There are 5 ways to get from Manali to Ranchi by plane, bus, train, 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 Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane MAA - IXR
4h 29m₹8,893–18,494Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from M.F.L. to Central Stationbus 28A
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Ranchitrain 13352
33h₹715–5,597Bus
- Take the bus from M.F.L. to Central Stationbus 28A
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Bhubaneswar, Odishabus
- Take the bus from Bhubaneswar, Odisha to Ranchi, Jharkhandbus
36h 26mDrive 1,563.7 km
- Drive from Manali to Ranchicar 1,563.7 km
23h 31m₹17,642–25,482Bus via Cuttack
- Take the bus from M.F.L. to Chintadripetbus 28A
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Cuttack, Odishabus
- Take the bus from Cuttack, Odisha to Ranchi, Jharkhandbus
36h 41m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manali to Ranchi is to bus and train which costs ₹700 - ₹6,000 and takes 33h.
The fastest way to get from Manali to Ranchi is to fly which takes 4h 29m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹19,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Manali to Ranchi. However, there are services departing from M.F.L. and arriving at Ranchi, Jharkhand via Chennai, Tamil Nadu and Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 26m.
The distance between Manali and Ranchi is 1313 km. The road distance is 1563.7 km.
The best way to get from Manali to Ranchi without a car is to bus and train which takes 33h and costs ₹700 - ₹6,000.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Manali to Ranchi, including transfers.
Manali to Ranchi bus services, operated by MTC, depart from M.F.L. station.
The best way to get from Manali to Ranchi is to fly which takes 4h 29m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹19,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 36h 26m.
Manali to Ranchi bus services, operated by MTC, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manali to Ranchi is 1564 km. It takes approximately 23h 31m to drive from Manali to Ranchi.
What companies run services between Manali, Tamil Nādu, India and Ranchi, India?
IndiGo Airlines and Air India Express fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from M.F.L. to Ranchi, Jharkhand via Central Station, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and Bhubaneswar, Odisha in around 36h 26m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–22,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–22,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport via Pune
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–22,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–19,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹700–5,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹700–850
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,500–3,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹4,200–5,500
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- Customercare.Mtc@Tn.Gov.in
- Website
- MTC
Bus from M.F.L. to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹14–100
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹14–21
- Express Service
- ₹21–30
- Deluxe Service
- ₹30–45
- A/C Service
- ₹45–100
Bus from M.F.L. to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹14–100
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹14–21
- Express Service
- ₹21–30
- Deluxe Service
- ₹30–45
- A/C Service
- ₹45–100
Bus from M.F.L. to Chintadripet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹15–110
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹15–22
- Express Service
- ₹23–35
- Deluxe Service
- ₹30–45
- A/C Service
- ₹50–110
- Website
- MRM Travels
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- MRM Travels
- Website
- Mahalaxmi Bus
Bus from Bhubaneswar, Odisha to Ranchi, Jharkhand
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Mahalaxmi Bus
- Website
- Shantilata Travels
Bus from Cuttack, Odisha to Ranchi, Jharkhand
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Shantilata Travels
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