There are 6 ways to get from Dhanbad to Kolkata by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Dhanbad Jn to Howrah Jntrain 11447 / ...
4h 25m₹200–1,600Bus
- Take the bus from Dhanbad to Kolkata, West Bengalbus Dhanbad
5h 45mDrive 271.6 km
- Drive from Dhanbad to Kolkatacar 271.6 km
3h 58m₹3,062–4,423Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dhanbad to Kolkatataxi 271.6 km
3h 58m₹6,000–7,500Train, fly
- Take the train from Dhanbad Jn to Ranchitrain
- Fly from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane IXR - CCU
6h 57m₹6,053–17,735Bus via Āsansol
- Take the bus from Dhanbad to Asansolbus Dhanbad
- Take the bus from Asansol to Kolkata, West Bengalbus Asansol
6h 52m
Dhanbad to Kolkata by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dhanbad to Kolkata is to train which costs ₹200 - ₹1,600 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Dhanbad to Kolkata is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dhanbad and arriving at Kolkata, West Bengal. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dhanbad Jn and arriving at Howrah Jn. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Dhanbad and Kolkata is 259 km. The road distance is 271.6 km.
The best way to get from Dhanbad to Kolkata without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs ₹200 - ₹1,600.
The train from Dhanbad Jn to Howrah Jn takes 4h 25m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Dhanbad to Kolkata bus services, operated by Raipur Cruiser, depart from Dhanbad station.
Dhanbad to Kolkata train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Dhanbad Jn station.
The best way to get from Dhanbad to Kolkata is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs ₹200 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 45m.
What companies run services between Dhanbad, India and Kolkata, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Dhanbad Jn to Howrah Jn every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Alternatively, Raipur Cruiser operates a bus from Dhanbad to Kolkata, West Bengal hourly, and the journey takes 5h 45m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Birsa Munda Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Dhanbad Jn to Howrah Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- 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 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
- Phone
- 9073545111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Raipur Cruiser
Bus from Dhanbad to Kolkata, West Bengal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Raipur Cruiser
- Website
- Shanti Deluxe
Bus from Dhanbad to Asansol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Shanti Deluxe
- Phone
- +91 9088900002
- [email protected]
- Website
- Express Line
Bus from Asansol to Kolkata, West Bengal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Express Line
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
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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More Questions & Answers
Dhanbad to Kolkata bus services, operated by Raipur Cruiser, arrive at Kolkata, West Bengal station.
Dhanbad to Kolkata train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Howrah Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dhanbad to Kolkata is 272 km. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Dhanbad to Kolkata.
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