There are 4 ways to get from Howrah to Rānīganj by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Howrah to Rānīganj by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Howrah to Rānīganj is to bus which costs ₹250 - ₹1,200 and takes 4h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Howrah to Rānīganj is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs ₹170 - ₹1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Howrah to Rānīganj. However, there are services departing from Kolkata Esplanade and arriving at Durgapur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Howrah Jn and arriving at Raniganj. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 1m.
The distance between Howrah and Rānīganj is 182 km. The road distance is 189 km.
The best way to get from Howrah to Rānīganj without a car is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs ₹170 - ₹1,400.
The train from Howrah Jn to Raniganj takes 2h 1m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Howrah to Rānīganj bus services, operated by SBSTC, depart from Kolkata Esplanade station.
Howrah to Rānīganj train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Howrah Jn station.
The best way to get from Howrah to Rānīganj is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs ₹170 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹250 - ₹1,200 and takes 4h 2m.
What companies run services between Howrah, India and Rānīganj, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Howrah Jn to Raniganj every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, SBSTC operates a bus from Kolkata Esplanade to Durgapur hourly. Tickets cost ₹140–300 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Howrah Jn to Raniganj
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- 033-25442194
- [email protected]
- Website
- sbstconline.co.in
Bus from Kolkata Esplanade to Durgapur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–300
- Schedules at
- online.sbstcbooking.co.in
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–5,000
Bharat Taxi
- Phone
- +91 969 600 0999
- Website
- bharattaxi.com
Brahmdev Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 983 137 2515
- Website
- localoutstationcabrental.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Howrah to Rānīganj bus services, operated by SBSTC, arrive at Durgapur station.
Howrah to Rānīganj train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Raniganj station.
Yes, the driving distance between Howrah to Rānīganj is 189 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Howrah to Rānīganj.
There are 43+ hotels available in Rānīganj.