Key hubs
Ranchi airport and railway station
- Airport
- Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) at Hinoo, roughly 5 km from the city centre; allow about 20 to 30 minutes by road, traffic dependent
- Railway station
- Ranchi Junction (RNC) is the main station; Hatia and Tatisilwai also serve the city. Direct trains link Ranchi with Delhi and Howrah (Kolkata).
- Getting around
- A private car and driver is the easiest way to reach the falls and temples; app cabs and autos work within the city.
How to reach Ranchi by air
Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) at Hinoo is roughly 5 km from the city centre, so most hotels are about 20 to 30 minutes away by road, traffic dependent.
How to reach Ranchi by train
Ranchi Junction (RNC) is the main station and the headquarters of the Ranchi division. Hatia and Tatisilwai also serve the city. Direct services link Ranchi with Delhi and Howrah, including Vande Bharat and Shatabdi services to Kolkata.
How to reach Ranchi by road
Ranchi is linked by highways to Jamshedpur, Purulia, Hazaribagh and Bundu; the Ranchi-Tata road leads to Dassam Falls and the Sun Temple, and the Ranchi-Hazaribagh highway leads to the Birsa zoo.
Getting around Ranchi
App cabs and autos work in the city, but a private car and driver is the easiest way to reach the falls, Bundu and the zoo. Agree fares in advance for autos.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Ranchi
- Hire a car and driver for the day trips; roads to the falls are rural and distances add up.
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.