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How to get fromRanchi to Howrahby plane, subway, ferry, bus, train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Fly, subway, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane IXR - CCU
    2. Take the subway from Noapara to Esplanadesubway subway
    3. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    2h 54m
    ₹5,881–11,459

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ranchi to Howrah Jntrain train 18616 / ...
    9h 30m
    ₹250–2,000

  3. Bus, ferry via Dhanbad

    1. Take the bus from Ranchi to Dhanbadbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dhanbad to Kolkatabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    9h 8m

  4. Drive  365.9 km

    1. Drive from Ranchi to Howrahcar car 365.9 km
    5h 35m
    ₹4,106–5,930

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ranchi to Howrahtaxi taxi 365.9 km
    5h 35m
    ₹8,000–10,000

  6. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Ranchi to Kolkatabus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 Multi-Axle A/C Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    10h 42m

Ranchi to Howrah by train

Calendar25Weekly Trains
Duration9h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket₹250Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 352.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 54m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Ranchi to Howrah Jn 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹250–2,000 and the journey takes 9h 30m.

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