There are 7 ways to get from Howrah to Ranchi by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane CCU - IXR
3h 1m₹5,858–11,428Train
cheapest- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Ranchitrain 18615 / ...
7h 50m₹260–2,000Train via Muri
- Take the train from Santragachi Jn to Muritrain 18009
- Take the train from Muri to Ranchitrain 18625 / ...
6h 53m₹354–2,775Bus
- Take the bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Ranchi, Jharkhandbus Kolkata, West Bengal - Ranchi, Jharkhand
9h 30mDrive 363.4 km
- Drive from Howrah to Ranchicar 363.4 km
5h 32m₹4,101–5,924Taxi
- Take the taxi from Howrah to Ranchitaxi 363.4 km
5h 32m₹8,000–9,500Bus via Khejurtala
- Take the bus from Howrah, West Bengal to Ranchi, Jharkhandbus Howrah, West Bengal - Ranchi, Jharkhand
11h 12m
Howrah to Ranchi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Howrah to Ranchi is to train which costs ₹260 - ₹2,000 and takes 7h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Howrah to Ranchi is to fly which takes 3h 1m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹12,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kolkata, West Bengal and arriving at Ranchi, Jharkhand. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Howrah Jn and arriving at Ranchi. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 50m.
The distance between Howrah and Ranchi is 347 km. The road distance is 363.4 km.
The best way to get from Howrah to Ranchi without a car is to train via Muri which takes 6h 53m and costs ₹350 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Howrah to Ranchi, including transfers.
Howrah to Ranchi bus services, operated by Rajdhani Express, depart from Kolkata, West Bengal station.
Howrah to Ranchi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Santragachi Jn station.
The best way to get from Howrah to Ranchi is to fly which takes 3h 1m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹12,000. Alternatively, you can train via Muri, which costs ₹350 - ₹2,800 and takes 6h 53m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 9h 30m.
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) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santragachi Jn to Ranchi via Muri in around 6h 53m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–11,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Santragachi Jn to Muri
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Muri to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Howrah Jn to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- Phone
- 9433012790
- shivambusodisha@gmail.com
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Howrah, West Bengal to Ranchi, Jharkhand
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–9,500
Bharat Taxi
- Phone
- +91 969 600 0999
- Website
- bharattaxi.com
Brahmdev Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 983 137 2515
- Website
- localoutstationcabrental.co.in
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More Questions & Answers
Howrah to Ranchi bus services, operated by Rajdhani Express, arrive at Ranchi, Jharkhand station.
Howrah to Ranchi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Muri station.
Yes, the driving distance between Howrah to Ranchi is 363 km. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Howrah to Ranchi.
There are 126+ hotels available in Ranchi.







