Ranchi to Chaibasa distance - 135 km, cab fare and drive time
Ranchi to Chaibasa is 135 km and takes about 3 hours by cab via Khunti and Chakradharpur; Raahi Saarthi one-way fares start at ₹2,799.
Chaibasa, the headquarters of West Singhbhum, is 135 km south of Ranchi through Khunti and Chakradharpur. The route runs through the Saranda approach - Asia's largest sal forest - and is the practical way to reach Kiriburu, Meghahatuburu and the iron-ore belt beyond.
What you'll pass on the way
- Khunti
- Murhu
- Chakradharpur railway town
- Saranda forest fringe
Things to do there
- Saranda Forest - Asia's densest sal forest
- Kiriburu and Meghahatuburu viewpoints - 90 km further
- Lupungutu Jagannath Temple
- Benisagar archaeological site
Fixed fares
| Car type | One-way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|
| Hatchback (4 pax) | ₹2,799 | ₹5,199 |
| Sedan (4 pax) | ₹3,199 | ₹5,799 |
| SUV / Ertiga (6 pax) | ₹3,899 | ₹6,899 |
| Innova Crysta (7 pax) | ₹4,599 | ₹7,999 |
Every fare is all-inclusive - fuel, the 1 toll on this route, parking, driver allowance, inter-state permits and 5% GST. A one-way booking carries no empty-return charge.
- Distance
- 135 km
- Drive time
- 3 hr
- Highways
- NH-75E, NH-220
- Via
- Khunti → Murhu → Chakradharpur
- Toll plazas (one way)
- 1
- Best time to visit
- October to March
- Best departure time
- 07:00 AM
- Cheapest one-way
- ₹2,799
Frequently asked questions
How far is Chaibasa from Ranchi?
Chaibasa is 135 km from Ranchi, about 3 hours by cab via Khunti and Chakradharpur.
Can I reach Saranda forest by cab from Ranchi?
Yes. Saranda begins beyond Chaibasa, roughly 180 km from Ranchi, and the Kiriburu-Meghahatuburu viewpoints are about 225 km out. Raahi Saarthi runs this as a 2-day package from ₹9,999 on an Ertiga, since the forest roads should not be driven after dark.
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