Chhapra to Ranchi
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Chhapra, Bihar to Ranchi, Jharkhand.
Approx Distance: 360 km
Approx Duration: 8 hrs
Route overview
Chhapra to Ranchi is about 360 km by road, roughly 8 hours of travel time. The road passes near Gaya.
By car: Chhapra to Ranchi
About 7h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Chhapra. An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest & refuel near Gaya. About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest & refuel near Saunda. About 300 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
- 60 km (about 1h 12m of driving) — Arrive in Ranchi
By bus: Chhapra to Ranchi
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Chhapra. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Chhapra. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Chhapra → Ranchi. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~360 km Takes about 8h. Tentative fare ₹400–₹1,060. Usual tea/meal halts: Bodh Gaya (~170 km).
- Arrive in Ranchi
By train: Chhapra to Ranchi
The nearest railway stations are Chhapra for Chhapra and Ranchi for Ranchi. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- Maurya Express (15028) — departs 11:40 AM from Chhapra Kacheri, arrives 07:45 AM (+1 day) at Ranchi, 20h 5m
- With one change, 9h 36m in total: New Delhi-Howrah Rajdhani Express (12306) 04:19 AM Kulharia to 04:50 AM Patna Jn, then Patna-Ranchi Jan Shatabdi Express (12365) 06:15 AM Patna Jn to 01:55 PM Ranchi — change at Patna Jn (about 1h 25m wait)
- With one change, 12h 27m in total: NEW DELHI - DIBRUGARH TOWN Rajdhani Exp (12424) 01:28 AM Kulharia to 02:00 AM Patna Jn, then Patna-Ranchi Jan Shatabdi Express (12365) 06:15 AM Patna Jn to 01:55 PM Ranchi — change at Patna Jn (about 4h 15m wait)
- With one change, 14h 32m in total: Sampoorna Kranti Express (12394) 06:23 AM Kulharia to 06:55 AM Patna Jn, then Patna-Hatia Super Express (18625) 11:40 AM Patna Jn to 08:55 PM Hatia — change at Patna Jn (about 4h 45m wait)
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 360 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹4,060 · Sedan ₹4,780 · SUV ₹6,270 · Innova / MUV ₹7,040 · Tempo Traveller ₹8,220
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹400 · AC Seater ₹650 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹580 · AC Sleeper ₹830 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,060
- Train: Sleeper ₹250 · Economy ₹390 · Third AC ₹530 · Second AC ₹750 · First AC ₹1,040
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Other routes
More routes from Chhapra
- Chhapra to Patna
- Chhapra to Nalanda
- Chhapra to Rajgir
- Chhapra to Bodh Gaya
- Chhapra to Kushinagar
- Chhapra to Varanasi
- Chhapra to Deoghar
- Chhapra to Ayodhya
- Chhapra to Singrauli
- Chhapra to Prayagraj
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- Ranchi to Bodh Gaya
- Ranchi to Rajgir
- Ranchi to Deoghar
- Ranchi to Nalanda
- Ranchi to Shantiniketan
- Ranchi to Patna
- Ranchi to Singrauli
- Ranchi to Digha
- Ranchi to Varanasi
- Ranchi to Kolkata
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