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Ranchi to Katihar Jn by train, with one change

No train runs the whole way from Ranchi to Katihar Jn. Changing at Barauni Jn takes 16 hr 20 min, and the quickest pairing is 07051 then 15910.

1 change · 333 km apart · fastest 16 hr 20 min · Daily

Check seats for your dateRanchi (RNC) to Katihar Jn (KIR)

Day by day

The quickest journey with one change, for each day a connection runs.

  • Monday, Wednesday and Friday16 hr 55 minarrives next day
    16:15 22350 VANDE BHARAT EXP · Shatabdi → Patna Jn (PNBE) 22:10
    00:35 15484 MAHANANDA EXP · Mail/Express → arrives 09:10
    2 hr 25 min to change at PNBE — comfortable145 min to change, which holds about 9 times in 10 here. Measured on 1,07,294 paired days.15484 often runs late
  • Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday16 hr 40 minarrives next day
    20:10 18105 ROU JYG EXP · Mail/Express → Barauni Jn (BJU) 06:50
    09:00 15910 AVADH ASSAM EXP · Mail/Express → arrives 12:50
    2 hr 10 min to change at BJU — tight130 min to change holds about 9 times in 10 here. 148 min would make it 9 in 10. Measured on 11,769 paired days.15910 often runs late
  • Sunday16 hr 20 minarrives next day
    20:30 07051 HYB RXL SPL · Mail/Express → Barauni Jn (BJU) 06:50
    09:00 15910 AVADH ASSAM EXP · Mail/Express → arrives 12:50
    2 hr 10 min to change at BJU — tight130 min to change holds about 9 times in 10 here. 148 min would make it 9 in 10. Measured on 11,769 paired days.15910 often runs late

Other ways to make the trip

Slower pairings, or a change at a different junction.

  • Thursday16 hr 55 minarrives next day
    16:15 22350 VANDE BHARAT EXP · Shatabdi → Patna Jn (PNBE) 22:10
    00:35 15484 MAHANANDA EXP · Mail/Express → arrives 09:10
    2 hr 25 min to change at PNBE — comfortable145 min to change, which holds about 9 times in 10 here. Measured on 1,07,294 paired days.15484 often runs late
  • Sunday17 hrarrives next day
    20:30 07051 HYB RXL SPL · Mail/Express → Barauni Jn (BJU) 06:50
    09:30 15228 MFP SMVB EXP · Mail/Express → arrives 13:30
    2 hr 40 min to change at BJU — comfortable160 min to change, which holds about 9 times in 10 here. Measured on 11,769 paired days.15228 often runs late
  • Friday17 hr 5 minarrives next day
    23:00 17005 HYB RXL EXP · Mail/Express → Barauni Jn (BJU) 10:40
    12:15 16601 JBN AMRIT BHARAT · Mail/Express → arrives 16:05
    1 hr 35 min to change at BJU — tight95 min to change holds about 8 times in 10 here. 148 min would make it 9 in 10. Measured on 11,769 paired days.17005 often runs late
  • Monday17 hr 10 minarrives next day
    16:25 15027 MAURYA EXPRESS · Mail/Express → Barauni Jn (BJU) 05:05
    06:45 12424 DBRT RAJDHANI · Rajdhani → arrives 09:35
    1 hr 40 min to change at BJU — tight100 min to change holds about 8 times in 10 here. 141 min would make it 9 in 10. Measured on 14,277 paired days.
  • Wednesday17 hr 55 minarrives next day
    16:15 22350 VANDE BHARAT EXP · Shatabdi → Patna Jn (PNBE) 22:10
    02:40 15623 BGKT KYQ EXP · Mail/Express → arrives 10:10
    4 hr 30 min to change at PNBE — comfortable270 min to change, which almost always holds here. Measured on 1,07,294 paired days.15623 often runs late
  • Tuesday18 hr 5 minarrives next day
    06:05 18626 HTE PRNC EXP · Mail/Express → Begu Sarai (BGS) 19:06
    20:18 15716 GARIB NAWAZ EXP · Mail/Express → arrives 00:10
    1 hr 12 min to change at BGS — tightTypically 39 min late here, leaving about 15 min spare. It usually works, but there is little room.18626 often runs late
  • Monday18 hr 25 minarrives next day
    06:05 18626 HTE PRNC EXP · Mail/Express → Begu Sarai (BGS) 19:06
    20:38 15672 AMRIT BHARAT EXP · Mail/Express → arrives 00:30
    1 hr 32 min to change at BGS — comfortableTypically 39 min late here, still leaving about 35 min to change.18626 often runs late

Ranchi to Katihar Jn by train

Is there a direct train from Ranchi to Katihar Jn?
No. No single train runs from Ranchi to Katihar Jn. The journey takes one change, at Barauni Jn, and the fastest combination takes 16 hr 20 min.
What is the fastest way from Ranchi to Katihar Jn by train?
07051 HYB RXL SPL departs Ranchi at 20:30 and reaches Barauni Jn at 06:50. 15910 AVADH ASSAM EXP then departs at 09:00 and arrives Katihar Jn at 12:50. Total 16 hr 20 min, with 2 hr 10 min to change.
Where do you change trains between Ranchi and Katihar Jn?
Barauni Jn (BJU) is the interchange on the fastest route, with 2 hr 10 min between the arriving and departing trains.
Which days can you travel from Ranchi to Katihar Jn?
A connection is available every day of the week.

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