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How to get fromKathmandu to Dhanbadby car, train, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Kathmandu to Dhanbad by car, train, or plane

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  1. Drive, train

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    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Raxaul Jncar car
    2. Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Dhanbad Jntrain train 17006 / ...
    15h 24m
    ₹1,998–4,753

  2. Drive 609.8 km

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Dhanbadcar car 609.8 km
    9h 42m
    ₹7,370–10,645

  3. Fly to Simara Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Simara Airport (SIF)plane plane KTM - SIF
    2. Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Dhanbad Jntrain train
    16h 3m
    ₹30,637–33,583

  4. Fly to Janakpur Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Janakpur Airport (JKR)plane plane KTM - JKR
    2. Take the train from Jaynagar to Dhanbad Jntrain train
    15h 26m
    ₹6,844–10,202

  5. Fly to Bhadrapur Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP)plane plane KTM - BDP
    2. Take the train from Galgalia to Kishanganjtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kishanganj to Dhanbad Jntrain train
    16h 10m
    ₹14,160–18,553

  6. Fly to Rajbiraj, train

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Rajbiraj (RJB)plane plane KTM - RJB
    2. Take the train from Nirmali to Sakri Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Sakri Jn to Dhanbad Jntrain train
    15h 27m
    ₹4,319–30,572

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Simara Airport (SIF) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration15 minAverage Duration
Ticket₹7,488Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 664.1 km
  • Duration: 15h 24m

What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Dhanbad, India?

There is no direct connection from Kathmandu to Dhanbad. However, you can drive to Raxaul Jn then take the train to Dhanbad Jn. Alternatively, you can drive from Kathmandu to Dhanbad in around 9h 42m.

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