There are 6 ways to get from Dhanbad to Kolkata by train, bus, car, taxi, or ferry
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Train
best- Take the train from Dhanbad Jn to Sealdahtrain 12260 / ...
3h 47m₹200–1,600Bus
- Take the bus from Dhanbad to Kolkatabus redbusIndia_Scania Multi-Axle AC Semi Sleeper / ...
4h 50mDrive 271.6 km
- Drive from Dhanbad to Kolkatacar 271.6 km
3h 58m₹3,045–4,398Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dhanbad to Kolkatataxi 271.6 km
3h 58m₹6,000–7,500Train, ferry
- Take the train from Dhanbad Jn to Howrah Jntrain 11447 / ...
- Take the ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlieferry
4h 48m₹208–1,545Train, bus
- Take the train from Dhanbad Jn to Durgapurtrain 12314 / ...
- Take the bus from Durgapur to Kolkata Esplanadebus
4h 58m₹284–1,400
Dhanbad to Kolkata by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dhanbad to Kolkata is to train and bus which costs ₹280 - ₹1,400 and takes 4h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Dhanbad to Kolkata is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs ₹200 - ₹1,600.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dhanbad and arriving at Kolkata. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dhanbad Jn and arriving at Sealdah. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between Dhanbad and Kolkata is 266 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 3h 47m and costs ₹200 - ₹1,600.
The train from Dhanbad Jn to Sealdah takes 3h 47m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Dhanbad to Kolkata bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, 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 3h 47m and costs ₹200 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 50m.
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, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Dhanbad to Kolkata hourly, and the journey takes 4h 50m. Three other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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 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 Durgapur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Dhanbad to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Dhanbad to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9088900002
- [email protected]
- Website
- Express Line
Bus from Dhanbad to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Express Line
- Schedules at
- Express Line
- Phone
- +91 9119900371
- [email protected]
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
Bus from Dhanbad to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Phone
- 033-25442194
- [email protected]
- Website
- sbstconline.co.in
Bus from Durgapur to Kolkata Esplanade
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–300
- Schedules at
- online.sbstcbooking.co.in
- Phone
- +918697733391
- [email protected]
- Website
- WBTC
Ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlie
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹6–9
- Website
- WBTC
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Dhanbad to Kolkata bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Kolkata station.
Dhanbad to Kolkata train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Sealdah 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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