Ranchi to Patna by train
Patna lies 251 km (156 mi) north of Ranchi, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 49 min at the speeds typical of India rail, over roughly 306 km (190 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Ranchi | Patna | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 1.1 million | 1.7 million |
| Elevation | 643 m (2,110 ft) | 53 m (174 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Stations on record | Ranchi Junction railway station, Hatia railway station, Namkom railway station | Patna Junction railway station, Rajendra Nagar Terminal railway station, Patna Sahib railway station |
Where to book trains from Ranchi to Patna
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Staying in Patna
Our booking partner lists 376 places to stay in Patna. Of the 312 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (207), and 4 are five-star. Across 33 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 6.7 out of 10. Guests have left 5,135 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Patna from Ranchi?
251 km (156 mi) in a straight line, north of Ranchi; by road roughly 306 km (190 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ranchi to Patna by train?
About 4 h 49 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ranchi and Patna?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Where can I stay in Patna?
Our booking partner lists 376 places to stay in Patna, bookable on this site.
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.