There are 5 ways to get from Ranchi to Silchar by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Silchar Airport (IXS)plane IXR - IXS
7h 22m₹10,758–14,911Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ranchi to Rampur Hattrain 13403 / ...
- Take the train from Rampur Hat to Silchartrain 13175
37h 25m₹735–5,777Train via Siliguri
- Take the train from Ranchi to New Jalpaiguritrain 15661
- Take the train from New Jalpaiguri to Silchartrain 13175 / ...
37h 20m₹770–5,861Bus
- Take the bus from Ranchi to Siliguribus
- Take the bus from Siliguri to Shillongbus
- Take the bus from Shillong to Silcharbus
37h 25mDrive 977.1 km
- Drive from Ranchi to Silcharcar 977.1 km
14h 5m₹10,940–15,801
Ranchi to Silchar by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ranchi to Silchar is to train which costs ₹700 - ₹6,000 and takes 37h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Ranchi to Silchar is to fly which takes 7h 22m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹15,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ranchi to Silchar. However, there are services departing from Ranchi and arriving at Silchar via Siliguri and Shillong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Ranchi to Silchar. However, there are services departing from Ranchi and arriving at Silchar via New Jalpaiguri. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 20m.
The distance between Ranchi and Silchar is 828 km. The road distance is 977.1 km.
The best way to get from Ranchi to Silchar without a car is to train via Siliguri which takes 37h 20m and costs ₹750 - ₹6,000.
It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Ranchi to Silchar, including transfers.
Ranchi to Silchar bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Ranchi station.
Ranchi to Silchar train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ranchi station.
The best way to get from Ranchi to Silchar is to fly which takes 7h 22m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹15,000. Alternatively, you can train via Siliguri, which costs ₹750 - ₹6,000 and takes 37h 20m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 37h 25m.
What companies run services between Ranchi, India and Silchar, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Silchar Airport (IXS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ranchi to Silchar via New Jalpaiguri in around 37h 20m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Birsa Munda Airport to Silchar Airport via Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–14,000
Flights from Birsa Munda Airport to Silchar Airport via Kolkata, Gauhati
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–14,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ranchi to New Jalpaiguri
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹380–2,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–450
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
Train from New Jalpaiguri to Silchar
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹390–3,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹390–470
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,400–3,000
Train from Ranchi to Rampur Hat
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 12m
- 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 Rampur Hat to Silchar
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹500–4,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹500–650
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,900–2,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹3,200–4,000
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Ranchi to Siliguri
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Siliguri to Shillong
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Shillong to Silchar
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- preet.singh12@yahoo.com
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Ranchi to Siliguri
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Siliguri to Shillong
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Rajdhani Express
Bus from Shillong to Silchar
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Rajdhani Express
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Booking & Getting There
Ranchi to Silchar bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Siliguri station.
Ranchi to Silchar train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at New Jalpaiguri station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ranchi to Silchar is 977 km. It takes approximately 14h 5m to drive from Ranchi to Silchar.
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