What is the cheapest way to get from Howrah Station to Ranchi?

The cheapest way to get from Howrah Station to Ranchi is to train which costs ₹260 - ₹2,000 and takes 8h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Howrah Station to Ranchi?

The fastest way to get from Howrah Station to Ranchi is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹12,000.

Is there a direct bus between Howrah Station and Ranchi?

No, there is no direct bus from Howrah Station to Ranchi. However, there are services departing from Howrah Bus stand and arriving at Ranchi via Kolkata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Howrah Station and Ranchi?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Howrah Jn and arriving at Ranchi. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 30m.

How far is it from Howrah Station to Ranchi?

The distance between Howrah Station and Ranchi is 353 km. The road distance is 364.6 km.

How do I travel from Howrah Station to Ranchi without a car?

The best way to get from Howrah Station to Ranchi without a car is to train which takes 8h 37m and costs ₹260 - ₹2,000.

How long does it take to get from Howrah Station to Ranchi?

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Howrah Station to Ranchi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Howrah Station to Ranchi bus from?

Howrah Station to Ranchi bus services, operated by Royal Travels, depart from Kolkata station.

Where do I catch the Howrah Station to Ranchi train from?

Howrah Station to Ranchi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Howrah Jn station.

Train, bus or fly from Howrah Station to Ranchi?

The best way to get from Howrah Station to Ranchi is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹12,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹260 - ₹2,000 and takes 8h 37m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 9h 1m.

Where does the Howrah Station to Ranchi bus arrive?

Howrah Station to Ranchi bus services, operated by Royal Travels, arrive at Ranchi station.

Where does the Howrah Station to Ranchi train arrive?

Howrah Station to Ranchi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ranchi station.

Can I drive from Howrah Station to Ranchi?

Yes, the driving distance between Howrah Station to Ranchi is 365 km. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Howrah Station to Ranchi.

Where can I stay near Ranchi?

There are 133+ hotels available in Ranchi.

Howrah Station to Ranchi - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

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There are 6 ways to get from Howrah Station to Ranchi by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane CCU - IXR
3h 30m
₹5,858–11,428
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Howrah Jn to Ranchitrain 18615 / ...
8h 37m
₹260–2,000
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kolkata to Ranchibus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper / ...
9h 1m
Drive 364.6 km
1. Drive from Howrah Station to Ranchicar 364.6 km
5h 33m
₹4,092–5,910
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Howrah Station to Ranchitaxi 364.6 km
5h 33m
₹8,000–10,000
Bus via Dhanbad
1. Take the bus from Kolkata to Dhanbadbus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper / ...
2. Take the bus from Dhanbad to Ranchibus redbusIndia_A/C Seater Push Back
10h 59m

Howrah Station to Ranchi by foot and train

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Distance: 352.8 km
Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Howrah Station, India and Ranchi, India?

IndiGo Airlines flies from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Howrah Jn to Ranchi 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹260–2,000 and the journey takes 8h 30m.

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