Ranchi to Delhi
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ranchi, Jharkhand to Delhi, Haryana.
Tentative Fare Estimate
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 Delhi
1296 km · ~27h 55m · About 26h 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 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
132 km · 2h 38m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 432Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 582Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 732Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
132 km · 2h 38m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 864Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1014Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1164Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
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 Delhi
1296 km · ~28h 48m · 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) · ~648 km
~14h 24m|Tentative fare ₹710–₹1,860
- Change buses at a major city (around km 648)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Delhi. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Delhi
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~648 km
~14h 24m|Tentative fare ₹710–₹1,860
- Arrive in Delhi
Delhi, Haryana
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 Delhi
Nearest railway stations: Ranchi for Ranchi, New Delhi for Delhi.
Direct trains
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 Delhi: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Ranchi to Delhi is about 1296 km by road, roughly 25.9 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1296 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹14,360 · Sedan ₹16,950 · SUV ₹22,180 · Innova / MUV ₹24,820 · Tempo Traveller ₹28,810
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,430 · AC Seater ₹2,330 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,070 · AC Sleeper ₹2,980 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,680
- Train: Sleeper ₹810 · Economy ₹1,330 · Third AC ₹1,840 · Second AC ₹2,620 · First AC ₹3,660
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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