There are 7 ways to get from Dhanbad to Forbesganj by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Dhanbad Jn to Barsoi Jntrain 15661
- Take the train from Barsoi Jn to Forbesganjtrain 15724
12h 58m₹417–3,217Train via Mokama
cheapest- Take the train from Dhanbad Jn to Barauni Jntrain 15027 / ...
- Take the train from Barauni Jn to Forbesganjtrain 12488
13h 20m₹412–3,208Bus
- Take the bus from Dhanbad to Patnabus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Patna to Forbesganjbus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
16h 1mDrive 424 km
- Drive from Dhanbad to Forbesganjcar 424 km
7h 11m₹4,758–6,872Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dhanbad to Forbesganjtaxi 424 km
7h 11m₹8,500–11,000Train to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Dhanbad Jn to Sealdahtrain
- Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Purnea Airport (PXN)plane CCU - PXN
- Take the train from Purnia Jn to Forbesganjtrain
9h 18m₹8,356–35,002Train to Birsa Munda Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Dhanbad Jn to Ranchitrain
- Fly from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Purnea Airport (PXN)plane IXR - PXN
- Take the train from Purnia Jn to Forbesganjtrain
11h 2m₹19,056–40,277
Dhanbad to Forbesganj by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dhanbad to Forbesganj is to train via Mokama which costs ₹410 - ₹3,300 and takes 13h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Dhanbad to Forbesganj is to drive which takes 7h 11m and costs ₹4,700 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Dhanbad to Forbesganj. However, there are services departing from Dhanbad and arriving at Forbesganj via Patna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Dhanbad to Forbesganj. However, there are services departing from Dhanbad Jn and arriving at Forbesganj via Barsoi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 58m.
The distance between Dhanbad and Forbesganj is 567 km. The road distance is 424 km.
The best way to get from Dhanbad to Forbesganj without a car is to train which takes 12h 58m and costs ₹410 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 12h 58m to get from Dhanbad to Forbesganj, including transfers.
Dhanbad to Forbesganj bus services, operated by Sri Krishna Rath Travels, depart from Dhanbad station.
Dhanbad to Forbesganj train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Dhanbad Jn station.
The best way to get from Dhanbad to Forbesganj is to train which takes 12h 58m and costs ₹410 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 1m.
What companies run services between Dhanbad, India and Forbesganj, India?
You can take a train from Dhanbad Jn to Forbesganj via Barsoi Jn in around 12h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dhanbad to Forbesganj via Patna in around 16h 1m.
- Website
- starair.in
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Purnea Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–31,000
Flights from Birsa Munda Airport to Purnea Airport via Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–45,000
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Purnea Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–31,000
Flights from Birsa Munda Airport to Purnea Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹18,000–37,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Dhanbad Jn to Barsoi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Barsoi Jn to Forbesganj
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Dhanbad Jn to Sealdah
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Purnia Jn to Forbesganj
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Dhanbad Jn to Barauni Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,700
Train from Barauni Jn to Forbesganj
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Dhanbad Jn to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Purnia Jn to Forbesganj
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +91 7903832833
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Krishna Rath
Bus from Dhanbad to Patna
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Sri Krishna Rath
Bus from Patna to Forbesganj
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Sri Krishna Rath
- Website
- Bundela Travels
Bus from Dhanbad to Patna
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Bundela Travels
- Website
- Okara Express
Bus from Dhanbad to Patna
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Okara Express
- Website
- Vinay Travels
Bus from Dhanbad to Patna
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Vinay Travels
- Website
- Aarush Krrish
Bus from Patna to Forbesganj
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Aarush Krrish
- Website
- Vijay Rath
Bus from Patna to Forbesganj
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Vijay Rath
- Website
- Raj Bus Services
Bus from Patna to Forbesganj
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Raj Bus Services
- Website
- Meera Travels
Bus from Patna to Forbesganj
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Meera Travels
- Website
- Maa Kamakhya Cruseliner
Bus from Patna to Forbesganj
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Maa Kamakhya Cruseliner
- Website
- Maa Kanti Bus
Bus from Patna to Forbesganj
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Maa Kanti Bus
- Website
- Haribansh Raghuvansh Travels
Bus from Patna to Forbesganj
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Haribansh Raghuvansh Travels
- Website
- New Rajeshwari
Bus from Patna to Forbesganj
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- New Rajeshwari
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–11,000
Bharat Taxi
- Phone
- +91-99 55 15 34 91
- Website
- bhartitaxiservice.com
Uma Taxi service
- Phone
- +91 95 25 52 53 80
- Website
- umataxi.in
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Booking & Getting There
Dhanbad to Forbesganj bus services, operated by Sri Krishna Rath Travels, arrive at Patna station.
Dhanbad to Forbesganj train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Barsoi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dhanbad to Forbesganj is 424 km. It takes approximately 7h 11m to drive from Dhanbad to Forbesganj.
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