Ranchi to Gulmarg
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Ranchi, Jharkhand to Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir.
Approx Distance: 2075 km
Approx Duration: 46.1 hrs
Route overview
Ranchi to Gulmarg is about 2075 km by road, roughly 46.1 hours of travel time.
By car: Ranchi to Gulmarg
About 42h of driving split over 5 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.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 115 km (about 2h 18m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 415. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 565. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 715. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 115 km (about 2h 18m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 830. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 980. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1130. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 115 km (about 2h 18m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1245. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1395. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1545. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 115 km (about 2h 18m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1660. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1810. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1960. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 115 km (about 2h 18m of driving) — Arrive in Gulmarg
By bus: Ranchi to Gulmarg
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) · ~692 km Takes about 15h 23m. Tentative fare ₹760–₹1,990.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 692). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Gulmarg. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~692 km Takes about 15h 23m. Tentative fare ₹760–₹1,990.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1383). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Gulmarg. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Gulmarg. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~692 km Takes about 15h 23m. Tentative fare ₹760–₹1,990.
- Arrive in Gulmarg
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2075 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹22,930 · Sedan ₹27,080 · SUV ₹35,430 · Innova / MUV ₹39,630 · Tempo Traveller ₹45,950
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,280 · AC Seater ₹3,740 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,320 · AC Sleeper ₹4,770 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,860
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,280 · Economy ₹2,110 · Third AC ₹2,940 · Second AC ₹4,180 · First AC ₹5,840
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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