There are 5 ways to get from Howrah to Dhanbad by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Dhanbad Jntrain 12311 / ...
3h 50m₹200–1,600Bus
- Take the bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Dhanbadbus Kolkata, West Bengal - Dhanbad
5h 45mDrive 268.6 km
- Drive from Howrah to Dhanbadcar 268.6 km
4h 11m₹3,051–4,407Taxi
- Take the taxi from Howrah to Dhanbadtaxi 268.6 km
4h 11m₹5,500–7,500Bus via Khejurtala
- Take the bus from Howrah, West Bengal to Dhanbadbus Howrah, West Bengal - Dhanbad
7h 3m
Howrah to Dhanbad by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Howrah to Dhanbad is to train which costs ₹200 - ₹1,600 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Howrah to Dhanbad is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs ₹200 - ₹1,600.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kolkata, West Bengal and arriving at Dhanbad. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Howrah Jn and arriving at Dhanbad Jn. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Howrah and Dhanbad is 259 km. The road distance is 268.6 km.
The best way to get from Howrah to Dhanbad without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs ₹200 - ₹1,600.
The train from Howrah Jn to Dhanbad Jn takes 3h 50m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Howrah to Dhanbad bus services, operated by Shyamoli Paribahan Pvt Ltd, depart from Kolkata, West Bengal station.
Howrah to Dhanbad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Howrah Jn station.
The best way to get from Howrah to Dhanbad is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs ₹200 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 45m.
What companies run services between Howrah, India and Dhanbad, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Howrah Jn to Dhanbad Jn every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Alternatively, Shyamoli Paribahan Pvt Ltd operates a bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Dhanbad hourly, and the journey takes 5h 45m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Howrah Jn to Dhanbad Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,500
Brahmdev Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 983 137 2515
- Website
- localoutstationcabrental.co.in
Bharat Taxi
- Phone
- +91 969 600 0999
- Website
- bharattaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Howrah to Dhanbad bus services, operated by Shyamoli Paribahan Pvt Ltd, arrive at Dhanbad station.
Howrah to Dhanbad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dhanbad Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Howrah to Dhanbad is 269 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Howrah to Dhanbad.
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