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How to get fromHowrah to Dhanbadby train, ferry, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Howrah to Dhanbad by train, ferry, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Howrah Jn to Dhanbad Jntrain train 12321 / ...
    4h
    ₹200–1,600

  2. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlieferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Kolkata to Dhanbadbus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper / ...
    6h 5m
    ₹856–2,908

  3. Drive  268.6 km

    1. Drive from Howrah to Dhanbadcar car 268.6 km
    4h 11m
    ₹2,628–3,795

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Howrah to Dhanbadtaxi taxi 268.6 km
    4h 11m
    ₹5,500–7,500

Howrah to Dhanbad by train

Calendar76Weekly Trains
Duration4hAverage Duration
Ticket₹200Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 258.8 km
  • Duration: 4h

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

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

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