The average train between Ranchi and Howrah takes 8h 11m and the fastest train takes 7h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Ranchi to Howrah. 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 Ranchi and Howrah. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ranchi is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Howrah at 6:50 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 8h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ranchi station and arriving at Howrah station. Services depart 4 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 8h 11m.
Ranchi to Howrah train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ranchi station.
Ranchi to Howrah train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Howrah Jn station.
The distance between Ranchi and Howrah is 319.7 km. The road distance is 413 km.
Indian Railways operates a train from Ranchi to Howrah Jn 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹250–2,000 and the journey takes 8h 35m.
