The average train between Balasore and Dhanbad takes 8h 53m and the fastest train takes 8h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Balasore to Dhanbad. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Balasore and Dhanbad. The earliest departure is at 1:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Balasore is at 7:24 PM which arrives into Dhanbad at 3:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Balasore to Dhanbad. However, there are services departing from Balasore station and arriving at Dhanbad station via Howrah Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.
Balasore to Dhanbad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Balasore station.
Balasore to Dhanbad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dhanbad Jn station.
The distance between Balasore and Dhanbad is 261.5 km. The road distance is 490 km.
You can take a train from Balasore to Dhanbad Jn via Howrah Jn in around 8h 30m.