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How to get fromRanchi to Howrah Junction Stationby plane, subway, bus, train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Fly, subway, bus

    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 Girish Parksubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Girish Park to Howrah Stationbus bus
    2h 17m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ranchi to Howrah Jntrain train 18616 / ...
    9h 33m
    ₹250–2,000

  3. Bus via Dhanbad

    1. Take the bus from Ranchi to Dhanbadbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dhanbad to Kolkatabus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
    9h 48m

  4. Drive  367.1 km

    1. Drive from Ranchi to Howrah Junction Stationcar car 367.1 km
    5h 37m
    ₹3,560–5,143

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ranchi to Howrah Junction Stationtaxi taxi 367.1 km
    5h 37m
    ₹8,000–10,000

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ranchi to Kolkatabus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 Multi-Axle A/C Sleeper / ...
    10h 23m

Ranchi to Howrah Junction Station by train and foot

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration9h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket₹250Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 350.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 17m

What companies run services between Ranchi, India and Howrah Junction Station, 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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ranchi to Howrah Junction Station via Dhanbad, BB Ganguly Street, and Howrah Bus stand in around 9h 48m.

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