The average train between Purulia and Dhanbad takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Purulia 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 Purulia and Dhanbad. The earliest departure is at 1:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Purulia is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Dhanbad at 3:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Purulia to Dhanbad. However, there are services departing from Purulia station and arriving at Dhanbad station via Asansol Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
Purulia to Dhanbad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Purulia Jn station.
Purulia to Dhanbad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dhanbad Jn station.
The distance between Purulia and Dhanbad is 52.4 km. The road distance is 135 km.
You can take a train from Purulia Jn to Dhanbad Jn via Asansol Jn in around 3h 19m.