What is the cheapest way to get from Contai to Ranchi?

The cheapest way to get from Contai to Ranchi is to train which costs ₹360 - ₹2,900 and takes 9h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Contai to Ranchi?

The fastest way to get from Contai to Ranchi is to drive which takes 5h 24m and costs ₹3,900 - ₹6,000.

Is there a direct bus between Contai and Ranchi?

No, there is no direct bus from Contai to Ranchi. However, there are services departing from Contai and arriving at Ranchi via Kolkata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Contai and Ranchi?

No, there is no direct train from Contai to Ranchi. However, there are services departing from Kanthi P H and arriving at Ranchi via Kharagpur Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 56m.

How far is it from Contai to Ranchi?

The distance between Contai and Ranchi is 428 km. The road distance is 351.9 km.

How do I travel from Contai to Ranchi without a car?

The best way to get from Contai to Ranchi without a car is to train which takes 9h 56m and costs ₹360 - ₹2,900.

How long does it take to get from Contai to Ranchi?

It takes approximately 9h 56m to get from Contai to Ranchi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Contai to Ranchi bus from?

Contai to Ranchi bus services, operated by Snemita Parisheba(Santosh), depart from Contai station.

Where do I catch the Contai to Ranchi train from?

Contai to Ranchi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kanthi P H station.

Train or bus from Contai to Ranchi?

The best way to get from Contai to Ranchi is to train which takes 9h 56m and costs ₹360 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 42m.

Where does the Contai to Ranchi bus arrive?

Contai to Ranchi bus services, operated by Snemita Parisheba(Santosh), arrive at Kolkata station.

Where does the Contai to Ranchi train arrive?

Contai to Ranchi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kharagpur Jn station.

Can I drive from Contai to Ranchi?

Yes, the driving distance between Contai to Ranchi is 352 km. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Contai to Ranchi.

How do I get a bus ticket from Contai to Ranchi?

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Where can I stay near Ranchi?

There are 129+ hotels available in Ranchi.

Contai to Ranchi - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Contai to Ranchi by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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Train
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1. Take the train from Kanthi P H to Kharagpur Jntrain 13417 / ...
2. Take the train from Kharagpur Jn to Ranchitrain 18615 / ...
9h 56m
₹364–2,880
Bus
1. Take the bus from Contai to Kolkatabus redbusIndia_Leyland A/C Seater Executive / ...
2. Take the bus from Kolkata to Ranchibus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper / ...
12h 42m
Drive 351.9 km
1. Drive from Contai to Ranchicar 351.9 km
5h 24m
₹3,948–5,703
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Contai to Ranchitaxi 351.9 km
5h 24m
₹7,500–9,500
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Kanthi P H to Howrah Jntrain
2. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane CCU - IXR
6h 23m
₹6,022–12,681
Train via Mecheda
1. Take the train from Kanthi P H to Mechedatrain 12858 / ...
2. Take the train from Mecheda to Ranchitrain 18615
9h 58m
₹373–2,892
Bus via Dhanbad
1. Take the bus from Contai to Kolkatabus
2. Take the bus from Kolkata to Dhanbadbus
3. Take the bus from Dhanbad to Ranchibus
14h 40m

Contai to Ranchi by train

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9h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 428.4 km
Duration: 9h 56m

What companies run services between Contai, India and Ranchi, India?

You can take a train from Kanthi P H to Ranchi via Kharagpur Jn in around 9h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Contai to Ranchi via Kolkata in around 12h 42m.

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