Jharkhand to Uttar Pradesh · 385 km · Compare trains, buses & driving options
| Train | Dep | Arr | Duration | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howrah-New Delhi Duronto Express #12273 · Drnt |
16:05 | 20:55 | 4h 50m | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
| West Bengal Sampark Kranti #12329 · SKr |
17:15 | 22:58 | 5h 43m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Howrah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express #12301 · Raj |
20:05 | 00:50 | 4h 45m | 1A,2A,3A |
| KOL SEALDAH - NEW DELHI Rajdhani Exp #12313 · Raj |
20:25 | 01:10 | 4h 45m | 1A,2A,3A |
| Sealdah-New Delhi AC Duronto Express #12259 · Drnt |
21:40 | 02:16 | 4h 36m | 1A,2A,3A |
| Doon Express #13009 · Exp |
01:30 | 09:15 | 7h 45m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Doon Express Slip #13009-Slip · Exp |
01:30 | 09:15 | 7h 45m | 2A,3A,SL |
| HOWRAH - MUMBAI CST Mail (via Allahabad) #12321 · SF |
02:10 | 08:20 | 6h 10m | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
| HOWRAH - GANDHIDHAM Garbha Exp #12938 · SF |
03:00 | 08:55 | 5h 55m | 2A,3A,SL |
| KOLKATA CHITPUR - BIKANER Pratap Exp #12496 · SF |
03:00 | 08:55 | 5h 55m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Howrah-Jodhpur SF Express #12307 · SF |
03:15 | 09:35 | 6h 20m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Howrah-Bikaner Express #12307-Slip · SF |
03:15 | 09:35 | 6h 20m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Sealdah Ajmer Express #12987 · SF |
03:30 | 09:50 | 6h 20m | 2A,3A,SL |
| ASANSOL VARANASI PASSENGER #53521 · Pass |
08:10 | 20:20 | 12h 10m | |
| Poorva Express #12381 · SF |
12:06 | 17:45 | 5h 39m | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
| DHANBAD - KOLHAPUR CSMT Deekshabhoomi Exp #11046 · Exp |
13:45 | 19:55 | 6h 10m | 3A,SL |
| KOLKATA CHITPUR - AMRITSAR Durgiana SF Exp #12357 · SF |
16:15 | 21:05 | 4h 50m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Kolkata Chitpur-JammuTawi Express #13151 · Exp |
16:57 | 01:35 | 8h 38m | 2A,3A,SL |
| KOLKATA CHITPUR - AGRA CANTT SF Exp #12319 · SF |
17:15 | 23:00 | 5h 45m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Sealdah - Amritsar Superfast Express #12379 · SF |
17:15 | 23:01 | 5h 46m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Asansol Ahmedabad (Weekly) SF Express #12942 · SF |
20:53 | 03:05 | 6h 12m | 3A,SL |
| Ganga Sutlej Express #13307 · Exp |
21:20 | 04:15 | 6h 55m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Chambal Express #12175 · SF |
22:27 | 04:50 | 6h 23m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Chambal Express #12177 · SF |
22:27 | 04:50 | 6h 23m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Shipra Express #19306 · Exp |
22:27 | 04:50 | 6h 23m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Howrah-NewDelhi SF Express #12323 · SF |
22:50 | 05:05 | 6h 15m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Kalka Mail #12311 · SF |
23:40 | 06:20 | 6h 40m | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
The straight-line distance from Dhanbad to Varanasi is approximately 385 km (239 miles). By road, the distance increases to about 409 km due to terrain, highways, and road networks connecting Jharkhand to Uttar Pradesh.
Indian Railways connects Dhanbad and Varanasi with multiple daily services. The journey takes approximately 6 hrs 18 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 Varanasi route. The journey takes approximately 8 hrs 11 min covering ~409 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 Varanasi BusesA road trip from Dhanbad to Varanasi covers approximately 409 km and takes around 4 hrs 54 min. Start early to make the most of daylight hours.
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