There are 5 ways to get from Katihar to Dhanbad by taxi, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Katihar to Sahibganj Jntaxi
- Take the train from Sahibganj Jn to Dhanbad Jntrain 13404
9h 35m₹1,830–3,603Train via Deoghar
cheapest- Take the train from Katihar Jn to Jasidih Jntrain 28182
- Take the train from Jasidih Jn to Dhanbad Jntrain 18620 / ...
12h 38m₹382–2,986Drive 306.6 km
- Drive from Katihar to Dhanbadcar 306.6 km
4h 45m₹3,263–4,713Taxi
- Take the taxi from Katihar to Dhanbadtaxi 306.6 km
4h 45m₹5,500–7,000Train
- Take the train from Katihar Jn to Madhupur Jntrain 28182
- Take the train from Madhupur Jn to Dhanbad Jntrain 18621 / ...
12h 37m₹383–2,966
Katihar to Dhanbad by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Katihar to Dhanbad is to train which costs ₹380 - ₹3,000 and takes 12h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Katihar to Dhanbad is to drive which takes 4h 45m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,800.
No, there is no direct train from Katihar to Dhanbad. However, there are services departing from Katihar Jn and arriving at Dhanbad Jn via Madhupur Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 37m.
The distance between Katihar and Dhanbad is 475 km. The road distance is 306.6 km.
The best way to get from Katihar to Dhanbad without a car is to taxi and train which takes 9h 35m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 9h 35m to get from Katihar to Dhanbad, including transfers.
Katihar to Dhanbad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Katihar Jn station.
Katihar to Dhanbad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madhupur Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Katihar to Dhanbad is 307 km. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Katihar to Dhanbad.
There are 51+ hotels available in Dhanbad.
What companies run services between Katihar, India and Dhanbad, India?
You can take a train from Katihar Jn to Dhanbad Jn via Madhupur Jn in around 12h 37m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Sahibganj Jn to Dhanbad Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Katihar Jn to Madhupur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Madhupur Jn to Dhanbad Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Katihar Jn to Jasidih Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Jasidih Jn to Dhanbad Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,600–7,000
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