There are 5 ways to get from Dhanbad to Howrah by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Dhanbad Jn to Howrah Jntrain 11447 / ...
4h 25m₹200–1,600Bus
- Take the bus from Dhanbad to Kolkata, West Bengalbus Dhanbad
5h 45mDrive 266.8 km
- Drive from Dhanbad to Howrahcar 266.8 km
3h 51m₹3,045–4,398Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dhanbad to Howrahtaxi 266.8 km
3h 51m₹5,500–7,000Bus via Khejurtala
- Take the bus from Dhanbad to Howrah, West Bengalbus Dhanbad
6h
Dhanbad to Howrah by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dhanbad to Howrah is to train which costs ₹200 - ₹1,600 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Dhanbad to Howrah is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,400.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dhanbad and arriving at Kolkata, West Bengal. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dhanbad Jn and arriving at Howrah Jn. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Dhanbad and Howrah is 259 km. The road distance is 266.8 km.
The best way to get from Dhanbad to Howrah without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs ₹200 - ₹1,600.
The train from Dhanbad Jn to Howrah Jn takes 4h 25m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Dhanbad to Howrah bus services, operated by Raipur Cruiser, depart from Dhanbad station.
Dhanbad to Howrah train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Dhanbad Jn station.
The best way to get from Dhanbad to Howrah is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs ₹200 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 45m.
What companies run services between Dhanbad, India and Howrah, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Dhanbad Jn to Howrah Jn every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Alternatively, Raipur Cruiser operates a bus from Dhanbad to Kolkata, West Bengal hourly, and the journey takes 5h 45m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Dhanbad Jn to Howrah Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- 9073545111
- info@raipurcruiser.com
- Website
- Raipur Cruiser
Bus from Dhanbad to Kolkata, West Bengal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Raipur Cruiser
- Schedules at
- Raipur Cruiser
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Bharat Taxi
- Phone
- +91-99 55 15 34 91
- Website
- bhartitaxiservice.com
Uma Taxi service
- Phone
- +91 95 25 52 53 80
- Website
- umataxi.in
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Booking & Getting There
Dhanbad to Howrah bus services, operated by Raipur Cruiser, arrive at Kolkata, West Bengal station.
Dhanbad to Howrah train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Howrah Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dhanbad to Howrah is 267 km. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Dhanbad to Howrah.
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