Ranchi to Gaya distance - 224 km, cab fare and drive time
Ranchi to Gaya is 224 km by road and takes 4 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours by cab via Hazaribagh, Barhi and the GT Road to Dobhi; Raahi Saarthi one-way fares start at ₹4,299.
The Ranchi to Gaya cab route runs north on NH-20 through Ramgarh and Hazaribagh to Barhi, along the six-lane GT Road (NH-19) to Dobhi, then north on NH-22 into Gaya - 224 km in 4 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours, most of it four-lane or better. The older road through Chatra is 234-244 km and slower. Gaya is a major Hindu pilgrimage centre - the Vishnupad temple and the pind-daan rituals on the Falgu - and it is 13 km from Bodh Gaya, where the Buddha attained enlightenment.
What you'll pass on the way
- Ramgarh
- Hazaribagh - on the NH-20 bypass
- Barhi - where the road joins the GT Road (NH-19)
- Dobhi - the turn north onto NH-22 for Gaya
Things to do there
- Vishnupad Temple
- Falgu river ghats - pind-daan rituals
- Bodh Gaya Mahabodhi Temple - 13 km
- Dungeshwari caves - the Buddha's pre-enlightenment site
- Gaya Airport (GAY) drop
Fixed fares
| Car type | One-way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|
| Hatchback (4 pax) | ₹4,299 | ₹7,899 |
| Sedan (4 pax) | ₹4,799 | ₹8,499 |
| SUV / Ertiga (6 pax) | ₹5,699 | ₹9,999 |
| Innova Crysta (7 pax) | ₹6,599 | ₹11,499 |
| Tempo Traveller (12 pax) | ₹10,999 | ₹18,499 |
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
- 224 km
- Drive time
- 4 hr 30 min - 5 hr
- Highways
- NH-20, NH-19, NH-22
- Via
- Ramgarh → Hazaribagh → Barhi → Dobhi
- Toll plazas (one way)
- 3
- Best time to visit
- October to March (Pitru Paksha for pind-daan)
- Best departure time
- 06:00 AM
- Cheapest one-way
- ₹4,299
Frequently asked questions
How far is Gaya from Ranchi?
Gaya is 224 km from Ranchi by road - 4 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours by cab via Ramgarh, Hazaribagh and Barhi, then the GT Road (NH-19) to Dobhi and NH-22 north into Gaya. The road through Chatra is 234-244 km and slower, so it is not the one we take.
Will a Ranchi to Gaya cab also cover Bodh Gaya?
Yes. Bodh Gaya is 13 km from Gaya and almost every pilgrim covers both on the same trip. Mention it when booking and Raahi Saarthi builds it into the itinerary with no extra per-km charge on a round trip.
When is Pitru Paksha in Gaya and should I book early?
Pitru Paksha falls in September or October each year and draws lakhs of people to Gaya for pind-daan on the Falgu. Cab availability from Ranchi tightens badly in that fortnight - book at least two weeks ahead, and expect the drive to take an extra hour on the Dobhi-Gaya approach.
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