There are 8 ways to get from Ranchi to Forbesganj by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ranchi to Darbhangabus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Darbhanga to Forbesganjbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
14h 35mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Ranchi to Barsoi Jntrain 15661
- Take the train from Barsoi Jn to Forbesganjtrain 15724
17h 18m₹477–3,662Drive 520.7 km
- Drive from Ranchi to Forbesganjcar 520.7 km
8h 8m₹5,820–8,407Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ranchi to Forbesganjtaxi 520.7 km
8h 8m₹10,000–13,000Fly to Bagdogra Airport, train
- Fly from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane IXR - IXB
- Take the train from Baghdogra to Forbesganjtrain
12h 22m₹9,058–18,111Train via Khagaria
- Take the train from Ranchi to Khagaria Jn.train 18626
- Take the train from Khagaria Jn. to Forbesganjtrain 12488
19h 15m₹497–3,890Fly to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport, train
- Fly from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT)plane IXR - PAT
- Take the train from Patliputra to Forbesganjtrain
9h 41m₹5,798–16,571Fly to Purnea Airport, train
- Fly from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Purnea Airport (PXN)plane IXR - PXN
- Take the train from Purnia Jn to Forbesganjtrain
6h 33m₹11,878–48,991
Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ranchi to Forbesganj is to train which costs ₹470 - ₹3,700 and takes 17h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Ranchi to Forbesganj is to fly and train which takes 6h 33m and costs ₹11,000 - ₹49,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ranchi to Forbesganj. However, there are services departing from Ranchi and arriving at Forbesganj via Darbhanga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Ranchi to Forbesganj. However, there are services departing from Ranchi and arriving at Forbesganj via Barsoi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 18m.
The distance between Ranchi and Forbesganj is 574 km. The road distance is 520.7 km.
The best way to get from Ranchi to Forbesganj without a car is to bus which takes 14h 35m and costs .
It takes approximately 14h 35m to get from Ranchi to Forbesganj, including transfers.
Ranchi to Forbesganj bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Ranchi station.
Ranchi to Forbesganj train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ranchi station.
The best way to get from Ranchi to Forbesganj is to bus which takes 14h 35m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹470 - ₹3,700 and takes 17h 18m.
What companies run services between Ranchi, India and Forbesganj, India?
You can take a bus from Ranchi to Forbesganj via Darbhanga in around 14h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ranchi to Forbesganj via Barsoi Jn in around 17h 18m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Birsa Munda Airport to Bagdogra Airport via Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–17,000
Flights from Birsa Munda Airport to Bagdogra Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–17,000
Flights from Birsa Munda Airport to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–12,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Birsa Munda Airport to Bagdogra Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–24,000
Flights from Birsa Munda Airport to Bagdogra Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–25,000
- Website
- starair.in
Flights from Birsa Munda Airport to Purnea Airport via Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–47,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ranchi to Barsoi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–390
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
Train from Barsoi Jn to Forbesganj
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Baghdogra to Forbesganj
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Ranchi to Khagaria Jn.
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹310–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,400
Train from Khagaria Jn. to Forbesganj
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Patliputra to Forbesganj
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
Train from Purnia Jn to Forbesganj
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Ranchi to Darbhanga
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Darbhanga to Forbesganj
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- preet.singh12@yahoo.com
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Darbhanga to Forbesganj
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–13,000
Ranchi Cabs
- Phone
- +91 900 666 6549
- Website
- ranchicabs.com
Ranchi Cab Service
- Phone
- +91 790 362 9240
- Website
- ranchicabservice.com
Ranchi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 933 416 0743
- Website
- ranchitaxi.in
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Booking & Getting There
Ranchi to Forbesganj bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Darbhanga station.
Ranchi to Forbesganj train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Barsoi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ranchi to Forbesganj is 521 km. It takes approximately 8h 8m to drive from Ranchi to Forbesganj.
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