Erode to Ranchi
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Erode, Tamil Nadu to Ranchi, Jharkhand.
Approx Distance: 2026 km
Approx Duration: 45 hrs
Route overview
Erode to Ranchi is about 2026 km by road, roughly 45 hours of travel time.
By car: Erode to Ranchi
About 41h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Erode. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 105 km (about 2h 6m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 405. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 555. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 705. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 105 km (about 2h 6m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 810. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 960. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1110. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 105 km (about 2h 6m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1216. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1366. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1516. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 105 km (about 2h 6m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1621. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1771. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1921. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 105 km (about 2h 6m of driving) — Arrive in Ranchi
By bus: Erode to Ranchi
3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Erode. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Erode. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Erode → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~675 km Takes about 15h. Tentative fare ₹740–₹1,940.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 675). 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 → change point 2. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~675 km Takes about 15h. Tentative fare ₹740–₹1,940.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1351). 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 2 → Ranchi. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~675 km Takes about 15h. Tentative fare ₹740–₹1,940.
- Arrive in Ranchi
By train: Erode to Ranchi
The nearest railway stations are Erode Jn for Erode and Ranchi for Ranchi. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- ALAPPUZHA - DHANBAD (Bokaro) Express (13352) — departs 02:00 PM from Erode Jn, arrives 08:20 AM (+2 days) at Hatia, 42h 20m
- With one change, 36h 6m in total: Coimbatore-Tirupati (Triweekly) SF Intercity Expre (12758) 07:09 AM Ingur to 11:32 AM Bommasamudram, then YESVANTPUR - HATIA SF Exp (12836) 12:50 PM Bommasamudram to 07:15 PM Hatia — change at Bommasamudram (about 1h 18m wait)
- With one change, 36h 6m in total: Coimbatore-Yesvantpur SF Special (06621) 07:09 AM Ingur to 10:15 AM Somanayakkanpti, then YESVANTPUR - HATIA SF Exp (12836) 11:00 AM Somanayakkanpti to 07:15 PM Hatia — change at Somanayakkanpti (about 45m wait)
- With one change, 37h 15m in total: NAGERCOIL - CHENNAI SF Exp (12690) 06:00 AM Erode Jn to 08:48 AM Jolarpettai, then YESVANTPUR - HATIA SF Exp (12836) 11:15 AM Jolarpettai to 07:15 PM Hatia — change at Jolarpettai (about 2h 27m 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 2026 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹22,390 · Sedan ₹26,440 · SUV ₹34,590 · Innova / MUV ₹38,690 · Tempo Traveller ₹44,870
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,230 · AC Seater ₹3,650 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,240 · AC Sleeper ₹4,660 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,720
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,250 · Economy ₹2,060 · Third AC ₹2,870 · Second AC ₹4,080 · First AC ₹5,700
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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