The average train between Meerut and Dhanbad takes 16h 45m and the fastest train takes 16h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Meerut 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 twice daily between Meerut and Dhanbad. The earliest departure is at 1:12 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Meerut is at 5:02 PM which arrives into Dhanbad at 9:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Ghaziabad and take an average of 16h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Meerut to Dhanbad. However, there are services departing from Meerut station and arriving at Dhanbad station via Ghaziabad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 45m.
Meerut to Dhanbad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Meerut City station.
Meerut to Dhanbad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dhanbad Jn station.
The distance between Meerut and Dhanbad is 1,042.1 km. The road distance is 1,251 km.
You can take a train from Meerut City to Dhanbad Jn via Ghaziabad and New Delhi in around 16h 24m.