The average train between Dankuni and Ranchi takes 9h 3m and the fastest train takes 8h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Dankuni to Ranchi. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Dankuni and Ranchi. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Dankuni is at 8:13 PM which arrives into Ranchi at 5:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dankuni to Ranchi. However, there are services departing from Dankuni station and arriving at Ranchi station via Ranchi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.
Dankuni to Ranchi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Howrah Jn station.
Dankuni to Ranchi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ranchi station.
The distance between Dankuni and Ranchi is 313.8 km. The road distance is 428 km.
Indian Railways operates a train from Howrah Jn to Ranchi 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹260–2,000 and the journey takes 7h 50m.