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How to get fromShimla to Ranchiby bus, plane, taxi, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Shimla to Ranchi by bus, plane, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Chandigarh International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus bus
    2. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane plane IXC - IXR
    9h 2m
    ₹8,228–14,143

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shimla to Chandigarhbus bus redbusIndia_Volvo A/C Semi Sleeper
    2. Take the train from Chandigarh to Ranchitrain train 18310
    35h 11m
    ₹1,366–7,463

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Kalkataxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Kalka to New Delhitrain train
    3. Take the train from New Delhi to Ranchitrain train
    25h 31m
    ₹3,027–8,732

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shimla to Delhibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Semi Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Delhi to Ranchibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    29h 45m
    ₹2,066–4,982

  5. Drive  1,449.9 km

    1. Drive from Shimla to Ranchicar car 1,449.9 km
    18h 16m
    ₹16,267–23,497

  6. Bus to Dehradun Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Shimla to Dehradunbus bus
    2. Fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane plane DED - IXR
    9h 43m

  7. Bus via Varanasi

    1. Take the bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Haridwarbus bus 139 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Haridwar to Varanasibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Varanasi to Ranchibus bus
    31h 2m

Shimla to Ranchi by bus

Calendar17Weekly Buses
Duration29h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket₹2,066Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,309.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Shimla to Ranchi via Delhi in around 29h 45m.

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