There are 6 ways to get from Ranchi Airport (IXR) to Dhanbad by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ranchi to Dhanbad Jntrain 13304 / ...
4h 12m₹516–1,721Bus
- Take the bus from Ranchi, Jharkhand to Dhanbadbus Ranchi, Jharkhand - Dhanbad
5h 2mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Ranchi-IXR to Dhanbad147.3 km
2h 14mDrive 147.3 km
- Drive from Ranchi Airport (IXR) to Dhanbadcar 147.3 km
2h 14m₹1,664–2,403Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ranchi Airport (IXR) to Dhanbadtaxi 147.3 km
2h 14m₹2,800–3,400Bus via Bokāro
- Take the bus from Ranchi, Jharkhand to Bokaro, Jharkhandbus Ranchi, Jharkhand - Bokaro, Jharkhand
- Take the bus from Bokaro, Jharkhand to Dhanbadbus Bokaro, Jharkhand - Dhanbad
5h 9m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ranchi Airport (IXR) to Dhanbad is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹1,800 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Ranchi Airport (IXR) to Dhanbad is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Ranchi Airport (IXR) to Dhanbad. However, there are services departing from Ranchi, Jharkhand and arriving at Dhanbad via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Ranchi Airport (IXR) to Dhanbad. However, there are services departing from Ranchi and arriving at Dhanbad Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between Ranchi Airport (IXR) and Dhanbad is 167 km. The road distance is 147.3 km.
The best way to get from Ranchi Airport (IXR) to Dhanbad without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Ranchi Airport (IXR) to Dhanbad, including transfers.
Ranchi Airport (IXR) to Dhanbad bus services, operated by Nagina Ladly, depart from Ranchi, Jharkhand station.
Ranchi Airport (IXR) to Dhanbad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ranchi station.
The best way to get from Ranchi Airport (IXR) to Dhanbad is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 2m.
What companies run services between Ranchi Airport (IXR), India and Dhanbad, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ranchi to Dhanbad Jn every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Alternatively, Nagina Ladly operates a bus from Ranchi, Jharkhand to Dhanbad every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 4h 55m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ranchi to Dhanbad Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Ranchi-IXR to Dhanbad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,800–3,400
Ranchi Cabs
- Phone
- +91 900 666 6549
- Website
- ranchicabs.com
Ranchi Cab Service
- Phone
- +91 790 362 9240
- Website
- ranchicabservice.com
Ranchi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 933 416 0743
- Website
- ranchitaxi.in
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More Questions & Answers
Ranchi Airport (IXR) to Dhanbad bus services, operated by Nagina Ladly, arrive at Dhanbad station.
Ranchi Airport (IXR) to Dhanbad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dhanbad Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ranchi Airport (IXR) to Dhanbad is 147 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Ranchi Airport (IXR) to Dhanbad.
There are 58+ hotels available in Dhanbad.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Ranchi Airport (IXR) and Dhanbad. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






