There are 4 ways to get from Kolkata to Jharia by ferry, train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Ferry, train
best- Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry
- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Dhanbad Jntrain 12321 / ...
5h 23m₹556–2,038Bus
- Take the bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Dhanbadbus Kolkata, West Bengal - Dhanbad
5h 52mDrive 270.5 km
- Drive from Kolkata to Jhariacar 270.5 km
4h 17m₹3,087–4,459Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kolkata to Jhariataxi 270.5 km
4h 17m₹6,000–7,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kolkata to Jharia is to ferry and train which costs ₹550 - ₹2,100 and takes 5h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Kolkata to Jharia is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kolkata to Jharia. However, there are services departing from Kolkata, West Bengal and arriving at Dhanbad via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
The distance between Kolkata and Jharia is 268 km. The road distance is 270.5 km.
The best way to get from Kolkata to Jharia without a car is to ferry and train which takes 5h 23m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Kolkata to Jharia, including transfers.
Kolkata to Jharia bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Kolkata, West Bengal station.
Kolkata to Jharia bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Dhanbad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kolkata to Jharia is 271 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Kolkata to Jharia.
There are 56+ hotels available in Jharia.
What companies run services between Kolkata, India and Jharia, India?
SLGT Travels operates a bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Dhanbad hourly, and the journey takes 5h 45m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Howrah Jn to Dhanbad Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Dhanbad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +918697733391
- [email protected]
- Website
- WBTC
Ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jetty
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹6–9
- Website
- WBTC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- 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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