The average train between Ranchi and Patna takes 8h 15m and the fastest train takes 6h 55m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Ranchi to Patna. 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 6 times a week between Ranchi and Patna. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ranchi is at 3:15 PM which arrives into Patna at 10:10 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ranchi to Patna. However, there are services departing from Ranchi station and arriving at Patna station via Patna Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
Ranchi to Patna train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Mesra station.
Ranchi to Patna train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Patna Jn station.
The distance between Ranchi and Patna is 250.9 km. The road distance is 360 km.
Indian Railways operates a train from Mesra to Patna Jn 6 times a week. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 5h 33m.
