Ranchi to Visakhapatnam
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Ranchi, Jharkhand to Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
Approx Distance: 865 km
Approx Duration: 19.2 hrs
Route overview
Ranchi to Visakhapatnam is about 865 km by road, roughly 19.2 hours of travel time.
By car: Ranchi to Visakhapatnam
About 17h of driving split over 2 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.
- 133 km (about 2h 39m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 433. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 583. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 733. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 133 km (about 2h 39m of driving) — Arrive in Visakhapatnam
By bus: Ranchi to Visakhapatnam
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 → Visakhapatnam. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~865 km Takes about 19h 13m. Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,470.
- Arrive in Visakhapatnam
By train: Ranchi to Visakhapatnam
The nearest railway stations are Ranchi for Ranchi and Marripalem for Visakhapatnam. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- DHANBAD - ALAPPUZHA Exp (13351) — departs 03:25 PM from Hatia, arrives 09:38 AM (+1 day) at Marripalem, 18h 13m
- HATIA - YESVANTPUR SF Exp (12835) — departs 06:20 PM from Hatia, arrives 09:40 AM (+1 day) at Marripalem, 15h 20m
- With one change, 17h 58m in total: HATIA - YESVANTPUR SF Exp (12835) 06:20 PM Hatia to 09:27 AM Pendurti, then Puducherry-Bhubaneswar Express (12897) 12:14 PM Pendurti to 12:18 PM Kottavalasa — change at Pendurti (about 2h 47m wait)
- With one change, 17h 58m in total: HATIA - YESVANTPUR SF Exp (12835) 06:20 PM Hatia to 09:27 AM Pendurti, then Rameswaram-Bhubaneswar Express (18495) 12:14 PM Pendurti to 12:18 PM Kottavalasa — change at Pendurti (about 2h 47m wait)
- With one change, 18h 7m in total: HATIA - YESVANTPUR SF Exp (12835) 06:20 PM Hatia to 09:27 AM Pendurti, then KANYAKUMARI - KOL HOWRAH Weekly Exp (12666) 12:20 PM Pendurti to 12:27 PM Kottavalasa — change at Pendurti (about 2h 53m wait)
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.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 865 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹9,620 · Sedan ₹11,350 · SUV ₹14,860 · Innova / MUV ₹16,640 · Tempo Traveller ₹19,330
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹950 · AC Seater ₹1,560 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,380 · AC Sleeper ₹1,990 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,470
- Train: Sleeper ₹550 · Economy ₹900 · Third AC ₹1,240 · Second AC ₹1,760 · First AC ₹2,450
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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