There are 6 ways to get from Dhanbad to Howrah Bridge by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Dhanbad Jn to Howrah Jntrain 12340 / ...
4h 42m₹200–1,600Bus
- Take the bus from Dhanbad to Kolkata, West Bengalbus Dhanbad
6h 5mDrive 268.1 km
- Drive from Dhanbad to Howrah Bridgecar 268.1 km
3h 52m₹3,016–4,356Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dhanbad to Howrah Bridgetaxi 268.1 km
3h 52m₹5,500–7,500Train, fly
- Take the train from Dhanbad Jn to Ranchitrain
- Fly from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane IXR - CCU
7h 11m₹6,052–12,734Bus via Khejurtala
- Take the bus from Dhanbad to Howrah, West Bengalbus Dhanbad
6h 37m
Dhanbad to Howrah Bridge by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dhanbad to Howrah Bridge is to train which costs ₹200 - ₹1,600 and takes 4h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Dhanbad to Howrah Bridge is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Dhanbad to Howrah Bridge. However, there are services departing from Dhanbad and arriving at Howrah Bridge via Central Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
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 35m.
The distance between Dhanbad and Howrah Bridge is 259 km. The road distance is 268.1 km.
The best way to get from Dhanbad to Howrah Bridge without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs ₹200 - ₹1,600.
The train from Dhanbad Jn to Howrah Jn takes 4h 35m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Dhanbad to Howrah Bridge bus services, operated by Raipur Cruiser, depart from Dhanbad station.
Dhanbad to Howrah Bridge train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Dhanbad Jn station.
The best way to get from Dhanbad to Howrah Bridge is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs ₹200 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 5m.
What companies run services between Dhanbad, India and Howrah Bridge, 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 35m. Alternatively, Raipur Cruiser operates a bus from Dhanbad to Kolkata, West Bengal hourly, and the journey takes 5h 45m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Birsa Munda Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–11,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Dhanbad Jn to Howrah Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Dhanbad Jn to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,500
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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More Questions & Answers
Dhanbad to Howrah Bridge bus services, operated by Raipur Cruiser, arrive at Kolkata, West Bengal station.
Dhanbad to Howrah Bridge train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Howrah Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dhanbad to Howrah Bridge is 268 km. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Dhanbad to Howrah Bridge.
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