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Ranchi to Bhowali

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ranchi, Jharkhand to Bhowali, Uttarakhand.

1150 kmDistance

23 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹12750

Sedan₹15050

SUV₹19700

Innova / MUV₹22050

Tempo Traveller₹25600

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹1270

AC Seater₹2070

Non-AC Sleeper₹1840

AC Sleeper₹2650

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3270

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Train

Sleeper₹720

Economy₹1180

Third AC₹1640

Second AC₹2330

First AC₹3250

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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.

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By Car: Ranchi to Bhowali

1150 km · ~25h · About 23h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

Start from Ranchi
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
83 km · 1h 40m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 383
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 533
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 683
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
83 km · 1h 40m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 767
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 917
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1067
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
83 km · 1h 40m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Bhowali
Bhowali, Uttarakhand
Hotels in Bhowali

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 Bhowali

1150 km · ~25h 34m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

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 → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~575 km
~12h 47m|Tentative fare ₹630–₹1,660
Search buses Ranchi to Bhowali
Change buses at a major city (around km 575)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Bhowali. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
change point 1 → Bhowali
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~575 km
~12h 47m|Tentative fare ₹630–₹1,660
Search buses Ranchi to Bhowali
Arrive in Bhowali
Bhowali, Uttarakhand
Hotels in Bhowali

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 Bhowali

Nearest railway stations: Ranchi for Ranchi, Kathgodam for Bhowali.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 28h 45m in total

RANCHI - NEW DELHI Rajdhani Exp#12439 · Rajdhani

05:55 PMRanchi

16h 42m197 stops

10:37 AM^+1dGhaziabad

1A2A3ARunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 5h 43m wait

Uttarakhand Sampark Kranti Express#15035 · Sampark Kranti

04:20 PMGhaziabad

6h 20m34 stops

10:40 PMKathgodam

3ACCRunning days & live status ↗

1 change · 29h 30m in total

Ranchi-New Delhi Rajdhani Express#12453 · Rajdhani

05:10 PMRanchi

17h 27m170 stops

10:37 AM^+1dGhaziabad

1A2A3ARunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 5h 43m wait

Uttarakhand Sampark Kranti Express#15035 · Sampark Kranti

04:20 PMGhaziabad

6h 20m34 stops

10:40 PMKathgodam

3ACCRunning days & live status ↗

1 change · 29h 30m in total

Ranchi-New Delhi Garib Rath#12877 · Garib Rath

05:10 PMRanchi

17h 27m170 stops

10:37 AM^+1dGhaziabad

3ARunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 5h 43m wait

Uttarakhand Sampark Kranti Express#15035 · Sampark Kranti

04:20 PMGhaziabad

6h 20m34 stops

10:40 PMKathgodam

3ACCRunning days & live status ↗

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.

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