There are 5 ways to get from Varanasi (Station) to Ranchi by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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 Varanasi Jn to Ranchitrain 20888 / ...
8h 14m₹300–2,300Bus
- Take the bus from Varanasi to Ranchibus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
8h 25m₹650–1,600Drive 386.3 km
- Drive from Varanasi (Station) to Ranchicar 386.3 km
5h 54m₹4,334–6,261Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varanasi (Station) to Ranchitaxi 386.3 km
5h 54m₹7,000–8,500Fly
- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane VNS - IXR
5h 28m₹9,853–24,016
Varanasi (Station) to Ranchi by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varanasi (Station) to Ranchi is to train which costs ₹300 - ₹2,300 and takes 8h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Varanasi (Station) to Ranchi is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs ₹9,500 - ₹24,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Varanasi and arriving at Ranchi. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Varanasi Jn and arriving at Ranchi. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 50m.
The distance between Varanasi (Station) and Ranchi is 538 km. The road distance is 386.3 km.
The best way to get from Varanasi (Station) to Ranchi without a car is to train which takes 8h 14m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,300.
The train from Varanasi Jn to Ranchi takes 7h 50m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Varanasi (Station) to Ranchi bus services, operated by Natraj Bus, depart from Varanasi station.
Varanasi (Station) to Ranchi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varanasi Jn station.
The best way to get from Varanasi (Station) to Ranchi is to train which takes 8h 14m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹650 - ₹1,600 and takes 8h 25m, you could also fly, which costs ₹9,500 - ₹24,000 and takes 5h 28m.
What companies run services between Varanasi (Station), India and Ranchi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Varanasi Jn to Ranchi twice daily. Tickets cost ₹300–2,300 and the journey takes 7h 50m. Alternatively, Natraj Bus operates a bus from Varanasi to Ranchi twice daily, and the journey takes 8h 25m. 12 other operators also service this route.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Birsa Munda Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–22,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Birsa Munda Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–23,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Birsa Munda Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–23,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Birsa Munda Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–29,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Birsa Munda Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–29,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varanasi Jn to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
- Website
- Natraj Bus
Bus from Varanasi to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Natraj Bus
- Website
- Reshmi Travels
Bus from Varanasi to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Reshmi Travels
- Phone
- +91 95767 44127
- Website
- Arzoo Travels
Bus from Varanasi to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Arzoo Travels
- Website
- Samrat Delux
Bus from Varanasi to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Samrat Delux
- Website
- New Singh Bus Service
Bus from Varanasi to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- New Singh Bus Service
- Phone
- 9887925057
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shree Savariya Travels and Transport
Bus from Varanasi to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Shree Savariya Travels and Transport
- Website
- Rekha Luxury
Bus from Varanasi to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Rekha Luxury
- Phone
- +91 9530045999
- Website
- Gajraj Bus Service
Bus from Varanasi to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹650–1,600
- Schedules at
- Gajraj Bus Service
- AC Sleeper
- ₹650–1,600
- Website
- Kalaghoda Bus Service
Bus from Varanasi to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Kalaghoda Bus Service
- Phone
- +91 9119900371
- [email protected]
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
Bus from Varanasi to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Jagdeesh Arvind Travels
Bus from Varanasi to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Jagdeesh Arvind Travels
- Website
- Ambika Tour And Travels
Bus from Varanasi to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Ambika Tour And Travels
- Phone
- +91 7903832833
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Krishna Rath
Bus from Varanasi to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Sri Krishna Rath
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–8,500
Shree Travels
- Phone
- +91 87 65 69 99 16
- Website
- shreetravelsvaranasi.com
Kunal Taxi
- Phone
- +91 969 548 4538
- Website
- taxiinvaranasi.com
Varanasi Best Cab
- Phone
- +91 961 676 1641
- Website
- varanasibestcab.com
Varanasi Taxi Services
- Phone
- +91 888 799 9562
- Website
- varanasitaxiservices.com
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Booking & Getting There
Varanasi (Station) to Ranchi bus services, operated by Natraj Bus, arrive at Ranchi station.
Varanasi (Station) to Ranchi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ranchi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varanasi (Station) to Ranchi is 386 km. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Varanasi (Station) to Ranchi.
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