes approximately 18h 10m to drive from Ranchi to Nangal.

Where can I stay near Nangal?

There are 19+ hotels available in Nangal.

Ranchi to Nangal - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Ranchi to Nangal by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), or car

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Fly to Chandigarh International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane IXR - IXC
2. Take the bus from FlixBus Chandigarh - Sector 43 to FlixBus Nangal - NFL Chowkbus
7h 59m
₹9,588–19,441
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ranchi to New Delhitrain 12877 / ...
2. Take the train from New Delhi to Nangal Damtrain 12057 / ...
26h 3m
₹1,389–7,085
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ranchi to Delhibus
2. Take the bus from Delhi to Samalkha 70 Mile Stone Dhaba & Restaurantbus
3. Take the bus from FlixBus Rest Stop - 70 Mile Stone Dhaba & Restaurant to FlixBus Nangal - NFL Chowkbus
35h 15m
Drive 1,453 km
1. Drive from Ranchi to Nangalcar 1,453 km
18h 10m
₹16,285–23,522
Fly to Indira Gandhi International Airport, train
1. Fly from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)plane IXR - DEL
2. Take the train from New Delhi to Nangal Damtrain
9h 53m
₹7,673–12,561
Fly to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport, train
1. Fly from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ)plane IXR - ATQ
2. Take the train from Amritsar Jn to Nangal Damtrain
14h 52m
₹7,608–21,811

Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) flights

56Weekly Planes

6h 39mAverage Duration

₹6,438Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,305 km
Duration: 7h 59m

What companies run services between Ranchi, India and Nangal, Punjab, India?

You can take a train from Ranchi to Nangal via New Delhi and Nangal Dam in around 26h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ranchi to FlixBus Nangal - NFL Chowk via Delhi and FlixBus Rest Stop - 70 Mile Stone Dhaba & Restaurant in around 35h 15m.

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How to get fromRanchi to Nangalby plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), or car

There are 6 ways to get from Ranchi to Nangal by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), or car

Fly to Chandigarh International Airport, bus

Train

Bus

Drive 1,453 km

Fly to Indira Gandhi International Airport, train

Fly to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport, train