Day trip from Patna to Ranchi
Ranchi lies 251 km (156 mi) south of Patna, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 251 km (156 mi) apart, Ranchi is a realistic day trip from Patna: about 4 h 5 min each way by road.
| Patna | Ranchi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 1.7 million | 1.1 million |
| Elevation | 53 m (174 ft) | 643 m (2,110 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Ranchi
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Staying in Ranchi
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Common questions
How far is Ranchi from Patna?
251 km (156 mi) in a straight line, south of Patna; by road roughly 306 km (190 mi).
How long does it take to get from Patna to Ranchi by road?
About 4 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Patna and Ranchi?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.