There are 4 ways to get from Ranchi to Bhopal by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO)plane IXR - BHO
5h 8m₹8,138–21,761Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ranchi to Itarsi Jntrain 18609
- Take the train from Itarsi Jn to Bhopal Jntrain 12621 / ...
25h₹718–5,431Bus
- Take the bus from Ranchi to Varanasibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Varanasi to Bhopalbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
25h 25mDrive 978.4 km
- Drive from Ranchi to Bhopalcar 978.4 km
14h 56m₹10,935–15,794
Ranchi to Bhopal by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ranchi to Bhopal is to train which costs ₹700 - ₹5,500 and takes 25h.
The fastest way to get from Ranchi to Bhopal is to fly which takes 5h 8m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹22,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ranchi to Bhopal. However, there are services departing from Ranchi and arriving at Bhopal via Varanasi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Ranchi to Bhopal. However, there are services departing from Ranchi and arriving at Bhopal Jn via Itarsi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h.
The distance between Ranchi and Bhopal is 832 km. The road distance is 978.4 km.
The best way to get from Ranchi to Bhopal without a car is to train which takes 25h and costs ₹700 - ₹5,500.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Ranchi to Bhopal, including transfers.
Ranchi to Bhopal bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Ranchi station.
Ranchi to Bhopal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ranchi station.
The best way to get from Ranchi to Bhopal is to fly which takes 5h 8m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹22,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹700 - ₹5,500 and takes 25h, you could also bus, which costs and takes 25h 25m.
What companies run services between Ranchi, India and Bhopal, India?
Air India Express and IndiGo Airlines fly from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ranchi to Bhopal Jn via Itarsi Jn in around 25h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Birsa Munda Airport to Raja Bhoj International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–20,000
Flights from Birsa Munda Airport to Raja Bhoj International Airport via Pune
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–21,000
Flights from Birsa Munda Airport to Raja Bhoj International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–26,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Birsa Munda Airport to Raja Bhoj International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–21,000
Flights from Birsa Munda Airport to Raja Bhoj International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–23,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ranchi to Itarsi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹550–4,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹550–700
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹3,400–4,400
Train from Itarsi Jn to Bhopal Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Ranchi to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Varanasi to Bhopal
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- preet.singh12@yahoo.com
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Ranchi to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Varanasi to Bhopal
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Ranchi to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Varanasi to Bhopal
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 9119900371
- gaurvsinghrajput044@gmail.com
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
Bus from Ranchi to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
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Booking & Getting There
Ranchi to Bhopal bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Varanasi station.
Ranchi to Bhopal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Itarsi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ranchi to Bhopal is 978 km. It takes approximately 14h 56m to drive from Ranchi to Bhopal.
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