Ranchi to Ayodhya
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Ranchi, Jharkhand to Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.
Approx Distance: 644 km
Approx Duration: 14.3 hrs
Route overview
Ranchi to Ayodhya is about 644 km by road, roughly 14.3 hours of travel time.
By car: Ranchi to Ayodhya
About 13h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Ranchi. 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.
- 172 km (about 3h 26m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 322. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 472. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 172 km (about 3h 26m of driving) — Arrive in Ayodhya
By bus: Ranchi to Ayodhya
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- 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.
- Ranchi → Ayodhya. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~644 km Takes about 14h 19m. Tentative fare ₹710–₹1,850.
- Arrive in Ayodhya
By train: Ranchi to Ayodhya
The nearest railway stations are Ranchi for Ranchi and Ayodhya for Ayodhya. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With one change, 15h 13m in total: RANCHI - MUMBAI LTT Exp (18609) 09:05 PM Ranchi to 11:34 PM Tupkadih, then Jallianwalabagh Express (18103) 12:26 AM Tupkadih to 12:18 PM Sohwal — change at Tupkadih (about 52m wait)
- With one change, 15h 38m in total: RANCHI - KAMAKHYA Exp (15661) 08:40 PM Ranchi to 10:18 PM Kotshila, then Jallianwalabagh Express (18103) 11:42 PM Kotshila to 12:18 PM Sohwal — change at Kotshila (about 1h 24m wait)
- With one change, 15h 38m in total: Ranchi-Jaynagar Express (18605) 08:40 PM Ranchi to 11:07 PM Tupkadih, then Jallianwalabagh Express (18103) 12:26 AM Tupkadih to 12:18 PM Sohwal — change at Tupkadih (about 1h 19m 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 644 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹7,180 · Sedan ₹8,470 · SUV ₹11,100 · Innova / MUV ₹12,440 · Tempo Traveller ₹14,470
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹710 · AC Seater ₹1,160 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,030 · AC Sleeper ₹1,480 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,850
- Train: Sleeper ₹420 · Economy ₹670 · Third AC ₹930 · Second AC ₹1,320 · First AC ₹1,830
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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