There are 6 ways to get from Indore to Ranchi by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Indore (IDR) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane IDR - IXR
4h 42m₹9,354–18,282Train
cheapest- Take the train from Indore Jn Bg to Raigarhtrain 20917
- Take the train from Raigarh to Ranchitrain 17007 / ...
26h 5m₹763–5,793Bus
- Take the bus from Indore, Madhya Pradesh to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus Indore, Madhya Pradesh - Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Ranchi, Jharkhandbus Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - Ranchi, Jharkhand
28h 49mDrive 1,164.4 km
- Drive from Indore to Ranchicar 1,164.4 km
17h 39m₹12,970–18,734Bus via Nagpur
- Take the bus from Indore, Madhya Pradesh to Nagpur, Maharashtrabus Indore, Madhya Pradesh - Nagpur, Maharashtra
- Take the bus from Nagpur, Maharashtra to Ranchi, Jharkhandbus Nagpur, Maharashtra - Ranchi, Jharkhand
31h 30mBus, train
- Take the bus from Indore, Madhya Pradesh to Khandwa, Madhya Pradeshbus Indore, Madhya Pradesh - Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh
- Take the train from Khandwa to Ranchitrain 18610
33h 30m
Indore to Ranchi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indore to Ranchi is to train which costs ₹750 - ₹6,000 and takes 26h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Indore to Ranchi is to fly which takes 4h 42m and costs ₹9,000 - ₹19,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Indore to Ranchi. However, there are services departing from Indore, Madhya Pradesh and arriving at Ranchi, Jharkhand via Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Indore to Ranchi. However, there are services departing from Indore Jn Bg and arriving at Ranchi via Raigarh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 5m.
The distance between Indore and Ranchi is 981 km. The road distance is 1164.4 km.
The best way to get from Indore to Ranchi without a car is to train which takes 26h 5m and costs ₹750 - ₹6,000.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Indore to Ranchi, including transfers.
Indore to Ranchi bus services, operated by Raj Ratan Tours & Travels, depart from Indore, Madhya Pradesh station.
Indore to Ranchi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Indore Jn Bg station.
The best way to get from Indore to Ranchi is to fly which takes 4h 42m and costs ₹9,000 - ₹19,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹750 - ₹6,000 and takes 26h 5m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 28h 49m.
What companies run services between Indore, India and Ranchi, India?
IndiGo Airlines, Air India Limited, and Air India Express fly from Indore (IDR) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Indore Jn Bg to Ranchi via Raigarh in around 26h 5m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Indore to Birsa Munda Airport via Pune
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–18,000
Flights from Indore to Birsa Munda Airport via Ahmedabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–18,000
Flights from Indore to Birsa Munda Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–18,000
Flights from Indore to Birsa Munda Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–18,000
Flights from Indore to Birsa Munda Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–18,000
Flights from Indore to Birsa Munda Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–18,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Indore to Birsa Munda Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–22,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Indore Jn Bg to Raigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹500–4,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹500–650
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,900–2,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹3,200–4,000
Train from Raigarh to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Khandwa to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹600–4,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹600–800
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹3,800–4,900
- Phone
- +919228009328
- rajratanbus@gmail.com
- Website
- Raj Ratan Tours & Travels
Bus from Indore, Madhya Pradesh to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Raj Ratan Tours & Travels
Bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Ranchi, Jharkhand
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Shree Savariya Travels and Transport
- Phone
- +91 99296 11119
- info@jakhartravels.com
- Website
- Jakhar Travels
Bus from Indore, Madhya Pradesh to Nagpur, Maharashtra
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Jakhar Travels
- Phone
- +91 83281 41344
- syed.hashmi06@gmail.com
- Website
- Fast Track Tours & Travels
Bus from Nagpur, Maharashtra to Ranchi, Jharkhand
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Fast Track Tours & Travels
- Website
- Prabhat Bus Service
Bus from Indore, Madhya Pradesh to Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Prabhat Bus Service
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Booking & Getting There
Indore to Ranchi bus services, operated by Raj Ratan Tours & Travels, arrive at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh station.
Indore to Ranchi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Raigarh station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indore to Ranchi is 1164 km. It takes approximately 17h 39m to drive from Indore to Ranchi.
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