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How to get fromDhanbad to Kolkataby train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Dhanbad to Kolkata by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or ferry

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Dhanbad Jn to Sealdahtrain train 12260 / ...
    3h 47m
    ₹200–1,600

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Dhanbad Jn to Durgapurtrain train 12314 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Durgapur to Kolkata Esplanadebus bus
    4h 58m
    ₹284–1,400

  3. Drive  271.6 km

    1. Drive from Dhanbad to Kolkatacar car 271.6 km
    3h 58m
    ₹2,630–3,798

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Dhanbad to Kolkatataxi taxi 271.6 km
    3h 58m
    ₹6,000–7,500

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Dhanbad Jn to Ranchitrain train
    2. Fly from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane IXR - CCU
    6h 47m
    ₹6,053–12,735

  6. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Dhanbad Jn to Howrah Jntrain train 11447 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlieferry ferry
    4h 48m
    ₹208–1,545

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dhanbad to Kolkatabus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper / ...
    5h
    ₹850–2,900

Dhanbad to Kolkata by train

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration3h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket₹200Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 266.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 47m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Dhanbad Jn to Sealdah 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 3h 47m. Alternatively, Lokenath Bus Service operates a bus from Dhanbad to Kolkata 3 times a day, and the journey takes 5h. 18 other operators also service this route.

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