Delhi to Ranchi by train
Ranchi lies 1,000 km (621 mi) south-east of Delhi, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 19 h 10 min at the speeds typical of India rail, over roughly 1,220 km (758 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Delhi | Ranchi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 11 million | 1.1 million |
| Elevation | 227 m (745 ft) | 643 m (2,110 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Stations on record | Delhi Junction railway station, Sarai Rohilla railway station | Ranchi Junction railway station, Hatia railway station, Namkom railway station |
Where to book trains from Delhi to Ranchi
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Common questions
How far is Ranchi from Delhi?
1,000 km (621 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Delhi; by road roughly 1,220 km (758 mi).
How long does it take to get from Delhi to Ranchi by train?
About 19 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Delhi 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.