Ranchi to Jammu
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ranchi, Jharkhand to Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir.
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 Jammu
1899 km · ~41h 19m · About 38h 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 · 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.
80 km · 1h 36m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 380Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 530Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 680Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
80 km · 1h 36m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 760Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 910Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1060Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
80 km · 1h 36m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1139Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1289Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1439Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
80 km · 1h 36m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1519Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1669Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1819Look 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 Jammu
1899 km · ~42h 14m · 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) · ~950 km
~21h 7m|Tentative fare ₹1,050–₹2,710
- Change buses at a major city (around km 950)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Jammu. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Jammu
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~950 km
~21h 7m|Tentative fare ₹1,050–₹2,710
- Arrive in Jammu
Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir
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 Jammu
Nearest railway stations: Ranchi for Ranchi, Jammu Tawi for Jammu.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 34h 45m in total
Change trains at Mughal Sarai Jn — about 2h 10m wait
1 change · 35h 20m in total
Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 5h 55m wait
1 change · 35h 45m in total
Change trains at New Delhi — about 9h 50m 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 Jammu: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Ranchi to Jammu is about 1899 km by road, roughly 38 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1899 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹20,990 · Sedan ₹24,790 · SUV ₹32,430 · Innova / MUV ₹36,280 · Tempo Traveller ₹42,080
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,090 · AC Seater ₹3,420 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,040 · AC Sleeper ₹4,370 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,370
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,170 · Economy ₹1,930 · Third AC ₹2,690 · Second AC ₹3,830 · First AC ₹5,350
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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