There are 7 ways to get from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Ranchi by plane, train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane CCU - IXR
1h 17m₹6,058–12,066Train
cheapest- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Ranchitrain 18615 / ...
9h 53m₹290–2,030Bus
- Take the bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Ranchi, Jharkhandbus Kolkata, West Bengal - Ranchi, Jharkhand
11h 18mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kolkata-CCU to Ranchi371.7 km
5h 42mDrive 371.7 km
- Drive from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Ranchicar 371.7 km
5h 42m₹4,194–6,057Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Ranchitaxi 371.7 km
5h 42m₹8,000–10,000Bus via Khejurtala
- Take the bus from Howrah, West Bengal to Ranchi, Jharkhandbus Howrah, West Bengal - Ranchi, Jharkhand
12h 29m
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Ranchi is to train which costs ₹290 - ₹2,100 and takes 9h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Ranchi is to fly which takes 1h 17m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Ranchi. However, there are services departing from Airport Gate No. 2 and arriving at Ranchi, Jharkhand via Kolkata, West Bengal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Ranchi. However, there are services departing from Howrah Jn and arriving at Ranchi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 53m.
The distance between Kolkata Airport (CCU) and Ranchi is 332 km. The road distance is 371.7 km.
The best way to get from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Ranchi without a car is to train which takes 9h 53m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Ranchi, including transfers.
Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Ranchi bus services, operated by Rajdhani Express, depart from Kolkata, West Bengal station.
Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Ranchi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Howrah Jn station.
The best way to get from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Ranchi is to fly which takes 1h 17m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹13,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹290 - ₹2,100 and takes 9h 53m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 11h 18m.
What companies run services between Kolkata Airport (CCU), India and Ranchi, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) 4 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 7h 50m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–11,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Howrah Jn to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- Website
- Rajdhani Express
Bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Ranchi, Jharkhand
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Rajdhani Express
- Phone
- 9433012790
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shivam Travels
Bus from Howrah, West Bengal to Ranchi, Jharkhand
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- Shivam Travels
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Kolkata-CCU to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–10,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Ranchi bus services, operated by Rajdhani Express, arrive at Ranchi, Jharkhand station.
Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Ranchi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ranchi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Ranchi is 372 km. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Ranchi.
There are 139+ hotels available in Ranchi.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kolkata Airport (CCU) and Ranchi. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







