Transport Services in Ranchi
Ranchi is well connected with neighbouring cities and towns by road, railways and even by air as it is the capital of Jharkhand. The development and infrastructural improvement of Ranchi has been going on since the new state of Jharkhand was formed on 15th November,2000.
Being an industrial town, goods and minerals are transported to and from various cities. Finished products are marketed well for increased profits.
Ranchi comes under South-Eastern Railways. The entire railway-route length in Jharkhand is 1,955 kms. Goods-handling facilities are available from Ranchi station including some other stations.
The Birsa Munda Airport is a domestic airport in Ranchi. Air services from Ranchi to important cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Patna etc. are available.
A new International terminal has been constructed in Ranchi which is spread over 19,676 sq. kms. of land.This new world-class terminal at Birsa Munda Airport was inaugurated by Civil Aviation Minister Shri Ajit Singh in March, 2013. The present Ranchi Airport Director is Shri R.R.Kumar. The building at this terminal has been constructed at a cost of Rs.138 crores.There are two aero-bridges and six escalators and most of the equipment used here has been imported from China, Singapore and Germany.
A new International terminal has been constructed in Ranchi which is spread over 19,676 sq. kms. of land.This new world-class terminal at Birsa Munda Airport was inaugurated by Civil Aviation Minister Shri Ajit Singh in March, 2013. The present Ranchi Airport Director is Shri R.R.Kumar. The building at this terminal has been constructed at a cost of Rs.138 crores.There are two aero-bridges and six escalators and most of the equipment used here has been imported from China, Singapore and Germany.
There are 12 National Highways in the state.NH-33 and NH-23 pass by Ranchi. Three flyovers are coming up in Ranchi for smooth movement of traffic in the city. Most of the National Highways and other roads are being widened to 6 lanes or 8 lanes.
The JTDC (Jharkhand Tourism Development Corporation) has been bestowed the responsibility of running over 150 buses in the state capital, Ranchi, to help people commute comfortably. This is because buses are an important means of transport in Ranchi.
Direct Trains from Ranchi to Mumbai:
Direct Trains from Ranchi to Bangalore:
Flights to and from Birsa Munda Airport, Ranchi:
A number of Airlines operate from this airport in Ranchi. This is the only airport in Jharkhand State. Another airport is in Sonari, Jamshedpur but it is mainly for chartered planes. MDLR, Paramount Airways, Air India, Indian Airlines, Jet Airways are some of the Airlines operational here.Direct Train from Ranchi to Pune:
| Train No. | Name of the Train | Departure | Arrival | Start Station | End Station |
| 22846 | HTE Pune Exp. (Operates on Mon, Fri) | 8:00 PM | 2:45 AM (day 3) | Hatia (HTE) | Pune Jn. (Pune) |
Direct Trains from Ranchi to Kolkata:
| Train No. | Name of the Train | Departure | Arrival | Start Station | End Station |
| 12020 | Shatabdi Express (Operates on all days) | 1:45 PM | 9:10 PM | Ranchi (RNC) | Howrah Jn. (HWH) |
| 18628 | RNC HWH INT EXP (Operates on Mon, Tue, Sun) | 5:45 AM | 1:50 PM | Ranchi (RNC) | Howrah Jn. (HWH) |
| 18618 | RNC HWH INT EXP. (Operates on Thu, Fri, Sat) | 6:00 AM | 2:20 PM | Ranchi (RNC) | HOWRAH JN (HWH) |
| 18616 | HTE RNC HWH EXP. (Operates on all 7 days) | 9:40 PM | 6:35 AM (day 2) | Ranchi (RNC) | Howrah Jn. (HWH) |
Direct Trains from Ranchi to Mumbai:
| Train No. | Name of the Train | Departure | Arrival | Start Station | End Station |
| 12812 | HTE LTT Super (Operates on Fri, Sat) | 9:40 AM | 1:35 PM (day 2) | Hatia (HTE) | Lokmanya Tilak T (LTT) |
| 18609 | RNC LTT Express (Operates on Wed.) | 9:05 PM | 12:05 PM (day 3) | Ranchi (RNC) | Lokmanya Tilak T (LTT) |
Direct Trains from Ranchi to Bangalore:
| Train No. | Name of the Train | Departure | Arrival | Start Station | End Station |
| 12835 | HTE YPR Express ( Operates on Tue, Sun) | 6:20 PM | 5:00 AM | Hatia (HTE) | Yesvantpur Jn. (YPR) |
| 08635 | HTE YPR Special (Operates on Thu.) | 10:00 PM | 9:40 AM | Hatia (HTE) | Yesvantpur Jn. (YPR) |
Direct Trains from Ranchi to Delhi:
| Train Number | Name of the Train | Departure | Arrival | Start Station | End Station |
12439 | RNC NDLS RAJ Express (Operates on Wed, Sun) | 5:55 PM | 10:50 AM | Ranchi (RNC) | New Delhi (NDLS) |
12453 | RNC NDLS RAJ EX (Operates on Sat.) | 5:10 PM | 10:50 AM | Ranchi (RNC) | New Delhi (NDLS) |
12877 | RNC Garib Rath (Operates on Mon, Fri) | 5:10 PM | 10:50 AM | Ranchi (RNC) | New Delhi (NDLS) |
| 12825 | Jharkhand S Krant (Operates on Mon, Thurs.) | 11:40 PM | 8:50 PM (day 2) | Ranchi (RNC) | New Delhi (NDLS) |
| 12817 | Jharkhand SJ Ex. (Operates on Wed, Fri,Sun) | 3:10 PM | 1:50 PM (day2) | Ranchi (RNC) | Anand Vihar Terminal (ANVT) |
| 12873 | Jharkhand S J E (Operates on Mon, Tue,Thu) | 2:05 PM | 1:50 PM (day 2) | Ranchi (RNC) | Aanad Vihar Terminal (ANVT) |
| 18109 | ROU MURI JAT EX (Operates on all 7 days) | 3:35 PM | 9:35 PM (day 2) | Ranchi (RNC) | 9:35 PM (day 2) |