There are 4 ways to get from Ranchi to Palāmu by 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Ranchi to Barwadih Jntrain 08611 / ...
3h 29m₹575–1,810Bus
- Take the bus from Ranchi to Daltonganjbus redbusIndia_Non AC Seater / ...
4h 51mDrive 171.9 km
- Drive from Ranchi to Palāmucar 171.9 km
2h 59m₹1,666–2,406Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ranchi to Palāmutaxi 171.9 km
2h 59m₹3,200–3,900
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ranchi to Palāmu is to train which costs ₹550 - ₹1,900 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Ranchi to Palāmu is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Ranchi to Palāmu. However, there are services departing from Ranchi and arriving at Daltonganj via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Ranchi to Palāmu. However, there are services departing from Ranchi and arriving at Barwadih Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
The distance between Ranchi and Palāmu is 195 km. The road distance is 171.9 km.
The best way to get from Ranchi to Palāmu without a car is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Ranchi to Palāmu, including transfers.
Ranchi to Palāmu bus services, operated by Upadhyay Travels, depart from Ranchi station.
Ranchi to Palāmu train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ranchi station.
The best way to get from Ranchi to Palāmu is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 51m.
What companies run services between Ranchi, India and Palāmu, Jharkhand, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ranchi to Barwadih Jn 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 13m. Alternatively, Upadhyay Travels operates a bus from Ranchi to Daltonganj every 4 hours, and the journey takes 4h 26m. Seven other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ranchi to Barwadih Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Website
- Upadhyay Travels
Bus from Ranchi to Daltonganj
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Upadhyay Travels
- Website
- Reliance Bus
Bus from Ranchi to Daltonganj
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Reliance Bus
- Website
- Raja Saheb
Bus from Ranchi to Daltonganj
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Raja Saheb
- Website
- Arsh Travels
Bus from Ranchi to Daltonganj
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Arsh Travels
- Website
- Rajanigandha Travels
Bus from Ranchi to Daltonganj
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Rajanigandha Travels
- Website
- Durga Travels
Bus from Ranchi to Daltonganj
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Durga Travels
- Website
- Baba Baidyanath Travels
Bus from Ranchi to Daltonganj
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Baba Baidyanath Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–3,900
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 Palāmu bus services, operated by Upadhyay Travels, arrive at Daltonganj station.
Ranchi to Palāmu train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Barwadih Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ranchi to Palāmu is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Ranchi to Palāmu.
There are four+ hotels available in Palāmu.