The average train between Ranchi and Sarnath takes 14h 12m and the fastest train takes 11h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Ranchi to Sarnath. 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 twice daily between Ranchi and Sarnath. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ranchi is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Sarnath at 12:56 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 14h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ranchi to Sarnath. However, there are services departing from Ranchi station and arriving at Sarnath station via Varanasi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 12m.
Ranchi to Sarnath train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ranchi station.
Ranchi to Sarnath train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varanasi Jn station.
The distance between Ranchi and Sarnath is 323.4 km. The road distance is 546 km.
Indian Railways operates a train from Ranchi to Varanasi Jn twice daily. Tickets cost ₹300–2,300 and the journey takes 7h 50m.
