Ranchi to Edathua
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ranchi, Jharkhand to Edathua, Kerala.
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 Edathua
2362 km · ~51h 14m · About 47h of driving split over 6 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.
94 km · 1h 52m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 394Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 544Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 694Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
94 km · 1h 52m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 787Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 937Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1087Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
94 km · 1h 52m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1181Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1331Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1481Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
94 km · 1h 52m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1575Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1725Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1875Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
94 km · 1h 52m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1968Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2118Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2268Look 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 Edathua
2362 km · ~52h 27m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. 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) · ~787 km
~17h 29m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,250
- Change buses at a major city (around km 787)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Edathua. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~787 km
~17h 29m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,250
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1575)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Edathua. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Edathua
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~787 km
~17h 29m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,250
- Arrive in Edathua
Edathua, Kerala
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 Edathua
Nearest railway stations: Ranchi for Ranchi, Karuvatta Halt for Edathua.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 46h 23m in total
Change trains at Ramapuram — about 3h 18m wait
1 change · 47h 38m in total
Change trains at Vizianagram Jn — about 4h 30m wait
1 change · 49h 40m in total
Change trains at Vizianagram Jn — about 4h 30m 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 Edathua: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Ranchi to Edathua is about 2362 km by road, roughly 47.2 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2362 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹26,080 · Sedan ₹30,810 · SUV ₹40,300 · Innova / MUV ₹45,080 · Tempo Traveller ₹52,260
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,600 · AC Seater ₹4,250 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,780 · AC Sleeper ₹5,430 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,660
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,450 · Economy ₹2,390 · Third AC ₹3,340 · Second AC ₹4,750 · First AC ₹6,640
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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