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How to get fromChennai to Dhanbadby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Chennai to Dhanbad by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP)plane plane MAA - RDP
    2. Take the train from Raniganj to Dhanbad Jntrain train
    7h 2m
    ₹8,860–24,038

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Dhanbad Jntrain train 13352
    36h 40m
    ₹750–6,000

  3. Train via Āsansol

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Asansol Jntrain train 22611
    2. Take the train from Asansol Jn to Dhanbad Jntrain train 12313 / ...
    31h 15m
    ₹877–6,665

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Kolkatabus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Kolkata to Dhanbadbus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper
    42h 6m
    ₹1,602–7,705

  5. Drive  1,675.4 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Dhanbadcar car 1,675.4 km
    25h 6m
    ₹18,752–27,086

  6. Fly to Birsa Munda Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane plane MAA - IXR
    2. Take the train from Ranchi to Dhanbad Jntrain train
    9h 5m
    ₹9,540–17,768

  7. Fly to Deoghar, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Deoghar (DGH)plane plane MAA - DGH
    2. Take the train from Sankarpur to Dhanbad Jntrain train
    10h 35m
    ₹11,730–21,038

  8. Fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane MAA - CCU
    2. Take the train from Sealdah to Dhanbad Jntrain train
    9h 1m
    ₹6,351–15,504

  9. Fly to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT)plane plane MAA - PAT
    2. Take the train from Patna Jn to Gaya Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Gaya Jn to Dhanbad Jntrain train
    10h
    ₹10,080–18,818

Chennai to Dhanbad by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration31h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket₹877Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,508.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Dhanbad, India?

You can take a train from Chennai Central to Dhanbad Jn via Asansol Jn in around 31h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai to Dhanbad via Kolkata in around 42h 6m.

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