There are 8 ways to get from Kolkata to Ranchi Airport (IXR) 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
2h 50m₹5,621–12,865Train
cheapest- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Hatiatrain 18615
8h 35m₹260–2,000Train via Ranchi
- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Ranchitrain 18615 / ...
7h 58m₹620–2,392Bus
- Take the bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Ranchi, Jharkhandbus Kolkata, West Bengal - Ranchi, Jharkhand
9h 38mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kolkata to Ranchi-IXR370.8 km
5h 43mDrive 370.8 km
- Drive from Kolkata to Ranchi Airport (IXR)car 370.8 km
5h 43m₹4,187–6,047Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kolkata to Ranchi Airport (IXR)taxi 370.8 km
5h 43m₹8,000–10,000Bus via Khejurtala
- Take the bus from Howrah, West Bengal to Ranchi, Jharkhandbus Howrah, West Bengal - Ranchi, Jharkhand
11h 51m
Kolkata to Ranchi Airport (IXR) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kolkata to Ranchi Airport (IXR) is to train which costs ₹260 - ₹2,000 and takes 8h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Kolkata to Ranchi Airport (IXR) is to fly which takes 2h 50m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kolkata to Ranchi Airport (IXR). However, there are services departing from Kolkata, West Bengal and arriving at Ranchi, Jharkhand via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Howrah Jn and arriving at Hatia. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 35m.
The distance between Kolkata and Ranchi Airport (IXR) is 341 km. The road distance is 370.8 km.
The best way to get from Kolkata to Ranchi Airport (IXR) without a car is to train via Ranchi which takes 7h 58m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Kolkata to Ranchi Airport (IXR), including transfers.
Kolkata to Ranchi Airport (IXR) bus services, operated by Rajdhani Express, depart from Kolkata, West Bengal station.
Kolkata to Ranchi Airport (IXR) train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Howrah Jn station.
The best way to get from Kolkata to Ranchi Airport (IXR) is to fly which takes 2h 50m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹13,000. Alternatively, you can train via Ranchi, which costs ₹600 - ₹2,400 and takes 7h 58m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 9h 38m.
What companies run services between Kolkata, India and Ranchi Airport (IXR), 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
Train from Howrah Jn to Hatia
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 to Ranchi-IXR
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- 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 to Ranchi Airport (IXR) bus services, operated by Rajdhani Express, arrive at Ranchi, Jharkhand station.
Kolkata to Ranchi Airport (IXR) train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ranchi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kolkata to Ranchi Airport (IXR) is 371 km. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Kolkata to Ranchi Airport (IXR).
There are 143+ hotels available in Ranchi Airport (IXR).
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