Dehradun to Ranchi
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Dehradun, Uttarakhand to Ranchi, Jharkhand.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Dehradun to Ranchi
1377 km · ~28h 52m · About 28h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Dehradun
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
194 km · 3h 53m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 344Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 494Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
194 km · 3h 53m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 689Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 839Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
194 km · 3h 53m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1033Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1183Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
194 km · 3h 53m drive from previous stop
Arrive in RanchiRanchi, Jharkhand
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Dehradun to Ranchi
1377 km · ~30h 38m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Dehradun
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Dehradun. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Dehradun → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~689 km
~15h 19m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹1,980
- Change buses at a major city (around km 689)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Ranchi. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Ranchi
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~689 km
~15h 19m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹1,980
- Arrive in Ranchi
Ranchi, Jharkhand
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Dehradun to Ranchi
Nearest railway stations: Dehradun for Dehradun, Ranchi for Ranchi.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 25h 50m in total
Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 3h 16m wait
1 change · 27h 10m in total
Change trains at Tilak Bridge — about 3h 2m wait
1 change · 27h 20m in total
Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 3h 16m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
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.
Dehradun to Ranchi: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Dehradun to Ranchi is about 1377 km by road, roughly 27.5 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1377 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹47,393 · Ertiga ₹60,405 · Innova ₹63,008 · Innova Crysta ₹77,596 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,07,251
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,510 · AC Seater ₹2,480 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,200 · AC Sleeper ₹3,170 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,910
- Train: Sleeper ₹860 · Economy ₹1,410 · Third AC ₹1,960 · Second AC ₹2,780 · First AC ₹3,890
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Want the full Ranchi guide?
Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Ranchi.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Dehradun to Ranchi. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
Hotels in Ranchi
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Ranchi
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Things to Do in Ranchi
Aqua World
An aquarium, game parlour and food court are worth seeing and good values.
Pahari Mandir
It gives an excellent 360-degree view of the city.
Tagore Hill
Tagore Hill is about 90 m (300 ft) above its base. The elder brother of Rabindranath Tagore, Jyotirindranath Tagore purchased the hillok Morabadi and built up an ashram…
Yogoda Satsanga Society of India- Ashram
Paramahansa Yogananda, the author of Autobiography of a Yogi, began his life's work here. The natural beauty and peaceful atmosphere offer refreshment to mind and spirit.
Ranchi Science Centre
The first science museum established in the state of Jharkhand. It houses several exhibits on astronomy, evolution and topics connected to the area such as coal mining.
State Museum Hotwar
An arts and cultural heritage museum showcasing Jharkhand's rich history.
Suggested Ranchi Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Ranchi
- Travel from Dehradun to Ranchi (about 27.5 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Pahari Mandir
Day 2Explore Ranchi
- Visit Jagannath Temple
- Visit Ranchi Lake
- Visit Jharkhand War Memorial
Day 3Last sights and departure
- Visit Yogoda Satsanga Society of India- Ashram
- Head back to Dehradun
Extend Your Trip
Add a nearby place to your Ranchi trip and see the full Dehradun → Ranchi → next stop route.
Ranchi → Parasnath Hills
About 135 km by road
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