The average train between Howrah and Dhanbad takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Howrah 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 2 hours between Howrah and Dhanbad. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Howrah is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Dhanbad at 3:40 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Howrah station and arriving at Dhanbad station. Services depart every 2 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 4h 8m.
Howrah to Dhanbad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Howrah Jn station.
Howrah to Dhanbad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dhanbad Jn station.
The distance between Howrah and Dhanbad is 236 km. The road distance is 259 km.
Indian Railways operates a train from Howrah Jn to Dhanbad Jn every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 3h 50m.