The average train between Varanasi and Chirkunda takes 9h 44m and the fastest train takes 7h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Varanasi to Chirkunda. 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 5 times a day between Varanasi and Chirkunda. The earliest departure is at 1:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Varanasi is at 8:40 PM which arrives into Chirkunda at 6:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. and take an average of 9h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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9h 35m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Varanasi to Chirkunda? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Varanasi to Chirkunda. However, there are services departing from Varanasi station and arriving at Chirkunda station via Dhanbad Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.
Varanasi to Chirkunda train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. station.
Varanasi to Chirkunda train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dhanbad Jn station.
The distance between Varanasi and Chirkunda is 420 km. The road distance is 460 km.
Indian Railways operates a train from Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. to Dhanbad Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹250–2,000 and the journey takes 4h 48m.