There are 6 ways to get from Contai to Ranchi by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Kanthi P H to Kharagpur Jntrain 13417 / ...
- Take the train from Kharagpur Jn to Ranchitrain 18615 / ...
9h 56m₹364–2,880Bus
- Take the bus from Contai to Kolkatabus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / ...
- Take the bus from Kolkata to Ranchibus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper / ...
12h 33mDrive 351.9 km
- Drive from Contai to Ranchicar 351.9 km
5h 24m₹3,944–5,697Taxi
- Take the taxi from Contai to Ranchitaxi 351.9 km
5h 24m₹7,500–9,500Train, fly
- Take the train from Kanthi P H to Howrah Jntrain
- Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane CCU - IXR
6h 18m₹5,522–11,181Train via Mecheda
- Take the train from Kanthi P H to Mechedatrain 12858 / ...
- Take the train from Mecheda to Ranchitrain 18615
9h 58m₹373–2,892
Contai to Ranchi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Contai to Ranchi is to train which costs ₹360 - ₹2,900 and takes 9h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Contai to Ranchi is to drive which takes 5h 24m and costs ₹3,900 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Contai to Ranchi. However, there are services departing from Contai and arriving at Ranchi via Kolkata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Contai to Ranchi. However, there are services departing from Kanthi P H and arriving at Ranchi via Kharagpur Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 56m.
The distance between Contai and Ranchi is 428 km. The road distance is 351.9 km.
The best way to get from Contai to Ranchi without a car is to train which takes 9h 56m and costs ₹360 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 9h 56m to get from Contai to Ranchi, including transfers.
Contai to Ranchi bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Contai station.
Contai to Ranchi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kanthi P H station.
The best way to get from Contai to Ranchi is to train which takes 9h 56m and costs ₹360 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 33m.
What companies run services between Contai, India and Ranchi, India?
You can take a train from Kanthi P H to Ranchi via Kharagpur Jn in around 9h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Contai to Ranchi via Kolkata in around 12h 33m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kanthi P H to Kharagpur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Kharagpur Jn to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Kanthi P H to Howrah Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Kanthi P H to Mecheda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Mecheda to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Contai to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Kolkata to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9153044288
- shashipujan123@gmail.com
- Website
- Shiv Shakti
Bus from Contai to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Shiv Shakti
- Website
- Shiv Shakti
- Website
- Rajdhani Express
Bus from Kolkata to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Rajdhani Express
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- preet.singh12@yahoo.com
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Kolkata to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,500
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Booking & Getting There
Contai to Ranchi bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Kolkata station.
Contai to Ranchi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kharagpur Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Contai to Ranchi is 352 km. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Contai to Ranchi.
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