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Ranchi to Anantnag

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ranchi, Jharkhand to Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir.

1978 kmDistance
39.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹21860
Sedan₹25810
SUV₹33780
Innova / MUV₹37780
Tempo Traveller₹43820
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2180
AC Seater₹3560
Non-AC Sleeper₹3160
AC Sleeper₹4550
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5590
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Train
Sleeper₹1220
Economy₹2010
Third AC₹2800
Second AC₹3990
First AC₹5570
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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: Ranchi to Anantnag

1978 km · ~42h 54m · About 40h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Ranchi

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 396

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 546

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 696

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 791

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 941

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1091

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1187

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1337

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1487

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  13. 96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1582

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1732

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1882

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  16. 96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Anantnag

    Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir

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: Ranchi to Anantnag

1978 km · ~43h 58m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Ranchi

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ranchi. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Ranchi → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~989 km

    ~21h 59m|Tentative fare ₹1,090–₹2,820

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 989)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Anantnag. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → Anantnag

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~989 km

    ~21h 59m|Tentative fare ₹1,090–₹2,820

  5. Arrive in Anantnag

    Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Ranchi to Anantnag

Nearest railway stations: Ranchi for Ranchi, Udhampur (about 90 km away) for Anantnag.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 38h 10m in total

RANCHI - NEW DELHI Rajdhani Exp#12439 · Rajdhani
05:55 PMRanchi
16h 55m205 stops
10:50 AM+1dNew Delhi

Change trains at New Delhi — about 10h wait

Uttar Sampark Kranti Express#12445 · Sampark Kranti
08:50 PMNew Delhi
11h 15m92 stops
08:05 AM+1dUdhampur

1 change · 38h 55m in total

Ranchi-New Delhi Rajdhani Express#12453 · Rajdhani
05:10 PMRanchi
17h 40m177 stops
10:50 AM+1dNew Delhi

Change trains at New Delhi — about 10h wait

Uttar Sampark Kranti Express#12445 · Sampark Kranti
08:50 PMNew Delhi
11h 15m92 stops
08:05 AM+1dUdhampur

1 change · 38h 55m in total

Ranchi-New Delhi Garib Rath#12877 · Garib Rath
05:10 PMRanchi
17h 40m177 stops
10:50 AM+1dNew Delhi

Change trains at New Delhi — about 10h wait

Uttar Sampark Kranti Express#12445 · Sampark Kranti
08:50 PMNew Delhi
11h 15m92 stops
08:05 AM+1dUdhampur

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.

Transport Options

Ranchi to Anantnag: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Ranchi to Anantnag is about 1978 km by road, roughly 39.6 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1978 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹21,860 · Sedan ₹25,810 · SUV ₹33,780 · Innova / MUV ₹37,780 · Tempo Traveller ₹43,820
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,180 · AC Seater ₹3,560 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,160 · AC Sleeper ₹4,550 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,590
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,220 · Economy ₹2,010 · Third AC ₹2,800 · Second AC ₹3,990 · First AC ₹5,570

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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