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Shahganj Jn to Ranchi by train, with one change

No train runs the whole way from Shahganj Jn to Ranchi. Changing at Varanasi Jn takes 12 hr 30 min, and the quickest pairing is 13238 then 20888.

1 change · 404 km apart · fastest 12 hr 30 min · Daily

Check seats for your dateShahganj Jn (SHG) to Ranchi (RNC)

Day by day

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

  • Monday, Friday and Saturday12 hr 30 min
    11:25 13238 KOTA PNBE EXP · Mail/Express → Varanasi Jn (BSB) 14:30
    16:05 20888 VANDE BHARAT EXP · Shatabdi → arrives 23:55
    1 hr 35 min to change at BSB — tight95 min to change holds about 8 times in 10 here. 134 min would make it 9 in 10. Measured on 1,174 paired days.
  • Tuesday15 hr 15 minarrives next day
    21:45 13152 KOLKATA EXPRESS · Mail/Express → Koderma (KQR) 07:46
    08:40 13513 ASN HTE EXP · Mail/Express → arrives 13:00
    54 min to change at KQR — comfortableTypically 16 min late here, still leaving about 20 min to change.13152 often runs late
  • Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday12 hr 50 min
    11:05 14214 BSB INTERCITY · Mail/Express → Varanasi Jn (BSB) 13:35
    16:05 20888 VANDE BHARAT EXP · Shatabdi → arrives 23:55
    2 hr 30 min to change at BSB — comfortable150 min to change, which holds about 9 times in 10 here. Measured on 1,174 paired days.both trains usually run on time

Other ways to make the trip

Slower pairings, or a change at a different junction.

  • Monday12 hr 50 min
    11:05 14214 BSB INTERCITY · Mail/Express → Varanasi Jn (BSB) 13:35
    16:05 20888 VANDE BHARAT EXP · Shatabdi → arrives 23:55
    2 hr 30 min to change at BSB — comfortable150 min to change, which holds about 9 times in 10 here. Measured on 1,174 paired days.both trains usually run on time
  • Wednesday13 hr 35 minarrives next day
    18:50 15623 BGKT KYQ EXP · Mail/Express → Dd Upadhyaya Jn (DDU) 23:40
    01:10 20408 RNC RAJDHANI · Rajdhani → arrives 08:25
    1 hr 30 min to change at DDU — tight90 min to change holds about 9 times in 10 here. 95 min would make it 9 in 10. Measured on 1,78,612 paired days.20408 often runs late
  • Thursday14 hr 3 min
    06:42 18104 ASR TATA EXP · Mail/Express → Bokaro Stl City (BKSC) 17:35
    18:15 07006 RXL SC SPL · Mail/Express → arrives 20:45
    40 min to change at BKSC — tightTypically 19 min late here, leaving about 4 min spare. It usually works, but there is little room.18104 often runs late
  • Thursday14 hr 18 min
    06:42 18104 ASR TATA EXP · Mail/Express → Bokaro Stl City (BKSC) 17:35
    18:25 17434 RXL TPTY EXP · Mail/Express → arrives 21:00
    50 min to change at BKSC — tightTypically 19 min late here, leaving about 14 min spare. It usually works, but there is little room.18104 often runs late
  • Friday14 hr 47 minarrives next day
    22:18 13436 AMRIT BHARAT EXP · Mail/Express → Gaya Jn (GAYA) 06:50
    08:30 22349 VANDE BHARAT EXP · Shatabdi → arrives 13:05
    1 hr 40 min to change at GAYA — comfortable100 min to change, which holds about 19 times in 20 here. Measured on 22,083 paired days.
  • Wednesday15 hr 15 minarrives next day
    21:45 13152 KOLKATA EXPRESS · Mail/Express → Koderma (KQR) 07:46
    08:40 13513 ASN HTE EXP · Mail/Express → arrives 13:00
    54 min to change at KQR — comfortableTypically 16 min late here, still leaving about 20 min to change.13152 often runs late
  • Tuesday15 hr 20 minarrives next day
    21:45 13152 KOLKATA EXPRESS · Mail/Express → Gaya Jn (GAYA) 06:15
    08:30 22349 VANDE BHARAT EXP · Shatabdi → arrives 13:05
    2 hr 15 min to change at GAYA — comfortable135 min to change, which holds about 19 times in 20 here. Measured on 22,083 paired days.13152 often runs late
  • Monday16 hr 10 minarrives next day
    21:45 13152 KOLKATA EXPRESS · Mail/Express → Gaya Jn (GAYA) 06:15
    08:15 12365 RNC JANSHATABDI · Shatabdi → arrives 13:55
    2 hr to change at GAYA — comfortable120 min to change, which holds about 19 times in 20 here. Measured on 22,083 paired days.13152 often runs late

Shahganj Jn to Ranchi by train

Is there a direct train from Shahganj Jn to Ranchi?
No. No single train runs from Shahganj Jn to Ranchi. The journey takes one change, at Varanasi Jn, and the fastest combination takes 12 hr 30 min.
What is the fastest way from Shahganj Jn to Ranchi by train?
13238 KOTA PNBE EXP departs Shahganj Jn at 11:25 and reaches Varanasi Jn at 14:30. 20888 VANDE BHARAT EXP then departs at 16:05 and arrives Ranchi at 23:55. Total 12 hr 30 min, with 1 hr 35 min to change.
Where do you change trains between Shahganj Jn and Ranchi?
Varanasi Jn (BSB) is the interchange on the fastest route, with 1 hr 35 min between the arriving and departing trains.
Which days can you travel from Shahganj Jn to Ranchi?
A connection is available every day of the week.

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