Ayodhya to Ranchi distance - 621 km, cab fare and drive time
Ayodhya to Ranchi is 621 km and takes about 11 hours 30 minutes to 13 hours by cab via Akbarpur and Jaunpur; Raahi Saarthi one-way fares start at ₹11,499, including a drop at Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) at no extra charge.
A Ayodhya to Ranchi cab covers 621 km in about 11 hours 30 minutes to 13 hours along NH-20 and NH-19 (Grand Trunk Road) and NH-731 and NH-135A. Raahi Saarthi runs this leg as a true one-way service - you pay only for the direction you travel, with no empty-return surcharge. The most common booking on this leg is a drop at Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) for an onward flight, so we plan pickup time backwards from your departure and build in a two-hour airport buffer for domestic flights.
Ayodhya to Ranchi cab fare - one way and round trip
| Car type | One-way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan (4 pax) | ₹11,499 | ₹21,199 |
| SUV / Ertiga (6 pax) | ₹14,599 | ₹26,799 |
| Innova Crysta (7 pax) | ₹16,999 | ₹30,999 |
| Tempo Traveller (12 pax) | ₹25,499 | ₹46,099 |
Every fare is all-inclusive - fuel, the 6 tolls on this route, parking, driver allowance, the inter-state permit and 5% GST. A one-way booking carries no empty-return charge.
Ayodhya to Ranchi: distance from each town on the road
| Town on the road | km from Ayodhya | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| Akbarpur | 59 km | |
| Shahganj | 104 km | |
| Jaunpur | 143 km | |
| Varanasi | 206 km | The natural night halt |
| Sasaram | 324 km | Sher Shah Suri's tomb |
| Aurangabad | 371 km | |
| Barhi | 490 km | The road joins the Grand Trunk Road (NH-19) |
| Hazaribagh | 528 km |
Kilometres along the road from Ayodhya; Ranchi itself is 621 km.
Distance from Ayodhya to other drop points
| Drop point | Distance | Drive time | Via |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Ekka Chowk | 620 km | - | Hazaribagh, GT Road, Varanasi |
| Birsa Munda Airport | 626 km | - | Hazaribagh, GT Road, Varanasi |
- Distance
- 621 km
- From Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)
- 626 km
- Drive time
- 11 hr 30 min - 13 hr
- Highways
- NH-20, NH-19 (Grand Trunk Road), NH-731, NH-135A
- Via
- Akbarpur → Jaunpur → Varanasi → Sasaram → Barhi → Hazaribagh
- Toll plazas (one way)
- 6
- Cheapest one-way
- ₹11,499
- Cancellation
- Free up to 2 hours before pickup, ₹200 inside 2 hours, one hour's fare at the booked car's rate for a no-show; a multi-day package cancelled inside 24 hours forfeits its confirmation amount
- Advance payment
- None for standard bookings - pay after the ride by UPI, card or cash; a multi-day tour in the October-March peak may need a small confirmation amount, adjusted against the fare
- Night surcharge
- None, at any hour
- Return charge on a one-way trip
- None - you pay only for the direction you travel
- GST
- 5% GST included in every fare
- Inter-state permits
- Included for Bihar, West Bengal, Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Uttar Pradesh
Ayodhya to Ranchi road map: the route stop by stop
- Ayodhya - 0 km
- Akbarpur - 59 km
- Shahganj - 104 km
- Jaunpur - 143 km
- Varanasi - 206 km
- Sasaram - 324 km
- Aurangabad - 371 km
- Barhi - 490 km
- Hazaribagh - 528 km
- Ranchi - 621 km
Ayodhya to Ranchi cab and distance FAQs
What is the Ayodhya to Ranchi distance by road?
Ayodhya to Ranchi is 621 km by road, about 11 hours 30 minutes to 13 hours by cab via Akbarpur and Jaunpur on NH-20 and NH-19 (Grand Trunk Road) and NH-731 and NH-135A.
What is the cab fare from Ayodhya to Ranchi?
Raahi Saarthi's one-way Ayodhya to Ranchi cab fare starts at ₹11,499, all-inclusive of fuel, the 6 tolls on the route, parking and driver allowance. There is no empty-return charge on a one-way booking.
Can a Ayodhya to Ranchi cab drop me at Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)?
Yes, at no extra charge. Birsa Munda Airport is on the Hinoo side of Ranchi, about 7 km from the city centre; share your flight number when booking and Raahi Saarthi sets the Ayodhya pickup time to land you at IXR two hours before a domestic departure.
Do you run night departures from Ayodhya to Ranchi?
Yes. Raahi Saarthi runs this leg 24×7 with no night surcharge, which is what makes it work for early-morning flights out of Ranchi. On the forested stretches we pair night runs with drivers who know the road, and you can track the cab by GPS from pickup.
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