West Bengal to Ranchi

West Bengal to Ranchi

West Bengal
Ranchi
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West Bengal to Ranchi Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
TaxiBazaar
SUV 6pax
Any time
+6h 3m
$223.68
Bus
Royal Cruiser
AC Semi Sleeper
00:45
06:00
$6.54
Bus
Pammi Travels
Non-AC Sleeper
01:30
07:14
$8.18
Bus
Pammi Travels
Non-AC Seater
02:00
08:00
$7.09
Bus
Pammi Travels
Non-AC Sleeper
02:30
07:14
$8.18
Bus
Pammi Travels
AC Sleeper
03:00
07:00
$19.74
Bus
Yaatri Sewa
AC Semi Sleeper
06:20
12:25
$4.80
Bus
Ld Motors
Non-AC Seater
08:20
16:55
$4.36
Bus
Ld Motors
Non-AC Seater
10:10
16:55
$3.82
Bus
Pammi Travels
Non-AC Seater
12:00
19:00
$10.90
Bus
Pammi Travels
AC Sleeper
13:30
20:00
$11.45
Bus
Shanti Deluxe
AC Semi Sleeper
14:10
21:15
$4.91
Bus
Shanti Deluxe
Non-AC Seater
15:30
22:45
$4.14
Bus
Royal Cruiser
AC Semi Sleeper
23:15
05:30
$7.26
Bus
Pammi Travels
AC Sleeper
23:55
06:00
$60.94

How to get from West Bengal to Ranchi

Travelling between West Bengal and Ranchi 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 89.47 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 4.70.

How long does it take to get from West Bengal to Ranchi?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 11 hours to travel between West Bengal and Ranchi depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between West Bengal and Ranchi. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 5m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 11h to reach Ranchi.

How much does it cost to get from West Bengal to Ranchi?

Travelling between West Bengal and Ranchi can be as cheap as USD 4.70 if you opt for a Indian Railways train and as expensive as USD 89.47 if you buy a IndiGo flight 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 West Bengal and Ranchi ?

  • 10 from West Bengal to Ranchi starting from 06:05 Howrah until 21:30 Howrah
  • 8 from West Bengal to Ranchi starting from 19:30 Kolkata until 21:15 Kolkata
  • 3 from West Bengal to Ranchi starting from 06:40 Kolkata Airport until 18:10 Kolkata Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from West Bengal 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 West Bengal to Ranchi, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 66.06.

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 West Bengal and Ranchi

IndiGo

Bus

Travelling from West Bengal 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 West Bengal and Ranchi

Baba Travels, BusYar Arzoo, Pammi Travels, Royal Cruiser, Shanya Travels, Shivam 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 West Bengal 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

  • 67% took a train
  • 33% decided to fly

Transportation from West Bengal to Ranchi

Facts about the transport from West Bengal to Ranchi

Cheapest Transport$5
Fastest Transport1h 5m
Earliest Departure6:05 AM
Latest Departure9:30 PM
Departures per day21
Distance278 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBaba Travels, BusYar Arzoo, Indian Railways, IndiGo, Pammi Travels, Royal Cruiser, Shanya Travels, Shivam Travels, Sri Sai Transport sai Rath