What is the cheapest way to get from Varanasi (Station) to Ranchi?

The cheapest way to get from Varanasi (Station) to Ranchi is to train which costs ₹310 - ₹2,400 and takes 13h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Varanasi (Station) to Ranchi?

The fastest way to get from Varanasi (Station) to Ranchi is to drive which takes 5h 59m and costs ₹4,300 - ₹6,500.

Is there a direct bus between Varanasi (Station) and Ranchi?

No, there is no direct bus from Varanasi (Station) to Ranchi. However, there are services departing from Lehartara and arriving at Ranchi via Varanasi Cantt and Varanasi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Varanasi (Station) and Ranchi?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Banaras and arriving at Ranchi. Services depart five times a week, and operate Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 13h 30m.

How far is it from Varanasi (Station) to Ranchi?

The distance between Varanasi (Station) and Ranchi is 540 km. The road distance is 386.6 km.

How do I travel from Varanasi (Station) to Ranchi without a car?

The best way to get from Varanasi (Station) to Ranchi without a car is to train via Varanasi Jn which takes 9h and costs ₹400 - ₹3,200.

How long does it take to get from Varanasi (Station) to Ranchi?

It takes approximately 9h to get from Varanasi (Station) to Ranchi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Varanasi (Station) to Ranchi bus from?

Varanasi (Station) to Ranchi bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Varanasi station.

Where do I catch the Varanasi (Station) to Ranchi train from?

Varanasi (Station) to Ranchi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varanasi Jn station.

Train, bus or fly from Varanasi (Station) to Ranchi?

The best way to get from Varanasi (Station) to Ranchi is to train via Varanasi Jn which takes 9h and costs ₹400 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 16m, you could also fly, which costs ₹6,500 - ₹21,000 and takes 7h 38m.

Where does the Varanasi (Station) to Ranchi bus arrive?

Varanasi (Station) to Ranchi bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Ranchi station.

Where does the Varanasi (Station) to Ranchi train arrive?

Varanasi (Station) to Ranchi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ranchi station.

Can I drive from Varanasi (Station) to Ranchi?

Yes, the driving distance between Varanasi (Station) to Ranchi is 387 km. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Varanasi (Station) to Ranchi.

Where can I stay near Ranchi?

There are 134+ hotels available in Ranchi.

Varanasi (Station) to Ranchi - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Varanasi (Station) to Ranchi by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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Train via Varanasi Jn
best
1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Ranchitrain 20888 / ...
9h
₹408–3,131
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Banaras to Ranchitrain 18612
13h 30m
₹310–2,400
Bus
1. Take the bus from Varanasi to Ranchibus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper / ...
10h 16m
Drive 386.6 km
1. Drive from Varanasi (Station) to Ranchicar 386.6 km
5h 59m
₹4,334–6,260
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Varanasi (Station) to Ranchitaxi 386.6 km
5h 59m
₹7,000–8,500
Fly from Varanasi Airport
1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane VNS - IXR
7h 38m
₹6,867–20,470
Train to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Banaras to Aratrain
2. Fly from Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane PAT - IXR
6h 38m
₹5,904–17,017
Train to Gorakhpur Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Banaras to Gorakhpurtrain
2. Fly from Gorakhpur Airport (GOP) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane GOP - IXR
12h 33m
₹8,133–25,727

Varanasi (Station) to Ranchi by train

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Distance: 539.6 km
Duration: 9h

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, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Varanasi to Ranchi every 4 hours, and the journey takes 8h 19m. Two other operators also service this route.

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