The average train between Dhanbad and Patna takes 6h 38m and the fastest train takes 5h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Dhanbad to Patna. 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 Dhanbad and Patna. The earliest departure is at 1:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Dhanbad is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Patna at 5:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dhanbad to Patna. However, there are services departing from Dhanbad station and arriving at Patna station via Gaya Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
Dhanbad to Patna train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Dhanbad Jn station.
Dhanbad to Patna train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Patna Jn station.
The distance between Dhanbad and Patna is 238.7 km. The road distance is 295 km.
You can take a train from Dhanbad Jn to Patna Jn via Gaya Jn in around 5h 47m.