There are 4 ways to get from Howrah to Dhanbād by train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Pakur
best- Take the train from Dankuni to Pakaurtrain 08047 / ...
- Take the train from Pakaur to Moharajpurtrain 13031
7h 23m₹592–3,662Train
cheapest- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Moharajpurtrain 13031
8h 13m₹392–1,958Drive 342.4 km
- Drive from Howrah to Dhanbādcar 342.4 km
5h 21m₹3,319–4,793Taxi
- Take the taxi from Howrah to Dhanbādtaxi 342.4 km
5h 21m₹7,500–9,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Howrah to Dhanbād is to train which costs ₹390 - ₹2,000 and takes 8h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Howrah to Dhanbād is to drive which takes 5h 21m and costs ₹3,300 - ₹4,800.
No, there is no direct train from Howrah to Dhanbād. However, there are services departing from Howrah Jn and arriving at Moharajpur via Dankuni and Pakaur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
The distance between Howrah and Dhanbād is 329 km. The road distance is 342.4 km.
The best way to get from Howrah to Dhanbād without a car is to train via Pakur which takes 7h 23m and costs ₹550 - ₹3,700.
It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Howrah to Dhanbād, including transfers.
Howrah to Dhanbād train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Dankuni station.
Howrah to Dhanbād train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pakaur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Howrah to Dhanbād is 342 km. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Howrah to Dhanbād.
What companies run services between Howrah, India and Dhanbād, India?
You can take a train from Howrah Jn to Dhanbād via Dankuni, Pakaur, and Moharajpur in around 7h 23m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Dankuni to Pakaur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
Train from Pakaur to Moharajpur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Howrah Jn to Moharajpur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,000
Bharat Taxi
- Phone
- +91 969 600 0999
- Website
- bharattaxi.com
Brahmdev Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 983 137 2515
- Website
- localoutstationcabrental.co.in
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