Ranchi to Varanasi

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Ranchi to Varanasi Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price
Taxi	TravelODesk India	Comfort 3pax	Any time	+5h 20m	$170.00
Train	Indian Railways	EC - Extended AC Chair Class	05:10	13:00	$28.92
Flight	IndiGo	Economy	07:30	16:25	$89.17
Flight	Air India	Business	08:45	12:50	$296.07
Flight	IndiGo	Economy	09:10	21:00	$185.31
Flight	IndiGo	Economy	09:40	20:25	$96.06
Flight	Air India Express	Economy	10:25	20:25	$151.93
Flight	Air India	Economy	11:55	12:35	$247.05
Flight	IndiGo	Economy	12:25	21:35	$115.88
Flight	Air India	Economy	13:45	12:50	$304.37
Flight	IndiGo	Economy	14:50	21:00	$185.31
Flight	IndiGo	Economy	15:15	20:25	$96.06
Flight	Air India	Economy	15:45	12:10	$366.98
Flight	IndiGo	Economy	16:10	16:25	$120.85
Flight	Air India	Economy	16:30	12:35	$246.43
Flight	Air India	Economy	17:00	15:00	$165.88
Bus	Vijay Rath	AC Seater	17:40	04:30	$8.77
Train	Indian Railways	3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper	18:00	01:30	$17.80
Flight	Air India	Business	18:50	15:00	$285.80
Flight	Air India Express	Economy	19:25	07:30	$132.36

How to get from Ranchi to Varanasi

Travelling between Ranchi and Varanasi is possible by Flight, bus, train and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Taxi is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 18.09 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 8.44.

How long does it take to get from Ranchi to Varanasi?

It can take you anywhere between 5 and 13 hours to travel between Ranchi and Varanasi depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Ranchi and Varanasi. Flight will bring you to your destination in 4h 45m. Taxi does a much slower job and take about 12h 30m to reach Varanasi.

How much does it cost to get from Ranchi to Varanasi?

Travelling between Ranchi and Varanasi can be as cheap as USD 8.44 if you opt for a Vijay Rath bus and as expensive as USD 18.09 if you buy a Vijay Rath Bus ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Ranchi and Varanasi ?

5 from Ranchi to Varanasi starting from 21:00 Ranchi until 21:30 Ranchi

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Ranchi to Varanasi.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Ranchi to Varanasi overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Ranchi and Varanasi

BusYar Arzoo, Natraj Bus, Rajdhani bus service, Vijay Rath

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Ranchi and Varanasi

Cab Expresso, TaxiBazaar, TravelODesk India

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Ranchi to Varanasi?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

94% took a train
6% opted for a bus

Transportation from Ranchi to Varanasi

Trains are not available
Buses are not available
Ferries are not available
Flights are not available
Taxis are not available
Vans are not available

Ranchi to Varanasi