Ranchi to Kolkata distance - 410 km, cab fare and drive time
Ranchi to Kolkata is 410 km and takes about 8 hours by cab via Purulia, Asansol and Durgapur; Raahi Saarthi one-way sedan fares start at ₹7,999.
Ranchi to Kolkata is the longest single-day route we run - 410 km in one push in about 8 hours via Purulia, Asansol and Durgapur on NH-19, the Grand Trunk Road. A 05:00 departure gets you into Kolkata around 13:00. It is a popular one-way drop for travellers connecting at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), which has far wider connectivity than Ranchi.
What you'll pass on the way
- Purulia
- Asansol
- Durgapur
- Bardhaman
- Dankuni toll
Things to do there
- Victoria Memorial
- Howrah Bridge and the Hooghly riverfront
- Indian Museum
- Park Street and the heritage cafés
- Kolkata Airport (CCU) drop
Fixed fares
| Car type | One-way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan (4 pax) | ₹7,999 | ₹14,999 |
| SUV / Ertiga (6 pax) | ₹9,499 | ₹16,999 |
| Innova Crysta (7 pax) | ₹10,999 | ₹18,999 |
| Tempo Traveller (12 pax) | ₹18,499 | ₹30,999 |
Every fare is all-inclusive - fuel, the 7 tolls on this route, parking, driver allowance, inter-state permits and 5% GST. A one-way booking carries no empty-return charge.
- Distance
- 410 km
- Drive time
- 8 hr
- Highways
- NH-19 (Grand Trunk Road), NH-32
- Via
- Purulia → Asansol → Durgapur → Bardhaman
- Toll plazas (one way)
- 7
- Best time to visit
- October to March
- Best departure time
- 05:00 AM
- Cheapest one-way
- ₹7,999
Frequently asked questions
How long does a cab take from Ranchi to Kolkata?
A Ranchi to Kolkata cab takes about 8 hours for the 410 km journey via Purulia, Asansol and Durgapur. A 05:00 departure from Ranchi puts you in Kolkata around 13:00.
Can the cab drop at Kolkata Airport (CCU)?
Yes. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport sits on the north-eastern edge of Kolkata and is reached via the Belghoria Expressway, which avoids the city centre entirely. Share your flight number when booking - for international departures Raahi Saarthi builds in a 3-hour buffer and leaves Ranchi accordingly.
What is the one-way cab fare from Ranchi to Kolkata?
Raahi Saarthi's one-way Ranchi to Kolkata fare starts at ₹7,999 for a sedan, ₹9,499 for an Ertiga SUV and ₹10,999 for an Innova Crysta, all-inclusive of fuel, the seven tolls on NH-19, parking, driver allowance and inter-state permit.
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