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How to get fromContai to Dhanbadby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Contai to Dhanbad by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train via Kolkata

    best
    1. Take the train from Kanthi P H to Howrah Jntrain train 12858 / ...
    2. Take the train from Howrah Jn to Dhanbad Jntrain train 12321 / ...
    7h 49m
    ₹364–2,853

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kanthi P H to Asansol Jntrain train 13417 / ...
    2. Take the train from Asansol Jn to Dhanbad Jntrain train 12313 / ...
    9h 1m
    ₹352–2,760

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Contai to Kolkatabus bus redbusIndia_AC Seater
    2. Take the bus from Kolkata to Dhanbadbus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper
    8h 56m

  4. Drive  314 km

    1. Drive from Contai to Dhanbadcar car 314 km
    4h 48m
    ₹3,515–5,077

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Contai to Dhanbadtaxi taxi 314 km
    4h 48m
    ₹6,500–8,500

Contai to Dhanbad by train

Calendar15Weekly Trains
Duration7h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket₹364Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 415.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 49m

What companies run services between Contai, India and Dhanbad, India?

You can take a train from Kanthi P H to Dhanbad Jn via Howrah Jn in around 7h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Contai to Dhanbad via Kolkata in around 8h 56m.

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