There are 4 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 34m₹9,592–16,731Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from M.F.L. to Central Stationbus 28A
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Ranchitrain 13352
33h 5m₹935–5,862Bus
- Take the bus from M.F.L. to Central Stationbus 28A
- Take the bus from Chennai to Bhubaneswarbus
- Take the bus from Bhubaneswar to Ranchibus
38h 11m₹1,635–5,362Drive 1,563.9 km
- Drive from Manali to Ranchicar 1,563.9 km
23h 31m₹17,504–25,284
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 ₹900 - ₹6,000 and takes 33h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Manali to Ranchi is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs ₹9,500 - ₹17,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Manali to Ranchi. However, there are services departing from M.F.L. and arriving at Ranchi via Chennai and Bhubaneswar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 11m.
The distance between Manali and Ranchi is 1317 km. The road distance is 1563.9 km.
The best way to get from Manali to Ranchi without a car is to bus and train which takes 33h 5m and costs ₹900 - ₹6,000.
It takes approximately 4h 34m 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 34m and costs ₹9,500 - ₹17,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,600 - ₹5,500 and takes 38h 11m.
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 flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Manali to Ranchi via M.F.L., Central Station, Chennai, and Bhubaneswar in around 38h 11m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–20,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–20,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–20,000
- 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
- ₹22–30
- 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
- ₹22–30
- Deluxe Service
- ₹30–45
- A/C Service
- ₹45–100
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- care@zingbus.com
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Chennai to Bhubaneswar
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹900–3,400
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
Bus from Bhubaneswar to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,600
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- helpdesk@tranzking.com
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Chennai to Bhubaneswar
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Bhubaneswar to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Phone
- +91 94440 05266
- appleanbu66@gmail.com
- Website
- Apple Travels
Bus from Chennai to Bhubaneswar
- Ave. Duration
- 23h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Apple Travels
- Website
- Maa Thakurani Travels
Bus from Bhubaneswar to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Maa Thakurani Travels
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Bhubaneswar to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- preet.singh12@yahoo.com
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Bhubaneswar to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Sana Travels
Bus from Bhubaneswar to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Sana Travels
- Phone
- +91 91242 09161
- shreenilamadhabatravels@gmail.com
- Website
- Nilamadhab Travels
Bus from Bhubaneswar to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Nilamadhab Travels
- Website
- Shishpal Travels
Bus from Bhubaneswar to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Shishpal Travels
- Website
- Shantilata Travels
Bus from Bhubaneswar to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Shantilata Travels
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