The average train between Lucknow and Ranchi takes 15h 41m and the fastest train takes 14h 20m. There is at least one train per day from Lucknow to Ranchi. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Lucknow and Ranchi. The earliest departure is at 8:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lucknow is at 2:30 PM which arrives into Ranchi at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 15h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lucknow to Ranchi. However, there are services departing from Lucknow station and arriving at Ranchi station via Varanasi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 41m.
Lucknow to Ranchi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Lucknow station.
Lucknow to Ranchi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ranchi station.
The distance between Lucknow and Ranchi is 588.3 km. The road distance is 830 km.
You can take a train from Lucknow to Ranchi via Varanasi Jn in around 13h.
