Chennai to Ranchi by train
Ranchi lies 1,258 km (781 mi) north-east of Chennai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 24 h 6 min at the speeds typical of India rail, over roughly 1,534 km (953 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Chennai | Ranchi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 4.7 million | 1.1 million |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 643 m (2,110 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Stations on record | Chennai Central railway station, Chennai Egmore railway station, Royapuram railway station | Ranchi Junction railway station, Hatia railway station, Namkom railway station |
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Common questions
How far is Ranchi from Chennai?
1,258 km (781 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Chennai; by road roughly 1,534 km (953 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chennai to Ranchi by train?
About 24 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chennai and Ranchi?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.