There are 5 ways to get from Patna to Ranchi by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane PAT - IXR
58 min₹4,326–10,637Train
cheapest- Take the train from Patna Jn to Ranchitrain 12365 / ...
7h 45m₹250–2,000Bus
- Take the bus from Kankarbagh to Ranchi Kanta Toli Chowkbus
9h 13m₹650–1,100Drive 302.1 km
- Drive from Patna to Ranchicar 302.1 km
4h 39m₹3,238–4,677Taxi
- Take the taxi from Patna to Ranchitaxi 302.1 km
4h 39m₹6,000–7,500
Patna to Ranchi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Patna to Ranchi is to train which costs ₹250 - ₹2,000 and takes 7h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Patna to Ranchi is to fly which takes 58 min and costs ₹4,300 - ₹11,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kankarbagh and arriving at Ranchi Kanta Toli Chowk. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 13m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Patna Jn and arriving at Ranchi. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 45m.
The distance between Patna and Ranchi is 265 km. The road distance is 302.1 km.
The best way to get from Patna to Ranchi without a car is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs ₹250 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 58 min to get from Patna to Ranchi, including transfers.
Patna to Ranchi bus services, operated by Maa Shanti Travels, depart from Kankarbagh station.
Patna to Ranchi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Patna Jn station.
The best way to get from Patna to Ranchi is to fly which takes 58 min and costs ₹4,300 - ₹11,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹250 - ₹2,000 and takes 7h 45m, you could also bus, which costs ₹650 - ₹1,100 and takes 9h 13m.
What companies run services between Patna, India and Ranchi, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) 6 times a week. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Patna Jn to Ranchi 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹250–2,000 and the journey takes 7h 45m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport to Birsa Munda Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–10,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Patna Jn to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- Phone
- +91 08046333629
- mashanti66@gmail.com
- Website
- maashantitravels.com
Bus from Kankarbagh to Ranchi Kanta Toli Chowk
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–1,100
- Website
- https://www.maashantitravels.com/
- Adult
- ₹650–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
Nirvana Cabs
- Phone
- +91 73 24 94 28 84
- Website
- nirvanacab.com
Buddha Cab
- Phone
- +91 82 10 45 97 44
- Website
- buddhacab.in
Bharat Taxi
- Phone
- +91 96 96 00 09 99
- Website
- bharattaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Patna to Ranchi bus services, operated by Maa Shanti Travels, arrive at Ranchi Kanta Toli Chowk station.
Patna to Ranchi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ranchi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Patna to Ranchi is 302 km. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Patna to Ranchi.
There are 130+ hotels available in Ranchi.