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How to get fromDhanbad to Howrahby train, bus, ferry, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Dhanbad to Howrah by train, bus, ferry, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Dhanbad Jn to Howrah Jntrain train 11447 / ...
    4h 25m
    ₹200–1,600

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Dhanbad Jn to Durgapurtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Durgapur to Kolkata Esplanadebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    5h 40m
    ₹290–1,409

  3. Drive  266.8 km

    1. Drive from Dhanbad to Howrahcar car 266.8 km
    3h 51m
    ₹2,610–3,770

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Dhanbad to Howrahtaxi taxi 266.8 km
    3h 51m
    ₹5,500–7,000

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Dhanbad to Kolkatabus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    6h 2m
    ₹855–2,897

Dhanbad to Howrah by train

Calendar76Weekly Trains
Duration4h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket₹200Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 258.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Dhanbad, India and Howrah, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Dhanbad Jn to Howrah Jn every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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