Jamshedpur to Ranchi distance - 129 km, cab fare and drive time
Jamshedpur to Ranchi is 129 km and takes about 2 hr 30 min - 3 hr by cab via Chandil and Chowka; Raahi Saarthi one-way fares start at ₹2,099, including a drop at Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) at no extra charge.
A Jamshedpur to Ranchi cab covers 129 km in about 2 hr 30 min - 3 hr along NH-33 (Ranchi-Tata Road). 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) | ₹2,099 | ₹3,899 |
| Sedan (4 pax) | ₹2,499 | ₹4,499 |
| SUV / Ertiga (6 pax) | ₹3,099 | ₹5,499 |
| Innova Crysta (7 pax) | ₹3,799 | ₹6,499 |
| Tempo Traveller (12 pax) | ₹6,499 | ₹10,999 |
Every fare is all-inclusive - fuel, the 2 tolls on this route, parking, driver allowance, inter-state permits and 5% GST. A one-way booking carries no empty-return charge.
- Distance
- 129 km
- Drive time
- 2 hr 30 min - 3 hr
- Highways
- NH-33 (Ranchi-Tata Road)
- Via
- Chandil → Chowka → Tamar → Bundu
- Toll plazas (one way)
- 2
- Cheapest one-way
- ₹2,099
Frequently asked questions
How far is Ranchi from Jamshedpur?
Ranchi is 129 km from Jamshedpur by road, about 2 hr 30 min - 3 hr by cab via NH-33 (Ranchi-Tata Road).
What is the cab fare from Jamshedpur to Ranchi?
Raahi Saarthi's one-way Jamshedpur to Ranchi cab fare starts at ₹2,099, all-inclusive of fuel, the 2 tolls on the route, parking and driver allowance. There is no empty-return charge on a one-way booking.
Can a Jamshedpur 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 Jamshedpur. Share your flight number when booking and Raahi Saarthi sets the Jamshedpur pickup time to land you at IXR two hours before a domestic departure.
Do you run night departures from Jamshedpur 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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