Ara to Ranchi

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Ara to Ranchi Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price
Train	Indian Railways	3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper	09:30	20:45	$9.31
Train	Indian Railways	2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper	09:30	20:45	$13.12
Train	Indian Railways	SL - Sleeper Class	09:30	20:45	$3.52
Bus	Kaimur King	AC Seater	15:30	03:30	$6.66

How to get from Ara to Ranchi

Travelling between Ara and Ranchi is possible by Bus and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 17.03 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 6.16.

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

It can take you anywhere between 12 and 12 hours to travel between Ara and Ranchi depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Ara and Ranchi. Train will bring you to your destination in 11h 5m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 12h to reach Ranchi.

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

Travelling between Ara and Ranchi can be as cheap as USD 6.16 if you opt for a Indian Railways train and as expensive as USD 17.03 if you buy a Indian Railways Train 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 Ara and Ranchi ?

3 from Ara to Ranchi starting from 09:30 Ara until 09:30 Ara

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

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

Bus

Travelling from Ara to Ranchi 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 Ara and Ranchi

Kaimur King

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 Ara to Ranchi?

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

100% took a train

Transportation from Ara to Ranchi

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