East Ranchi · 834010

Cab service in Namkum, Ranchi - 24×7 pickup

To IXR airport

10 km

To Ranchi Junction

8 km

Airport fare

₹799

Namkum is 10 km from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) and sits on NH-33 towards Jamshedpur; Raahi Saarthi charges a flat ₹799 sedan airport fare from Namkum.

Namkum sits on the Jamshedpur highway just outside the old city limits, which makes it the natural start point for anyone heading down NH-33. It hosts the ICMR field station and a growing belt of new housing, and for outstation trips to Jamshedpur or Chaibasa, starting from Namkum saves half an hour of city driving.

How pickup works here

For Jamshedpur, Chaibasa or Purulia trips we can start the meter at Namkum instead of the city centre, which takes about ₹200 off the quoted fare.

Landmarks nearby

NH-33 Jamshedpur highway
ICMR RMRC field station
Namkum Bazaar
Tatisilwai industrial belt
Sidroul

Fares from Namkum

Car type	To airport (IXR)	8 hr / 80 km
Hatchback Taxi	₹570	₹2,099
Sedan Taxi	₹799	₹2,399
Ertiga / XL6 SUV	₹1,142	₹2,999
Innova Crysta	₹1,713	₹3,999
Tempo Traveller (12 seater)	₹3,428	₹6,999

Airport fares are scaled to this area's distance and are flat - they do not change with the hour. Local packages are the same across Ranchi.

Driving distance from Namkum

From Namkum, Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) is 10 km away and Ranchi Junction railway station is 8 km. By road, Patratu Valley is 47 km, Hundru Falls is 39 km, Netarhat is 162 km.

Destination	By road	Drive time
Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)	10 km	—
Ranchi Junction railway station	8 km	—
Hatia Junction railway station	13 km	—
Khadgarha Bus Stand	11 km	—
Pahari Mandir	11 km	20 min
Tagore Hill	13 km	15 min
Rock Garden & Kanke Dam	17 km	20 min
Patratu Valley	47 km	1 hr 30 min
Hundru Falls	39 km	1 hr 30 min
Dassam Falls	35 km	1 hr 15 min
Jonha Falls	35 km	1 hr 20 min
Netarhat	162 km	4 hr - 5 hr

Airport and Ranchi Junction distances are the hand-verified figures our flat fares are quoted from. The rest are driving distances over the OpenStreetMap road network, measured from the centre of the area - your exact pickup address will vary by a kilometre or two.

Area facts

PIN codes: 834010
Birsa Munda Airport (IXR): 10 km
Ranchi Junction: 8 km
Sedan airport fare: ₹799
Availability: 24×7, no night surcharge

Frequently asked questions

What is the cab fare from Namkum to Birsa Munda Airport?

A Raahi Saarthi sedan from Namkum, Ranchi to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) is a flat ₹799. The distance is 10 km, and the fare does not change by time of day - there is no night surcharge.

Is a cab available in Namkum at night?

Yes. Raahi Saarthi runs cabs in Namkum, Ranchi 24×7, including early-morning flight departures and late train arrivals. No extra charge applies at night.

How far is Namkum from Ranchi Junction railway station?

Namkum is 8 km from Ranchi Junction railway station. Raahi Saarthi runs pickups and drops in both directions with train-number tracking, so a delayed train costs nothing extra.