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

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There are 8 ways to get from Lucknow to Ranchi by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane plane LKO - IXR
    5h 14m
    ₹7,372–20,447

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lucknow to Muritrain train 12876
    2. Take the train from Muri to Ranchitrain train 13351 / ...
    16h 54m
    ₹515–3,966

  3. Train via Varanasi

    1. Take the train from Lucknow to Varanasi Jntrain train 13258 / ...
    2. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Ranchitrain train 20888 / ...
    13h 25m
    ₹518–3,952

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lucknow to Ranchibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    15h 35m
    ₹650–2,100

  5. Drive  668.1 km

    1. Drive from Lucknow to Ranchicar car 668.1 km
    10h 2m
    ₹7,469–10,788

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lucknow to Ranchitaxi taxi 668.1 km
    10h 2m
    ₹12,000–15,000

  7. Train to Kanpur Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Lucknow to Kanpur Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Kanpur Airport (KNU) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane plane KNU - IXR
    7h 46m
    ₹8,973–23,431

  8. Bus via Faizabad

    1. Take the bus from Alambagh to Devkalibus bus Ordinary
    2. Take the bus from Devkali Bypass to Ranchibus bus
    17h 26m
    ₹1,480–1,856

Lucknow to Ranchi by train

Calendar12Weekly Trains
Duration13h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket₹518Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 603.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Lucknow, India and Ranchi, India?

IndiGo Airlines and Air India Express fly from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lucknow to Ranchi via Varanasi Jn in around 13h 25m.

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