There are 10 ways to get from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Dhanbad by train, bus, rideshare, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Sealdah to Dhanbad Jntrain 12313 / ...
5h 11m₹321–2,466Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Airport Gate 3 to Howrah Bus standbus S-175
- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Dhanbad Jntrain 12311 / ...
5h 53m₹230–1,630Bus
- Take the bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Dhanbadbus Kolkata, West Bengal - Dhanbad
7h 24m₹870–2,920Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kolkata-CCU to Dhanbad274.6 km
4h 19mDrive 274.6 km
- Drive from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Dhanbadcar 274.6 km
4h 19m₹3,098–4,475Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Dhanbadtaxi 274.6 km
4h 19m₹6,000–7,500Fly to Birsa Munda Airport, train
- Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane CCU - IXR
- Take the train from Ranchi to Dhanbad Jntrain
6h 22m₹6,339–13,387Bus via Āsansol
- Take the bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Asansolbus Kolkata, West Bengal - Asansol
- Take the bus from Asansol to Dhanbadbus Asansol
8h 17mFly to Gaya, train
- Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Gaya (GAY)plane CCU - GAY
- Take the train from Gaya Jn to Dhanbad Jntrain
4h 25m₹4,587–11,985Fly to Deoghar, train
- Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Deoghar (DGH)plane CCU - DGH
- Take the train from Sankarpur to Dhanbad Jntrain
5h 33m₹4,759–25,512
Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Dhanbad by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Dhanbad is to bus and train which costs ₹230 - ₹1,700 and takes 5h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Dhanbad is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs ₹3,100 - ₹4,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Dhanbad. However, there are services departing from Airport Gate No. 2 and arriving at Dhanbad via Kolkata, West Bengal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Dhanbad. However, there are services departing from Jai Hind and arriving at Dhanbad Jn via Dum Dum Cant and Sealdah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
The distance between Kolkata Airport (CCU) and Dhanbad is 280 km. The road distance is 274.6 km.
The best way to get from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Dhanbad without a car is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Dhanbad, including transfers.
Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Dhanbad bus services, operated by Shyamoli Paribahan, depart from Kolkata, West Bengal station.
Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Dhanbad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Sealdah station.
The best way to get from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Dhanbad is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹850 - ₹3,000 and takes 7h 24m.
What companies run services between Kolkata Airport (CCU), India and Dhanbad, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Sealdah to Dhanbad Jn 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, Shyamoli Paribahan operates a bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Dhanbad hourly. Tickets cost ₹850–2,900 and the journey takes 5h 45m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–11,000
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Gaya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–11,000
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Deoghar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–24,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Sealdah to Dhanbad Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- 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 Ranchi to Dhanbad Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- 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 Howrah Jn to Dhanbad Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- 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 Gaya Jn to Dhanbad Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Sankarpur to Dhanbad Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- +91 8336003361
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shymoli Paribahan
Bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Dhanbad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹850–2,900
- Website
- Shymoli Paribahan
- Phone
- +918697733391
- [email protected]
- Website
- WBTC
Bus from Airport Gate 3 to Howrah Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹30
- Website
- WBTC
- Website
- Maharani Travels
Bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Asansol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- Maharani Travels
- Website
- Silky Travels
Bus from Asansol to Dhanbad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Silky Travels
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Kolkata-CCU to Dhanbad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
Bharat Taxi
- Phone
- +91 969 600 0999
- Website
- bharattaxi.com
Brahmdev Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 983 137 2515
- Website
- localoutstationcabrental.co.in
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More Questions & Answers
Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Dhanbad bus services, operated by Shyamoli Paribahan, arrive at Dhanbad station.
Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Dhanbad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dhanbad Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Dhanbad is 275 km. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Dhanbad.
There are 58+ hotels available in Dhanbad.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kolkata Airport (CCU) and Dhanbad. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.