Ranchi to Kolkata

Ranchi to Kolkata

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Ranchi to Kolkata Schedule

Ranchi to Kolkata Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Indian Railways EC - Extended AC Chair Class 05:15 - 12:20₹ 2,635
Indian Railways CC - AC Chair Class 07:00 - 15:10₹ 1,065
IndiGo Economy 08:50 - 18:55₹ 16,124
IndiGo Economy #6E689312:25 - 13:20₹ 4,907
IndiGo Economy #6E711617:20 - 18:25₹ 4,891
Sri Sai Non-AC Seater 19:45 - 05:00₹ 347
Air Vistara Economy 20:20 - 08:35₹ 14,127
Indian Railways 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper 22:15 - 06:50₹ 1,100

Transportation from Ranchi to Kolkata

Facts about the transport from Ranchi to Kolkata

Cheapest Transport$6
Fastest Transport55m
Earliest Departure6:00 AM
Latest Departure10:15 PM
Departures per day7
Distance413 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBusYar Arzoo, Indian Railways, IndiGo, Pammi Travels, Royal Cruiser, Shanya Travels, Sri Sai Transport sai Rath

How to get from Ranchi to Kolkata

Travelling between Ranchi and Kolkata 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 22.16 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 5.82.

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

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

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

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

Travelling between Ranchi and Kolkata can be as cheap as USD 5.82 if you opt for a Sri Sai Transport sai Rath bus and as expensive as USD 22.16 if you buy a Pammi Travels Bus 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 Kolkata ?

  • 7 from Ranchi to Kolkata starting from 18:00 Ranchi until 21:05 Ranchi

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

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 Kolkata, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 58.83.

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 Kolkata

IndiGo

Bus

Travelling from Ranchi to Kolkata 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 Kolkata

BusYar Arzoo, Pammi Travels, Royal Cruiser, Shanya Travels, 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 Kolkata?

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