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

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Ranchitrain train 20888 / ...
    7h 50m
    ₹300–2,300

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Varanasi to Ranchibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    8h 25m
    ₹650–1,600

  3. Drive  382.1 km

    1. Drive from Varanasi to Ranchicar car 382.1 km
    5h 51m
    ₹4,288–6,193

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Varanasi to Ranchitaxi taxi 382.1 km
    5h 51m
    ₹6,500–8,500

  5. Fly from Varanasi Airport

    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane plane VNS - IXR
    5h 29m
    ₹9,854–24,017

  6. Bus via Gaya

    1. Take the bus from Varanasi to Gayabus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Gaya to Ranchibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    10h 51m

  7. Train to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kashi to Danapurtrain train
    2. Fly from Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane plane PAT - IXR
    5h 50m
    ₹5,795–16,150

Varanasi to Ranchi 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 Varanasi, 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.

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