Jharkhand to Uttar Pradesh · 498 km · Compare trains, buses & driving options
| Train | Dep | Arr | Duration | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howrah-New Delhi Duronto Express #12273 · Drnt |
16:05 | 22:44 | 6h 39m | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
| West Bengal Sampark Kranti #12329 · SKr |
17:15 | 01:07 | 7h 52m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Howrah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express #12301 · Raj |
20:05 | 02:42 | 6h 37m | 1A,2A,3A |
| KOL SEALDAH - NEW DELHI Rajdhani Exp #12313 · Raj |
20:25 | 03:02 | 6h 37m | 1A,2A,3A |
| Sealdah-New Delhi AC Duronto Express #12259 · Drnt |
21:40 | 04:00 | 6h 20m | 1A,2A,3A |
| HOWRAH - MUMBAI CST Mail (via Allahabad) #12321 · SF |
02:10 | 11:10 | 9h 00m | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
| HOWRAH - GANDHIDHAM Garbha Exp #12938 · SF |
03:00 | 11:30 | 8h 30m | 2A,3A,SL |
| KOLKATA CHITPUR - BIKANER Pratap Exp #12496 · SF |
03:00 | 11:30 | 8h 30m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Howrah-Jodhpur SF Express #12307 · SF |
03:15 | 12:10 | 8h 55m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Howrah-Bikaner Express #12307-Slip · SF |
03:15 | 12:10 | 8h 55m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Sealdah Ajmer Express #12987 · SF |
03:30 | 12:35 | 9h 05m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Poorva Express #12381 · SF |
12:06 | 21:55 | 9h 49m | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
| DHANBAD - KOLHAPUR CSMT Deekshabhoomi Exp #11046 · Exp |
13:45 | 00:30 | 10h 45m | 3A,SL |
| KOLKATA CHITPUR - AGRA CANTT SF Exp #12319 · SF |
17:15 | 01:24 | 8h 09m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Sealdah - Amritsar Superfast Express #12379 · SF |
17:15 | 01:12 | 7h 57m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Asansol Ahmedabad (Weekly) SF Express #12942 · SF |
20:53 | 05:30 | 8h 37m | 3A,SL |
| Chambal Express #12175 · SF |
22:27 | 07:45 | 9h 18m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Chambal Express #12177 · SF |
22:27 | 07:45 | 9h 18m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Shipra Express #19306 · Exp |
22:27 | 07:40 | 9h 13m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Howrah-NewDelhi SF Express #12323 · SF |
22:50 | 07:35 | 8h 45m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Kalka Mail #12311 · SF |
23:40 | 09:20 | 9h 40m | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
The straight-line distance from Dhanbad to Prayagraj is approximately 498 km (309 miles). By road, the distance increases to about 529 km due to terrain, highways, and road networks connecting Jharkhand to Uttar Pradesh.
Indian Railways connects Dhanbad and Prayagraj with multiple daily services. The journey takes approximately 8 hrs 8 min. Rajdhani and Shatabdi express trains are faster, while mail and passenger trains make more stops but cost less.
Book in advance through IRCTC, especially during festivals and holidays when seats fill up quickly.
Check Trains on IRCTCBus travel is a popular and affordable option for the Dhanbad to Prayagraj route. The journey takes approximately 10 hrs 35 min covering ~529 km. Both government and private operators service this route.
Night buses are popular for this distance — travel while you sleep and arrive fresh at your destination.
Search Dhanbad to Prayagraj BusesA road trip from Dhanbad to Prayagraj covers approximately 529 km and takes around 6 hrs 17 min. Start early to make the most of daylight hours.
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