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There are 7 ways to get from Ranchi to Contai by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane IXR - CCU
    2. Take the train from Howrah Jn to Kanthi P Htrain train
    5h 41m
    ₹6,034–11,248

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ranchi to Kharagpur Jntrain train 18616 / ...
    2. Take the train from Kharagpur Jn to Kanthi P Htrain train 13418 / ...
    9h 43m
    ₹367–2,845

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ranchi to Kolkatabus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 Multi-Axle A/C Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kolkata to Contaibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / ...
    13h 39m

  4. Drive  351.8 km

    1. Drive from Ranchi to Contaicar car 351.8 km
    5h 24m
    ₹3,442–4,972

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ranchi to Contaitaxi taxi 351.8 km
    5h 24m
    ₹7,500–9,500

  6. Train via Jamshedpur

    1. Take the train from Ranchi to Muritrain train
    2. Take the train from Muri to Tatanagar Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Tatanagar Jn to Kharagpur Jntrain train
    4. Take the train from Kharagpur Jn to Kanthi P Htrain train
    10h 13m
    ₹569–4,487

  7. Bus via Dhanbad

    1. Take the bus from Ranchi to Dhanbadbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dhanbad to Kolkatabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kolkata to Contaibus bus
    14h 12m

Ranchi to Contai by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration9h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket₹367Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 506.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 41m

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

You can take a train from Ranchi to Kanthi P H via Kharagpur Jn in around 9h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ranchi to Contai via Kolkata in around 13h 39m.

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