Ranchi to Munger
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ranchi, Jharkhand to Munger, Bihar.
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 Munger
331 km · ~6h 57m · About 7h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Ranchi
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near Barki SariaAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
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 Munger
331 km · ~7h 21m · 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 → Munger
AC Seater / Volvo · ~331 km
~7h 21m|Tentative fare ₹360–₹980
Usual tea / meal halts: Dhanwar (~170 km)
- Arrive in Munger
Munger, Bihar
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 Munger
Nearest railway stations: Ranchi for Ranchi, Sahibpur Kamal Jn for Munger.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 11h in total
Change trains at Chandrapura — about 53m wait
1 change · 11h 40m in total
Change trains at Muri — about 1h 30m wait
1 change · 12h in total
Change trains at Salanpur — about 1h 18m 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 Munger: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Ranchi to Munger is about 331 km by road, roughly 6.6 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 331 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹3,740 · Sedan ₹4,400 · SUV ₹5,780 · Innova / MUV ₹6,490 · Tempo Traveller ₹7,580
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹360 · AC Seater ₹600 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹530 · AC Sleeper ₹760 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹980
- Train: Sleeper ₹230 · Economy ₹360 · Third AC ₹490 · Second AC ₹690 · First AC ₹960
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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