Dhanbad to Ranchi distance - 160 km, cab fare and drive time
Dhanbad to Ranchi is 160 km and takes about 3 hr 45 min by cab via Govindpur and Bokaro; Raahi Saarthi one-way fares start at ₹2,899, including a drop at Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) at no extra charge.
A Dhanbad to Ranchi cab covers 160 km in about 3 hr 45 min along NH-23 and NH-19. 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.
Fixed fares
| Car type | One-way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|
| Hatchback (4 pax) | ₹2,899 | ₹5,499 |
| Sedan (4 pax) | ₹3,299 | ₹5,999 |
| SUV / Ertiga (6 pax) | ₹3,899 | ₹6,899 |
| Innova Crysta (7 pax) | ₹4,599 | ₹7,999 |
| Tempo Traveller (12 pax) | ₹7,499 | ₹12,499 |
Every fare is all-inclusive - fuel, the 3 tolls on this route, parking, driver allowance, inter-state permits and 5% GST. A one-way booking carries no empty-return charge.
- Distance
- 160 km
- Drive time
- 3 hr 45 min
- Highways
- NH-23, NH-19
- Via
- Govindpur → Bokaro → Ramgarh
- Toll plazas (one way)
- 3
- Cheapest one-way
- ₹2,899
Frequently asked questions
How far is Ranchi from Dhanbad?
Ranchi is 160 km from Dhanbad by road, about 3 hr 45 min by cab via NH-23 and NH-19.
What is the cab fare from Dhanbad to Ranchi?
Raahi Saarthi's one-way Dhanbad to Ranchi cab fare starts at ₹2,899, all-inclusive of fuel, the 3 tolls on the route, parking and driver allowance. There is no empty-return charge on a one-way booking.
Can a Dhanbad to Ranchi cab drop me at Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)?
Yes, at no extra charge. Birsa Munda Airport is 7 km from central Ranchi on the Hinoo side, so it is reached before the city centre when arriving from Dhanbad. Share your flight number when booking and Raahi Saarthi sets the Dhanbad pickup time to land you at IXR two hours before a domestic departure.
Do you run night departures from Dhanbad 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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