There are 5 ways to get from Ranchi to Dhanbad by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ranchi to Dhanbad Jntrain 13304 / ...
4h 5m₹160–1,300Bus
- Take the bus from Ranchi, Jharkhand to Dhanbadbus Ranchi, Jharkhand - Dhanbad
4h 55mDrive 145.4 km
- Drive from Ranchi to Dhanbadcar 145.4 km
2h 12m₹1,632–2,357Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ranchi to Dhanbadtaxi 145.4 km
2h 12m₹2,700–3,300Bus 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 2m
Ranchi to Dhanbad by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ranchi to Dhanbad is to train which costs ₹160 - ₹1,300 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Ranchi to Dhanbad is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,400.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ranchi, Jharkhand and arriving at Dhanbad. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ranchi and arriving at Dhanbad Jn. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 5m.
The distance between Ranchi and Dhanbad is 162 km. The road distance is 145.4 km.
The best way to get from Ranchi to Dhanbad without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs ₹160 - ₹1,300.
The train from Ranchi to Dhanbad Jn takes 4h 5m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Ranchi to Dhanbad bus services, operated by Nagina Ladly, depart from Ranchi, Jharkhand station.
Ranchi to Dhanbad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ranchi station.
The best way to get from Ranchi to Dhanbad is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs ₹160 - ₹1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 55m.
What companies run services between Ranchi, 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,700–3,300
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 to Dhanbad bus services, operated by Nagina Ladly, arrive at Dhanbad station.
Ranchi to Dhanbad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dhanbad Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ranchi to Dhanbad is 145 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Ranchi to Dhanbad.
There are 64+ hotels available in Dhanbad.