Chattogram to Ranchi by bus
Ranchi lies 678 km (421 mi) west of Chattogram, -0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 12 h 24 min including stops, over roughly 827 km (514 mi) of road.
| Chattogram | Ranchi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bangladesh | India |
| Population | 3.9 million | 1.1 million |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 643 m (2,110 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Clocks in Ranchi are 30 min behind Chattogram right now, so a 12 h 24 min journey lands only 11 h 54 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ranchi
Crossing from Bangladesh into India: money changes from the Taka to the Rupee (INR); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro; the dialling code becomes +91; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
Where to book buses from Chattogram to Ranchi
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Staying in Ranchi
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Common questions
How far is Ranchi from Chattogram?
678 km (421 mi) in a straight line, west of Chattogram; by road roughly 827 km (514 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chattogram to Ranchi by bus?
About 12 h 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chattogram and Ranchi?
Ranchi is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Dhaka).
What currency do I need in Ranchi?
The Rupee (INR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.