There are 7 ways to get from Ranchi Airport (IXR) to Kolkata by plane, train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane IXR - CCU
2h 5m₹5,859–11,701Train
cheapest- Take the train from Hatia to Howrah Jntrain 18616
9h 5m₹260–2,000Bus
- Take the bus from Ranchi, Jharkhand to Kolkata, West Bengalbus Ranchi, Jharkhand - Kolkata, West Bengal
9h 37mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Ranchi-IXR to Kolkata372.7 km
5h 45mDrive 372.7 km
- Drive from Ranchi Airport (IXR) to Kolkatacar 372.7 km
5h 45m₹4,207–6,077Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ranchi Airport (IXR) to Kolkatataxi 372.7 km
5h 45m₹8,000–10,000Bus via Khejurtala
- Take the bus from Ranchi, Jharkhand to Howrah, West Bengalbus Ranchi, Jharkhand - Howrah, West Bengal
11h 7m
Ranchi Airport (IXR) to Kolkata by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ranchi Airport (IXR) to Kolkata is to train which costs ₹260 - ₹2,000 and takes 9h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Ranchi Airport (IXR) to Kolkata is to fly which takes 2h 5m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹12,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ranchi Airport (IXR) to Kolkata. However, there are services departing from Ranchi, Jharkhand and arriving at Kolkata, West Bengal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hatia and arriving at Howrah Jn. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 5m.
The distance between Ranchi Airport (IXR) and Kolkata is 343 km. The road distance is 372.7 km.
The best way to get from Ranchi Airport (IXR) to Kolkata without a car is to train which takes 9h 5m and costs ₹260 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Ranchi Airport (IXR) to Kolkata, including transfers.
Ranchi Airport (IXR) to Kolkata bus services, operated by Rajdhani Express, depart from Ranchi, Jharkhand station.
Ranchi Airport (IXR) to Kolkata train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Hatia station.
The best way to get from Ranchi Airport (IXR) to Kolkata is to fly which takes 2h 5m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹12,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹260 - ₹2,000 and takes 9h 5m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 9h 37m.
What companies run services between Ranchi Airport (IXR), India and Kolkata, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Hatia to Howrah Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹260–2,000 and the journey takes 9h 5m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Birsa Munda Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–11,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Hatia to Howrah Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- 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 Ranchi, Jharkhand to Kolkata, West Bengal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Rajdhani Express
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Ranchi-IXR to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–10,000
Ranchi Cabs
- Phone
- +91 900 666 6549
- Website
- ranchicabs.com
Ranchi Cab Service
- Phone
- +91 790 362 9240
- Website
- ranchicabservice.com
Ranchi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 933 416 0743
- Website
- ranchitaxi.in
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More Questions & Answers
Ranchi Airport (IXR) to Kolkata bus services, operated by Rajdhani Express, arrive at Kolkata, West Bengal station.
Ranchi Airport (IXR) to Kolkata train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Howrah Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ranchi Airport (IXR) to Kolkata is 373 km. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from Ranchi Airport (IXR) to Kolkata.
There are 1144+ hotels available in Kolkata.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Ranchi Airport (IXR) and Kolkata. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.