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Ranchi to Palampur

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ranchi, Jharkhand to Palampur, Himachal Pradesh.

1691 kmDistance

33.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹18700

Sedan₹22080

SUV₹28900

Innova / MUV₹32330

Tempo Traveller₹37500

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹1860

AC Seater₹3040

Non-AC Sleeper₹2710

AC Sleeper₹3890

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4780

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Train

Sleeper₹1040

Economy₹1720

Third AC₹2400

Second AC₹3410

First AC₹4760

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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.

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By Car: Ranchi to Palampur

1691 km · ~36h 29m · About 34h of driving split over 4 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 150
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
123 km · 2h 27m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 423
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 573
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 723
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
123 km · 2h 27m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 846
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 996
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1146
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
123 km · 2h 27m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1268
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1418
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1568
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
123 km · 2h 27m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Palampur
Palampur, Himachal Pradesh
Hotels in Palampur

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 Palampur

1691 km · ~37h 36m · 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) · ~846 km
~18h 48m|Tentative fare ₹930–₹2,420
Search buses Ranchi to Palampur
Change buses at a major city (around km 846)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Palampur. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
change point 1 → Palampur
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~846 km
~18h 48m|Tentative fare ₹930–₹2,420
Search buses Ranchi to Palampur
Arrive in Palampur
Palampur, Himachal Pradesh
Hotels in Palampur

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 Palampur

Nearest railway stations: Ranchi for Ranchi, Palampur Himachal for Palampur.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 55h 20m in total

Rourkela-JammuTawi Express#18601 · Express

03:10 PMHatia

43h 40m242 stops

10:50 AM^+2dPathankot

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Pathankot — about 5h wait

PATHANKOT - BAIJNATHPAPROLA PASSENGER#52469 · Passenger

03:50 PMPathankot

6h 40m24 stops

10:30 PMBaijnath Paprola

Running days & live status ↗

1 change · 65h 55m in total

Rourkela-JammuTawi Express#18601 · Express

03:10 PMHatia

43h 40m242 stops

10:50 AM^+2dPathankot

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Pathankot — about 15h 25m wait

Kangra Valley Rail Passenger#52471 · Passenger

02:15 AMPathankot

6h 50m24 stops

09:05 AMBaijnath Paprola

Running days & live status ↗

1 change · 67h 35m in total

Rourkela-JammuTawi Express#18601 · Express

03:10 PMHatia

43h 40m242 stops

10:50 AM^+2dPathankot

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Pathankot — about 17h 10m wait

Kangra Valley Rail Passenger#52463 · Passenger

04:00 AMPathankot

6h 45m26 stops

10:45 AMBaijnath Paprola

Running days & live status ↗

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.

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