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There are 6 ways to get from Howrah to Ranchi by plane, train, ferry, bus, 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
    3h 6m
    ₹5,858–9,928

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Howrah Jn to Ranchitrain train 18615 / ...
    8h 30m
    ₹260–2,000

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlieferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Kolkata to Ranchibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper / ...
    9h 35m

  4. Drive  363.9 km

    1. Drive from Howrah to Ranchicar car 363.9 km
    5h 32m
    ₹3,561–5,143

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Howrah to Ranchitaxi taxi 363.9 km
    5h 32m
    ₹8,000–10,000

  6. Ferry, bus via Dhanbad

    1. Take the ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlieferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Kolkata to Dhanbadbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dhanbad to Ranchibus bus
    10h 47m

Howrah to Ranchi by train

Calendar25Weekly Trains
Duration8h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket₹260Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 347.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 6m

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

IndiGo Airlines flies from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) 5 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 8h 30m.

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