Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Ranchi

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Shimla to Ranchi by bus, plane, taxi, 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.

  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus bus
    2. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane plane IXC - IXR
    8h 17m
    ₹9,596–41,846

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chandigarh to Ranchitrain train 18310
    34h 22m
    ₹937–6,426

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Kalkataxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Kalka to New Delhitrain train
    3. Take the train from New Delhi to Ranchitrain train
    25h 22m
    ₹3,033–8,739

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tribune Chowk to Kashmiri Gatebus bus
    3. Take the bus from ISBT Kashmere gate to Patna Patliputra Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Patliputra Bairiya ISBT - Patna to Ranchi Kanta Toli Chowkbus bus
    33h 8m
    ₹4,436–6,925

  5. Drive 1,414 km

    1. Drive from Shimla to Ranchicar car 1,414 km
    21h 32m
    ₹15,328–22,141

Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) flights

Calendar58Weekly Planes
Duration6h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket₹6,756Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Ranchi Kanta Toli Chowk via Zirakpur, Tribune Chowk, Kashmiri Gate, ISBT Kashmere gate, Patna Patliputra Bus Terminal, and Patliputra Bairiya ISBT - Patna in around 33h 8m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around India

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Where to next?

Trips from Shimla

Trips to Ranchi

Popular routes