Ranchi to Dhanbad cab - 160 km, fares and drive time
Ranchi to Dhanbad is 160 km via NH-23 through Ramgarh and Bokaro, and a Raahi Saarthi cab covers it in about 3 hours 45 minutes with one-way fares from ₹2,899.
The cab ride from Ranchi to Dhanbad - the Coal Capital of India - runs east along NH-23 via Ramgarh and Bokaro. The 160 km drive is mostly four-lane and takes about 3 hours 45 minutes. It is a route we run constantly for parents visiting students at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, and for travellers headed on to Maithon Dam and Topchanchi Lake.
What you'll pass on the way
- Ramgarh - junction town
- Bokaro Steel City - 50 km short of Dhanbad
- Govindpur - last toll before Dhanbad
Things to do there
- IIT (ISM) Dhanbad campus
- Topchanchi Lake and Wildlife Sanctuary - 35 km
- Jharia coalfield viewpoints
- Maithon Dam - 50 km
- Bhatinda Falls - 20 km
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
- Ramgarh → Bokaro → Govindpur
- Toll plazas (one way)
- 3
- Best time to visit
- October to March
- Best departure time
- 06:30 AM
- Cheapest one-way
- ₹2,899
Frequently asked questions
How long does a cab take from Ranchi to Dhanbad?
A Ranchi to Dhanbad cab takes about 3 hours 45 minutes for the 160 km drive via NH-23. The route is mostly four-lane highway through Ramgarh and Bokaro.
Is Ranchi to Dhanbad a practical day trip?
It is possible but tight - leave Ranchi by 06:00 and expect to return by 21:00, with roughly 7.5 hours of that spent driving. Most travellers prefer an overnight in Dhanbad so they can also cover Maithon Dam and Topchanchi Lake.
Can I book a Ranchi to IIT (ISM) Dhanbad cab with luggage?
Yes. A Raahi Saarthi sedan handles three suitcases and an Ertiga four, which covers a full hostel move. Parents book this route heaviest during orientation week in July and end-of-semester in May, so reserve 3-4 days ahead in those windows.
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