There are 5 ways to get from Kolkata to Dhanbad by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Dhanbad Jntrain 12311 / ...
3h 50m₹200–1,600Bus
- Take the bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Dhanbadbus Kolkata, West Bengal - Dhanbad
5h 45m₹850–2,900Drive 273.6 km
- Drive from Kolkata to Dhanbadcar 273.6 km
4h 19m₹3,078–4,446Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kolkata to Dhanbadtaxi 273.6 km
4h 19m₹6,000–7,500Bus via Āsansol
- Take the bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Asansolbus Kolkata, West Bengal - Asansol
- Take the bus from Asansol to Dhanbadbus Asansol
7h 2m
Kolkata to Dhanbad by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kolkata to Dhanbad is to train which costs ₹200 - ₹1,600 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Kolkata to Dhanbad is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs ₹200 - ₹1,600.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kolkata, West Bengal and arriving at Dhanbad. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Howrah Jn and arriving at Dhanbad Jn. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Kolkata and Dhanbad is 259 km. The road distance is 273.6 km.
The best way to get from Kolkata to Dhanbad without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs ₹200 - ₹1,600.
The train from Howrah Jn to Dhanbad Jn takes 3h 50m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Kolkata to Dhanbad bus services, operated by Shyamoli Paribahan, depart from Kolkata, West Bengal station.
Kolkata to Dhanbad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Howrah Jn station.
The best way to get from Kolkata to Dhanbad is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs ₹200 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹850 - ₹2,900 and takes 5h 45m.
What companies run services between Kolkata, India and Dhanbad, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Howrah Jn to Dhanbad Jn every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Alternatively, Shyamoli Paribahan operates a bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Dhanbad hourly. Tickets cost ₹850–2,900 and the journey takes 5h 45m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Howrah Jn to Dhanbad Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +91 8336003361
- [email protected]
- Website
- shyamolibus.com
Bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Dhanbad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹850–2,900
- Website
- https://www.shyamolibus.com/
- 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 to Dhanbad bus services, operated by Shyamoli Paribahan, arrive at Dhanbad station.
Kolkata to Dhanbad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dhanbad Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kolkata to Dhanbad is 274 km. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Kolkata to Dhanbad.
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