Ranchi to Howrah

Ranchi to Howrah

Ranchi
Howrah
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Ranchi to Howrah Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
TaxiBazaar
Sedan
Any time
+5h 53m
$325.82
Train
Indian Railways
CC - AC Chair Class
05:20
15:50
$7.12
Train
Indian Railways
CC - AC Chair Class
06:00
13:10
$12.66
Train
Indian Railways
CC - AC Chair Class
06:55
15:15
$7.39
Train
Indian Railways
EC - Extended AC Chair Class
13:45
21:20
$20.31
Bus
Pammi Travels
Non-AC Seater
18:00
06:00
$7.20
Bus
Pammi Travels
AC Sleeper
18:20
06:30
$17.71
Bus
Pammi Travels
AC Sleeper
19:00
06:30
$9.97
Bus
Royal Cruiser
AC Semi Sleeper
20:00
06:00
$10.08
Bus
Baba Travels
Non-AC Seater
20:30
06:00
$6.09
Bus
BusYar Arzoo
AC Seater
21:00
05:46
$6.65
Train
Indian Railways
1A - AC First Class Sleeper
22:00
07:20
$17.83
Bus
Brb Tour and Travels
AC Sleeper
22:30
06:00
$11.08

How to get from Ranchi to Howrah

Travelling between Ranchi and Howrah is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 24.42 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 4.78.

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

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 12 hours to travel between Ranchi and Howrah depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Ranchi and Howrah. Flight will bring you to your destination in 55m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 12h to reach Howrah.

How much does it cost to get from Ranchi to Howrah?

Travelling between Ranchi and Howrah can be as cheap as USD 4.78 if you opt for a Indian Railways train and as expensive as USD 24.42 if you buy a Indian Railways Train ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Ranchi and Howrah ?

  • 6 from Ranchi to Howrah starting from 06:00 Ranchi until 13:45 Ranchi

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Ranchi to Howrah.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Ranchi to Howrah, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 49.51.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Ranchi and Howrah

IndiGo

Bus

Travelling from Ranchi to Howrah overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Ranchi and Howrah

BusYar Arzoo, Pammi Travels, Rajdhani Express, Royal Cruiser, Shanya Travels, Sri Sai, Sri Sai Transport sai Rath

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Ranchi to Howrah?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 94% took a train
  • 6% opted for a bus

Transportation from Ranchi to Howrah

Facts about the transport from Ranchi to Howrah

Cheapest Transport$5
Fastest Transport55m
Earliest Departure6:00 ص
Latest Departure9:05 م
Departures per day6
Distance411 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBusYar Arzoo, Indian Railways, IndiGo, Pammi Travels, Rajdhani Express, Royal Cruiser, Shanya Travels, Sri Sai, Sri Sai Transport sai Rath