The average train between Dhanbad and Varanasi takes 8h 10m and the fastest train takes 6h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Dhanbad to Varanasi. 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 Varanasi. The earliest departure is at 3:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Dhanbad is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Varanasi at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dhanbad to Varanasi. However, there are services departing from Dhanbad station and arriving at Varanasi station via Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
Dhanbad to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Dhanbad Jn station.
Dhanbad to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. station.
The distance between Dhanbad and Varanasi is 384.9 km. The road distance is 421 km.
Indian Railways operates a train from Dhanbad Jn to Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. hourly. Tickets cost ₹250–2,000 and the journey takes 4h 48m.