There are 6 ways to get from Meerut to Ranchi by bus, plane, train, or car
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Bus to Indira Gandhi International Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Meerut to Kashmiri Gatebus
- Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane DEL - IXR
4h 46m₹6,547–14,848Train
cheapest- Take the train from Meerut City to Ghaziabadtrain 12018 / ...
- Take the train from Ghaziabad to Ranchitrain 18310
26h 44m₹674–5,451Bus, train
- Take the bus from Meerut to Kashmiri Gatebus
- Take the train from New Delhi to Ranchitrain 12878 / ...
21h 37m₹1,312–5,928Bus
- Take the bus from Meerut to Kashmiri Gatebus
- Take the bus from ISBT Kashmere gate to Patna Patliputra Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Patliputra Bairiya ISBT - Patna to Ranchi Kanta Toli Chowkbus
27h 30m₹4,339–5,497Drive 1,118.1 km
- Drive from Meerut to Ranchicar 1,118.1 km
16h 25m₹12,179–17,591Train to Hindon, fly
- Take the train from Meerut City to Ghaziabadtrain
- Fly from Hindon (HDO) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane HDO - IXR
7h 13m₹10,634–26,311
Meerut to Ranchi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Meerut to Ranchi is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹5,500 and takes 26h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Meerut to Ranchi is to bus and fly which takes 4h 46m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹15,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Meerut to Ranchi. However, there are services departing from Meerut and arriving at Ranchi Kanta Toli Chowk via ISBT Kashmere gate and Patliputra Bairiya ISBT - Patna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Meerut to Ranchi. However, there are services departing from Meerut City and arriving at Ranchi via Ghaziabad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 44m.
The distance between Meerut and Ranchi is 1101 km. The road distance is 1118.1 km.
The best way to get from Meerut to Ranchi without a car is to bus and train which takes 21h 37m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹6,000.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Meerut to Ranchi, including transfers.
Meerut to Ranchi bus services, operated by Laxmi Holidays, depart from Meerut station.
Meerut to Ranchi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Meerut City station.
The best way to get from Meerut to Ranchi is to bus which takes 27h 30m and costs ₹4,300 - ₹5,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹650 - ₹5,500 and takes 26h 44m.
What companies run services between Meerut, India and Ranchi, India?
You can take a bus from Meerut to Ranchi Kanta Toli Chowk via Kashmiri Gate, ISBT Kashmere gate, Patna Patliputra Bus Terminal, and Patliputra Bairiya ISBT - Patna in around 27h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Meerut City to Ranchi via Ghaziabad in around 26h 44m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–12,000
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport via Patna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–12,000
Flights from Hindon to Birsa Munda Airport via Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–24,000
Flights from Hindon to Birsa Munda Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹15,000–27,000
Flights from Hindon to Birsa Munda Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–25,000
Flights from Hindon to Birsa Munda Airport via Varanasi, Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–24,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from New Delhi to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–4,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹600–700
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹3,600–4,500
Train from Meerut City to Ghaziabad
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Ghaziabad to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹550–4,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹550–700
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹3,500–4,500
- Phone
- +91 8377971006
- laxmiholidays001@gmail.com
- Website
- laxmiholidays.com
Bus from Meerut to Kashmiri Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹650–1,400
- Schedules at
- laxmiholidays.com
- Phone
- +91 08046333629
- mashanti66@gmail.com
- Website
- maashantitravels.com
Bus from Patliputra Bairiya ISBT - Patna to Ranchi Kanta Toli Chowk
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–1,100
- Website
- https://www.maashantitravels.com/
- Adult
- ₹650–1,100
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More Questions & Answers
Meerut to Ranchi bus services, operated by Laxmi Holidays, arrive at Kashmiri Gate station.
Meerut to Ranchi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ghaziabad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Meerut to Ranchi is 1118 km. It takes approximately 16h 25m to drive from Meerut to Ranchi.
There are 98+ hotels available in Ranchi.