Ranchi to Lohardaga distance - 70 km, cab fare and drive time
Ranchi to Lohardaga is 70 km via Bero on NH-43 and NH-143AG and takes about 1 hour 45 minutes by cab, with Raahi Saarthi one-way fares from ₹1,699.
Lohardaga is 70 km west of Ranchi - NH-43 out to Bero, then NH-143AG - a bauxite-mining town that most travellers pass through on the way to Netarhat, but which is a straightforward standalone run for business and family visits. The road is good two-lane highway the whole way.
What you'll pass on the way
- Nagri
- Bero - where the Lohardaga road leaves NH-43 for NH-143AG
- Bauxite mining plateau views
Things to do there
- Lohardaga bauxite plateau viewpoints
- Nandani Dam
- Kharkhari Dam
- Onward to Netarhat - about 80 km further
Fixed fares
| Car type | One-way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|
| Hatchback (4 pax) | ₹1,699 | ₹3,099 |
| Sedan (4 pax) | ₹1,999 | ₹3,599 |
| SUV / Ertiga (6 pax) | ₹2,499 | ₹4,399 |
| Innova Crysta (7 pax) | ₹2,999 | ₹5,299 |
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
- 70 km
- Drive time
- 1 hr 45 min
- Highways
- NH-43, NH-143AG
- Via
- Nagri → Bero
- Toll plazas (one way)
- 1
- Best time to visit
- October to March
- Best departure time
- 08:00 AM
- Cheapest one-way
- ₹1,699
Frequently asked questions
How far is Lohardaga from Ranchi?
Lohardaga is 70 km from Ranchi via Bero on NH-43 and NH-143AG, about 1 hour 45 minutes by cab.
Is Lohardaga on the way to Netarhat?
Yes. Lohardaga is the main town on the Ranchi to Netarhat route, roughly halfway at 70 km of the 156 km drive. It is the last place with reliable fuel, an ATM and a proper meal before the forested ghat climb to Netarhat.
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