West Bengal to Jharkhand · 240 km · Compare trains, buses & driving options
| Train | Dep | Arr | Duration | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howrah-Ranchi Shatabdi Express #12019 · Shtb |
06:05 | 09:22 | 3h 17m | 1A,CC |
| Howrah-New Delhi Duronto Express #12273 · Drnt |
13:00 | 16:05 | 3h 05m | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
| West Bengal Sampark Kranti #12329 · SKr |
13:10 | 17:10 | 4h 00m | 2A,3A,SL |
| KOL SEALDAH - NEW DELHI Rajdhani Exp #12313 · Raj |
16:50 | 20:20 | 3h 30m | 1A,2A,3A |
| Howrah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express #12301 · Raj |
16:55 | 20:00 | 3h 05m | 1A,2A,3A |
| Sealdah-New Delhi AC Duronto Express #12259 · Drnt |
18:40 | 21:40 | 3h 00m | 1A,2A,3A |
| Black Diamond Express #13317 · Exp |
06:15 | 11:10 | 4h 55m | CC |
| Poorva Express #12381 · SF |
08:20 | 11:58 | 3h 38m | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
| Kolkata Chitpur-JammuTawi Express #13151 · Exp |
11:45 | 16:50 | 5h 05m | 2A,3A,SL |
| KOLKATA CHITPUR - AMRITSAR Durgiana SF Exp #12357 · SF |
12:30 | 16:10 | 3h 40m | 2A,3A,SL |
| KOLKATA CHITPUR - AGRA CANTT SF Exp #12319 · SF |
13:10 | 17:10 | 4h 00m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Sealdah - Amritsar Superfast Express #12379 · SF |
13:10 | 17:10 | 4h 00m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Howrah-Bhopal Express #13025 · Exp |
13:25 | 17:15 | 3h 50m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Howrah-Ranchi InterCity Express #18627 · Exp |
14:15 | 18:13 | 3h 58m | CC |
| Kharagpur-Dhanbad Passenger #58603 · Pass |
14:20 | 23:05 | 8h 45m | |
| HOWRAH - JABALPUR Shaktipunj Exp #11448 · Exp |
14:30 | 18:58 | 4h 28m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Howrah-Dhanbad AC DD Express #12383 · SF |
15:20 | 19:40 | 4h 20m | CC |
| Coalfield Express #12339 · SF |
17:20 | 21:40 | 4h 20m | CC |
| Chambal Express #12175 · SF |
17:45 | 22:17 | 4h 32m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Chambal Express #12177 · SF |
17:45 | 22:17 | 4h 32m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Shipra Express #19306 · Exp |
17:45 | 22:17 | 4h 32m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Howrah-NewDelhi SF Express #12323 · SF |
18:45 | 22:40 | 3h 55m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Kalka Mail #12311 · SF |
19:40 | 23:30 | 3h 50m | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
| Doon Express #13009 · Exp |
20:35 | 01:25 | 4h 50m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Doon Express Slip #13009-Slip · Exp |
20:35 | 01:25 | 4h 50m | 2A,3A,SL |
| HOWRAH - MUMBAI CST Mail (via Allahabad) #12321 · SF |
22:00 | 02:05 | 4h 05m | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
| KOLKATA CHITPUR - BIKANER Pratap Exp #12496 · SF |
22:40 | 02:50 | 4h 10m | 2A,3A,SL |
| HOWRAH - GANDHIDHAM Garbha Exp #12938 · SF |
23:00 | 02:50 | 3h 50m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Sealdah Ajmer Express #12987 · SF |
23:20 | 03:20 | 4h 00m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Howrah-Jodhpur SF Express #12307 · SF |
23:30 | 03:05 | 3h 35m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Howrah-Bikaner Express #12307-Slip · SF |
23:30 | 03:05 | 3h 35m | 2A,3A,SL |
The straight-line distance from Kolkata to Dhanbad is approximately 240 km (149 miles). By road, the distance increases to about 271 km due to terrain, highways, and road networks connecting West Bengal to Jharkhand.
Dhanbad does not have its own commercial airport. The nearest airport is Deoghar (DGH). Fly to the nearest airport and continue by road or rail.
Search Flights to Nearest AirportIndian Railways connects Kolkata and Dhanbad with multiple daily services. The journey takes approximately 4 hrs 56 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 Kolkata to Dhanbad route. The journey takes approximately 6 hrs 1 min covering ~271 km. Both government and private operators service this route.
A road trip from Kolkata to Dhanbad covers approximately 271 km and takes around 3 hrs 23 min. Start early to make the most of daylight hours.
For official travel information, regulations, and booking services:
IRCTC — Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation — Book train tickets online
Airports Authority of India — Airport information and flight status
DGCA — Directorate General of Civil Aviation — Indian aviation regulator
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