Patna to Dhanbad

Patna to Dhanbad

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Patna to Dhanbad Schedule

Patna to Dhanbad Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Indian Railways 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper 08:30 - 16:40₹ 1,305
Indian Railways SL - Sleeper Class 15:20 - 00:07₹ 503
Maharani Express AC Seater 16:30 - 01:30₹ 809
Bengal Tiger AC Sleeper 19:00 - 04:00₹ 1,502
Vaishali Travels Non-AC Seater 20:00 - 03:30₹ 462
Indian Railways 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper 23:30 - 05:20₹ 1,115

Transportation from Patna to Dhanbad

Facts about the transport from Patna to Dhanbad

Cheapest Transport$6
Fastest Transport5h 50m
Earliest Departure8:30 AM
Latest Departure11:30 PM
Departures per day3
Distance292 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBengal Tiger, Indian Railways, Maharani Express, Shree Savariya Travels

How to get from Patna to Dhanbad

Travelling between Patna and Dhanbad is possible by Bus and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 24.93 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 13.85.

How long does it take to get from Patna to Dhanbad?

It can take you anywhere between 6 and 9 hours to travel between Patna and Dhanbad depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Patna and Dhanbad. Train will bring you to your destination in 5h 50m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 9h to reach Dhanbad.

How much does it cost to get from Patna to Dhanbad?

Travelling between Patna and Dhanbad can be as cheap as USD 13.85 if you opt for a Maharani Express bus and as expensive as USD 24.93 if you buy a Bengal Tiger Bus ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Patna and Dhanbad ?

  • 3 from Patna to Dhanbad starting from 17:45 Patna until 22:00 Patna

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Patna to Dhanbad.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Patna to Dhanbad overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Patna and Dhanbad

Bengal Tiger, Maharani Express, Shree Savariya Travels

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Patna to Dhanbad?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% took a train