Amaravati to Dhanbad
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh to Dhanbad, Jharkhand.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Amaravati to Dhanbad
1324 km · ~28h 29m · About 26h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Amaravati
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
141 km · 2h 50m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 441Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 591Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 741Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
141 km · 2h 50m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 883Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1033Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1183Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Amaravati to Dhanbad
1324 km · ~29h 26m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Amaravati
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Amaravati. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Amaravati → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~662 km
~14h 43m|Tentative fare ₹730–₹1,900
- Change buses at a major city (around km 662)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Dhanbad. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Dhanbad
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~662 km
~14h 43m|Tentative fare ₹730–₹1,900
- Arrive in Dhanbad
Dhanbad, Jharkhand
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Amaravati to Dhanbad
Nearest railway stations: Vijayawada Jn for Amaravati, Dhanbad Jn for Dhanbad.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 22h 5m in total
Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 55m wait
1 change · 25h 28m in total
Change trains at Adra Jn — about 1h 20m wait
1 change · 27h 1m in total
Change trains at Durgapur — about 1h 37m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Transport Options
Amaravati to Dhanbad: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Amaravati to Dhanbad is about 1324 km by road, roughly 26.5 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1324 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹14,660 · Sedan ₹17,310 · SUV ₹22,660 · Innova / MUV ₹25,360 · Tempo Traveller ₹29,430
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,460 · AC Seater ₹2,380 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,120 · AC Sleeper ₹3,050 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,760
- Train: Sleeper ₹820 · Economy ₹1,350 · Third AC ₹1,880 · Second AC ₹2,680 · First AC ₹3,740
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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