There are 6 ways to get from Ranchi to Katwa by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Ranchi to Burdwan-Ibus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 A/C Seater/Sleeper / ...
- Take the train from Barddhaman to Katwa Jn.train 35015 / ...
8h 57mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Ranchi to Barddhamantrain 13504
- Take the train from Barddhaman to Katwa Jn.train 35015 / ...
14h 40m₹352–2,757Train via Rānīganj
- Take the train from Ranchi to Raniganjtrain
- Take the train from Raniganj to Barddhamantrain
- Take the train from Barddhaman to Katwa Jn.train
10h 1m₹445–3,579Drive 334.9 km
- Drive from Ranchi to Katwacar 334.9 km
5h 27m₹3,750–5,417Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ranchi to Katwataxi 334.9 km
5h 27m₹7,500–9,000Fly, train
- Fly from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane IXR - CCU
- Take the train from Kolkata to Katwa Jn.train
5h 52m₹5,531–11,245
Ranchi to Katwa by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ranchi to Katwa is to train which costs ₹350 - ₹2,800 and takes 14h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Ranchi to Katwa is to drive which takes 5h 27m and costs ₹3,700 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct train from Ranchi to Katwa. However, there are services departing from Ranchi and arriving at Katwa Jn. via Raniganj and Barddhaman. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.
The distance between Ranchi and Katwa is 355 km. The road distance is 334.9 km.
The best way to get from Ranchi to Katwa without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 57m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 57m to get from Ranchi to Katwa, including transfers.
Ranchi to Katwa train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ranchi station.
Ranchi to Katwa train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Raniganj station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ranchi to Katwa is 335 km. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Ranchi to Katwa.
What companies run services between Ranchi, India and Katwa, India?
You can take a train from Ranchi to Katwa Jn. via Raniganj and Barddhaman in around 10h 1m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Birsa Munda Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Barddhaman to Katwa Jn.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Ranchi to Raniganj
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Raniganj to Barddhaman
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Barddhaman to Katwa Jn.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Kolkata to Katwa Jn.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Ranchi to Barddhaman
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Barddhaman to Katwa Jn.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Ranchi to Burdwan-I
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,000
Ranchi Cabs
- Phone
- +91 900 666 6549
- Website
- ranchicabs.com
Ranchi Cab Service
- Phone
- +91 790 362 9240
- Website
- ranchicabservice.com
Ranchi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 933 416 0743
- Website
- ranchitaxi.in
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