Howrah to Ranchi

Howrah to Ranchi

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Howrah to Ranchi Schedule

Howrah to Ranchi Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Air Vistara Economy 07:10 - 19:45₹ 12,826
Air Vistara Economy 10:25 - 19:45₹ 13,764
Indian Railways 2S - Second Sitting Class 12:50 - 21:10₹ 453
Indian Railways CC - AC Chair Class 15:45 - 22:50₹ 1,725
Sri Sai Non-AC Seater 18:55 - 05:25₹ 347
Pammi Travels Non-AC Seater 21:00 - 08:00₹ 751
Baba Travels Non-AC Seater 22:00 - 06:00₹ 636

Transportation from Howrah to Ranchi

Facts about the transport from Howrah to Ranchi

Cheapest Transport$6
Fastest Transport1h 5m
Earliest Departure6:05 오전
Latest Departure9:30 오후
Departures per day10
Distance921 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir Vistara, BusYar Arzoo, Indian Railways, IndiGo, Pammi Travels, Rajdhani Express, Royal Cruiser, Shanya Travels, Shivam Travels, Sri Sai, Sri Sai Transport sai Rath

How to get from Howrah to Ranchi

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 28.16 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 5.30.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 24 hours to travel between Howrah and Ranchi depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Howrah and Ranchi. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 5m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 23h 15m to reach Ranchi.

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

Travelling between Howrah and Ranchi can be as cheap as USD 5.30 if you opt for a Indian Railways train and as expensive as USD 28.16 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 Howrah and Ranchi ?

  • 10 from Howrah to Ranchi starting from 06:05 Howrah until 21:30 Howrah

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

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 Howrah to Ranchi, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 61.28.

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 Howrah and Ranchi

Air Vistara, IndiGo

Bus

Travelling from Howrah to Ranchi 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 Howrah and Ranchi

BusYar Arzoo, Pammi Travels, Rajdhani Express, Royal Cruiser, Shanya Travels, Shivam 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 Howrah to Ranchi?

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

  • 84% took a train
  • 16% opted for a bus