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How to get fromRanchi to Varanasiby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Ranchi to Varanasi by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Ranchi to Varanasi Jntrain train 20887 / ...
    7h 50m
    ₹300–2,300

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ranchi to Varanasibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    9h
    ₹650–3,000

  3. Drive  382.2 km

    1. Drive from Ranchi to Varanasicar car 382.2 km
    5h 51m
    ₹4,288–6,194

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ranchi to Varanasitaxi taxi 382.2 km
    5h 51m
    ₹6,500–8,500

  5. Fly

    1. Fly from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane IXR - VNS
    5h 26m
    ₹7,848–22,061

Ranchi to Varanasi by train

Calendar12Weekly Trains
Duration7h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket₹300Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 536.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 50m

What companies run services between Ranchi, India and Varanasi, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Ranchi to Varanasi Jn twice daily. Tickets cost ₹300–2,300 and the journey takes 7h 50m. Alternatively, Shyamoli Paribahan operates a bus from Ranchi to Varanasi 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹900–3,000 and the journey takes 9h. 10 other operators also service this route.

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