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

The cheapest way to get from Katihar to Ranchi is to train via Deoghar which costs ₹440 - ₹3,400 and takes 16h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Katihar to Ranchi is to fly which takes 6h 51m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹34,000.

Is there a direct train between Katihar and Ranchi?

No, there is no direct train from Katihar to Ranchi. However, there are services departing from Katihar Jn and arriving at Ranchi via Barsoi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 3m.

How far is it from Katihar to Ranchi?

The distance between Katihar and Ranchi is 382 km. The road distance is 501.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Katihar to Ranchi without a car is to train which takes 16h 3m and costs ₹440 - ₹3,500.

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

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Katihar to Ranchi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Katihar to Ranchi train from?

Katihar to Ranchi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Barsoi Jn station.

Train or fly from Katihar to Ranchi?

The best way to get from Katihar to Ranchi is to fly which takes 6h 51m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹34,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹440 - ₹3,500 and takes 16h 3m.

Where does the Katihar to Ranchi train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Katihar to Ranchi?

Yes, the driving distance between Katihar to Ranchi is 501 km. It takes approximately 7h 23m to drive from Katihar to Ranchi.

Where can I stay near Ranchi?

There are 131+ hotels available in Ranchi.

Katihar to Ranchi - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, car, taxi, and bus

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Purnea Airport (PXN) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane PXN - IXR
6h 51m
₹10,120–33,332
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Barsoi Jn to Ranchitrain 15662
16h 3m
₹441–3,429
Drive 501.5 km
1. Drive from Katihar to Ranchicar 501.5 km
7h 23m
₹5,627–8,127
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Katihar to Ranchitaxi 501.5 km
7h 23m
₹10,000–12,000
Train via Deoghar
1. Take the train from Katihar Jn to Jasidih Jntrain 28182
2. Take the train from Jasidih Jn to Ranchitrain 18621 / ...
16h 35m
₹442–3,386
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Katihar Jn to Madhupur Jntrain
2. Take the train from Madhupur Jn to Dhanbad Jntrain
3. Take the bus from Dhanbad to Ranchibus
17h 29m

Katihar to Ranchi by train

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16h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 382.3 km
Duration: 6h 51m

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

IndiGo Airlines and Star Air fly from Purnea Airport (PXN) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Barsoi Jn to Ranchi once a week. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 14h 28m.

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