How to Reach Jamshedpur

By Train (Most Convenient)

Tatanagar Junction (Station Code: TATA)
• Jamshedpur’s main railway station, Tatanagar, is a major railhead on the Howrah–Mumbai and Howrah–Chennai main lines.
• It is well-connected to major cities like:
o Kolkata (Howrah) – ~5 hrs
o Delhi – ~18 hrs
o Mumbai – ~26 hrs
o Ranchi – ~4 hrs
o Bhubaneswar – ~7 hrs
o Chennai – ~28 hrs

Major Trains:

• Steel Express (Kolkata to Jamshedpur – daily)
• Howrah–Mumbai Mail
• Neelachal Express
• Tata–Yeshvantpur Express

By Air (Fastest)

Jamshedpur currently has limited air connectivity:
1. Sonari Airport (IXW) – Local Airport
• Mainly serves charter flights and a few commercial regional flights.
• Limited operations to Kolkata and Bhubaneswar (depending on seasonal schedules).
2. Nearby Major Airports
• Ranchi – Birsa Munda Airport (IXR): 130 km (3–4 hrs by road)
o Connected to Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, etc.
• Kolkata – Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU): 280 km (5–6 hrs)

By Road

Jamshedpur is well-connected by roadways to major cities in Jharkhand, West Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha. Routes:
• From Ranchi: 130 km via NH-33
• From Kolkata: 280 km via NH-16 & NH-49
• From Bhubaneswar: 350 km via NH-16

Transport Options:

• Private and State Buses: Regular buses from Ranchi, Dhanbad, Bhubaneswar, and Kolkata
• Private Taxis: Available from nearby airports and cities
• Self-drive/Car rentals: Good highways, but some stretches may be under maintenance.