Private train between Ranchi and Bangalore time table, route, frequency, train no., and fare
Private train between Ranchi and Bangalore
Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in Passenger Train Operations Project Indicative Routes Ranchi and Bangalore
Private train will leave Ranchi at 0600 hrs Wednesday, Saturday and arrive Bangalore at 1500 hrs and train running time between the station 33:00 hrs
Private train will leave Bangalore at 1800 hrs Thursday, Sunday and arrive Ranchi at 0400 hrs and train running time between the station 34:00 hrs
Distance between Ranchi and Bangalore Railway Station is 1852 Kilometer
Frequency per week: Bi Weekly
There is currently NO privately operated (PPP) passenger train running between Ranchi and Bangalore (Bengaluru). A proposed schedule referenced online is purely conceptual and not active:
Contents
Theoretical Private (PPP) Service — Not Operational
A planning document outlines this indicative service:
- Departs Ranchi at 06:00 hrs on Wednesdays & Saturdays, arriving in Bangalore at 15:00 hrs — travel time of 33 hours.
- Returns from Bangalore at 18:00 hrs on Thursdays & Sundays, arriving in Ranchi at 04:00 hrs — travel time 34 hours.
- Distance covered: 1,852 km.
- Frequency: Bi-weekly.
Note: This is not operational—no private train service exists on this route.
Existing Indian Railways Services (Ranchi ↔ Bangalore)
Here are the real, operational train options available:
Direct Trains
| Train | Train No. | Frequency | Departs (Ranchi/Hatia) | Arrives (Bengaluru SMVB) | Duration | Approx. Fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatia–SMVT Express | 12835 | Weekly (Tue & Sun) | 17:25 hrs | ~03:30 hrs (next day) | ~34h 05m | — |
| Hatia–SMVT Express | 18637 | Weekly (Sat) | 17:25 hrs | ~03:15 hrs (next day) | ~33h 50m | From ~₹745 |
- Fastest & Cheapest option: 18637 Hatia–SMVT Express (~33h 50m)
- These trains cover approximately 1,886 km at ~55–56 km/h average speeds.
Fare Breakdown (Estimated)
Based on booking platform data and fare structures:
- Sleeper Class (SL): ~₹745 (lowest fare for 18637 train)
- Third AC (3A): ~₹1,975
- Second AC (2A): ~₹2,850
- First AC (1A): ~₹4,905
Rome2Rio provides a broader estimated fare range for similar distances:
- SL: ~₹800–₹950
- 3A: ₹2,100+
- 2A: ₹3,200+
- 1A: ₹5,500–₹23,000 (depending on dynamic pricing and booking class)
Summary
- No private train is available between Ranchi and Bangalore.
- You can rely on two weekly Indian Railways trains:
- 18637 Hatia–SMVT Express (fastest & cheapest, ~33h 50m, from ₹745 in Sleeper)
- 12835 Hatia–SMVB Express (~34h 05m)
- Choose your class based on travel comforts and budget.
If you’d like help checking fares or seat availability for your travel date or comparing classes, feel free to let me know—I’m happy to assist!