The journey from Sonada to Ranchi covers approximately 650 km. You must first travel to New Jalpaiguri (NJP) station, which is the nearest major railhead. From NJP, several trains connect to Ranchi. The total travel time is around 14 to 16 hours.
Total Distance: Driving distance is 650 km; straight-line air distance is 500 km.
Book your train tickets well in advance via IRCTC.
October to March for comfortable weather.