Ranchi to Dinhata
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ranchi, Jharkhand to Dinhata, West Bengal.
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 Dinhata
679 km · ~14h 15m · About 14h 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 · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
190 km · 3h 47m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 340Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 490Look 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 Dinhata
679 km · ~15h 5m · 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 → Dinhata
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~679 km
~15h 5m|Tentative fare ₹750–₹1,950
- Arrive in Dinhata
Dinhata, West Bengal
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 Dinhata
Nearest railway stations: Ranchi for Ranchi, New Cooch Behar for Dinhata.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 17h 58m in total
Change trains at Khana Jn — about 1h 4m wait
1 change · 17h 58m in total
Change trains at Khana Jn — about 1h 3m wait
1 change · 20h 23m in total
Change trains at Khana Jn — about 4h 3m wait
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 Dinhata: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Ranchi to Dinhata is about 679 km by road, roughly 13.6 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 679 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹7,570 · Sedan ₹8,930 · SUV ₹11,690 · Innova / MUV ₹13,100 · Tempo Traveller ₹15,240
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹750 · AC Seater ₹1,220 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,090 · AC Sleeper ₹1,560 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,950
- Train: Sleeper ₹440 · Economy ₹710 · Third AC ₹980 · Second AC ₹1,390 · First AC ₹1,930
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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