What is the cheapest way to get from Katihar to Ranchi?

The cheapest way to get from Katihar to Ranchi is to train via Deoghar which costs ₹440 - ₹3,400 and takes 16h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Katihar to Ranchi?

The fastest way to get from Katihar to Ranchi is to fly which takes 5h 32m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹19,000.

Is there a direct train between Katihar and Ranchi?

No, there is no direct train from Katihar to Ranchi. However, there are services departing from Katihar Jn and arriving at Ranchi via Barsoi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 56m.

How far is it from Katihar to Ranchi?

The distance between Katihar and Ranchi is 391 km. The road distance is 436.9 km.

How do I travel from Katihar to Ranchi without a car?

The best way to get from Katihar to Ranchi without a car is to train and bus which takes 15h 42m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,000.

How long does it take to get from Katihar to Ranchi?

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Katihar to Ranchi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Katihar to Ranchi train from?

Katihar to Ranchi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Barsoi Jn station.

Train or fly from Katihar to Ranchi?

The best way to get from Katihar to Ranchi is to fly which takes 5h 32m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹19,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹440 - ₹3,500 and takes 15h 56m.

Where does the Katihar to Ranchi train arrive?

Katihar to Ranchi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ranchi station.

Can I drive from Katihar to Ranchi?

Yes, the driving distance between Katihar to Ranchi is 437 km. It takes approximately 6h 46m to drive from Katihar to Ranchi.

Where can I stay near Ranchi?

There are 98+ hotels available in Ranchi.

Katihar to Ranchi - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and taxi

There are 8 ways to get from Katihar 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 from Purnea Airport
best
1. Fly from Purnea Airport (PXN) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane PXN - IXR
5h 32m
₹6,197–18,619
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Barsoi Jn to Ranchitrain 15662
15h 56m
₹441–3,429
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Katihar Jn to Patliputratrain 12423 / ...
2. Take the bus from Gandhi Maidan to Ranchi Kanta Toli Chowkbus
15h 42m
₹1,093–2,997
Drive 436.9 km
1. Drive from Katihar to Ranchicar 436.9 km
6h 46m
₹4,736–6,841
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Katihar to Ranchitaxi 436.9 km
6h 46m
₹8,500–11,000
Train to Bagdogra Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Katihar Jn to New Jalpaiguritrain
2. Fly from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane IXB - IXR
7h 1m
₹5,794–15,088
Train to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Katihar Jn to Patliputratrain
2. Fly from Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane PAT - IXR
7h 10m
₹5,123–13,247
Train via Deoghar
1. Take the train from Katihar Jn to Jasidih Jntrain 28182
2. Take the train from Jasidih Jn to Ranchitrain 18620 / ...
16h 45m
₹442–3,386

Katihar to Ranchi by train

1Weekly Trains

15h 56mAverage Duration

₹441Cheapest Price

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Distance: 391.1 km
Duration: 5h 32m

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

IndiGo Airlines flies from Purnea Airport (PXN) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) twice daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Barsoi Jn to Ranchi once a week. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 14h 18m.

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