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How to get fromKolkata to Ranchiby plane, bus, ferry, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Kolkata to Ranchi by plane, bus, ferry, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane plane CCU - IXR
    2h 57m
    ₹5,461–12,275

  2. Ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Howrah Jn to Ranchitrain train 18615 / ...
    9h 45m
    ₹266–2,008

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kolkata to Ranchibus bus redbusIndia_Leyland Non A/C Seater/Sleeper Executive Luxury / ...
    9h 15m
    ₹490–3,000

  4. Drive  369 km

    1. Drive from Kolkata to Ranchicar car 369 km
    5h 40m
    ₹4,122–5,954

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kolkata to Ranchitaxi taxi 369 km
    5h 40m
    ₹8,000–10,000

Kolkata to Ranchi by bus

Calendar118Weekly Buses
Duration9h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket₹490Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 345.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 57m

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

IndiGo Airlines flies from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Rajdhani Express operates a bus from Kolkata to Ranchi 3 times a day, and the journey takes 9h 15m. 15 other operators also service this route.

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