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Ranchi to Sultanpur Jn by train, with one change

No train runs the whole way from Ranchi to Sultanpur Jn. Changing at Varanasi Jn takes 11 hr 35 min, and the quickest pairing is 20887 then 12331.

1 change · 462 km apart · fastest 11 hr 35 min · Daily

Check seats for your dateRanchi (RNC) to Sultanpur Jn (SLN)

Journeys and seats

  • One change at Varanasi JnBSB
    05:1011 hr 35 min16:45
    20887VANDE BHARAT EXP05:1013:00Shatabdi
    1 hr 48 min to change at BSB — tight

    Holds about 9 times in 10 here. 119 min would make it 9 in 10. Measured on 64,031 paired days.

    12331HIMGIRI EXPRESS14:4816:45Superfast

    12331 often runs late

    RNCBSB

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    BSBSLN

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  • One change at Varanasi JnBSB
    05:1011 hr 58 min17:08
    20887VANDE BHARAT EXP05:1013:00Shatabdi
    2 hr 15 min to change at BSB — comfortable

    Holds about 9 times in 10 here. Measured on 64,031 paired days.

    12391SHRAMJEEVI EXP15:1517:08Composite

    12391 often runs late

    RNCBSB

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    BSBSLN

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  • One change at Varanasi JnBSB
    05:1012 hr 50 min18:00
    20887VANDE BHARAT EXP05:1013:00Shatabdi
    2 hr 40 min to change at BSB — comfortable

    Holds about 9 times in 10 here. Measured on 64,031 paired days.

    14523HARIHAR EXP15:4018:00Mail/Express

    14523 often runs late

    RNCBSB

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    BSBSLN

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  • One change at Varanasi JnBSB
    05:1012 hr 50 min18:00
    20887VANDE BHARAT EXP05:1013:00Shatabdi
    2 hr 35 min to change at BSB — comfortable

    Holds about 9 times in 10 here. Measured on 1,174 paired days.

    20964BSB SBIB EXPRESS15:3518:00Mail/Express

    20964 often runs late

    RNCBSB

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    BSBSLN

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  • One change at Varanasi JnBSB
    05:1013 hr 15 min18:25
    20887VANDE BHARAT EXP05:1013:00Shatabdi
    3 hr to change at BSB — comfortable

    Holds about 19 times in 20 here. Measured on 64,031 paired days.

    19314INDORE EXPRESS16:0018:25Mail/Express

    19314 often runs late

    RNCBSB

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    BSBSLN

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  • One change at Varanasi JnBSB
    05:1013 hr 45 min18:55
    20887VANDE BHARAT EXP05:1013:00Shatabdi
    3 hr 35 min to change at BSB — comfortable

    Almost always holds here. Measured on 64,031 paired days.

    13239PNBE KOTA EXP16:3518:55Mail/Express

    13239 often runs late

    RNCBSB

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    BSBSLN

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  • One change at Dd Upadhyaya JnDDU
    16:2515 hr 50 min08:15+1 arrives the next day
    12877NDLS GARIB RATH16:2501:33Rail Motor
    1 hr 42 min to change at DDU — comfortable

    Holds about 9 times in 10 here. Measured on 1,16,510 paired days.

    09418DNR ADI SPL03:1508:15Mail/Express

    12877 often runs late

    RNCDDU

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    DDUSLN

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Each leg is a separate ticket on its own PNR, booked separately. RAC is not a confirmed berth and a waitlist number is not a seat.

Ranchi to Sultanpur Jn by train

Is there a direct train from Ranchi to Sultanpur Jn?
No. No single train runs from Ranchi to Sultanpur Jn. The journey takes one change, at Varanasi Jn, and the fastest combination takes 11 hr 35 min.
What is the fastest way from Ranchi to Sultanpur Jn by train?
20887 VANDE BHARAT EXP departs Ranchi at 05:10 and reaches Varanasi Jn at 13:00. 12331 HIMGIRI EXPRESS then departs at 14:48 and arrives Sultanpur Jn at 16:45. Total 11 hr 35 min, with 1 hr 48 min to change.
Where do you change trains between Ranchi and Sultanpur Jn?
Varanasi Jn (BSB) is the interchange on the fastest route, with 1 hr 48 min between the arriving and departing trains.
Which days can you travel from Ranchi to Sultanpur Jn?
A connection is available every day of the week.

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