Ranchi to Jamshedpur distance - 129 km, cab fare and drive time
Ranchi to Jamshedpur is 129 km by road and a Raahi Saarthi cab covers it in 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours via NH-33, with one-way fares starting at ₹2,099 for a hatchback and ₹2,499 for a sedan.
The Ranchi to Jamshedpur cab route runs along the well-paved NH-33, also called Ranchi-Tata Road, through the rolling forested terrain of Bundu, Tamar and Chowka. Raahi Saarthi runs daily fixed-fare services on this route - a 06:30 departure gets you to Jamshedpur for a 10 AM business meeting, and a 14:00 departure lands a family at their door by 17:00. This is the single busiest intercity corridor in Jharkhand and our most-booked route.
What you'll pass on the way
- Sun Temple, Bundu - chariot-shaped temple, 30 min from Ranchi
- Dassam Falls turn-off - a 20-minute detour off the highway
- Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary ridge - visible for the last 30 km
- Chandil Dam - 20 km before Jamshedpur, worth a 15-minute stop
Things to do there
- Jubilee Park - Asia's second-largest urban park
- Tata Steel Zoological Park
- Dimna Lake - sunset and boating
- Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary - elephant sightings
- Bhuvaneshwari Temple, Telco
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
- Bundu → Tamar → Chowka → Chandil
- Toll plazas (one way)
- 2
- Best time to visit
- Year round (avoid heavy monsoon weekends)
- Best departure time
- 06:30 AM (reach by 09:30) or 14:00 (reach by 17:00)
- Cheapest one-way
- ₹2,099
Frequently asked questions
How long does a Ranchi to Jamshedpur cab take?
A Ranchi to Jamshedpur cab takes 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours for the 129 km drive via NH-33, depending on traffic at Bundu and Chowka. Allow an extra 30 minutes on Sundays and during monsoon.
What is the cab fare from Ranchi to Jamshedpur?
Raahi Saarthi's fixed one-way fare from Ranchi to Jamshedpur starts at ₹2,099 for a hatchback, ₹2,499 for a sedan, ₹3,099 for an Ertiga SUV and ₹3,799 for an Innova Crysta. Every fare is all-inclusive of fuel, tolls, parking and driver allowance. Round-trip fares start at ₹3,899.
How many toll plazas are there between Ranchi and Jamshedpur?
There are 2 toll plazas on NH-33 between Ranchi and Jamshedpur. Both are included in the Raahi Saarthi fixed fare, so you pay nothing extra at the booth.
Is there a good place to stop on the Ranchi-Jamshedpur road?
Yes. Most drivers stop near Bundu, about 45 minutes out of Ranchi, where a cluster of dhabas serves chai, lassi and South Indian breakfast until about 11 AM. Chandil Dam, 20 km before Jamshedpur, is the better stop on the return leg.
Can I book a one-way drop from Ranchi to Jamshedpur?
Yes. Raahi Saarthi charges a true one-way fare from Ranchi to Jamshedpur with no empty-return charge - you pay only for the side you ride, starting at ₹2,099.
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