Bokaro to Dhanbad
The distance from Bokaro to Dhanbad is about 40 km by road, roughly 1 hours (estimated).
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
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.
Overview
The distance from Bokaro to Dhanbad is about 40 km by road, roughly 1 hours (estimated).
Route Map
By Car: Bokaro to Dhanbad
40 km · ~48m · About 1h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Bokaro
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
40 km · 48m drive from previous stop
Arrive in DhanbadDhanbad, Jharkhand
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: Bokaro to Dhanbad
40 km · ~53m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Bokaro
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Bokaro. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Bokaro → Dhanbad
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~40 km
~53m|Tentative fare ₹40–₹160
- 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: Bokaro to Dhanbad
Nearest railway stations: Bokaro Steel City for Bokaro, Dhanbad Jn for Dhanbad.
Direct trains
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.
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Things to Do in Dhanbad
Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research
CIMFR, Dhanbad is one of the national laboratories of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Government of India.
Indian Institute of Technology
An institute of national importance. It was established in 1926, and has one of the most beautiful engineering campuses in the country.
Chark Khurd
The village, which is about 10 km from Tundi on the Dhanbad-Govindpur -Giridih Road, is noted for its hot spring.
Chati Gobindpur
The village is in Govindpur development block, contains two ancient pillars which are locally associated with Emperor Asoka and the Afghan Chief Sher Shah.
Gopalpur
The village lies in Nirsa-cum-Chirkunda development block. It contains an ancient pillar said to date back to the time of Emperor Asoka.
Jhinjhipahari
The village is in Baghmara development block. It is said that an ancient temple of Lord Shiva was found when the mines here were being worked.
Suggested Dhanbad Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Dhanbad
- Travel from Bokaro to Dhanbad (about 1 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Indian Institute of Technology
Day 2Explore Dhanbad
- Visit Topchanchi
- Visit Maithon Dam
Day 3Last sights and departure
- Visit Chati Gobindpur
- Head back to Bokaro
Budget Estimate
road
40 km
1 hours
Approximately 40 km by road from Bokaro to Dhanbad, roughly 1 hours of driving (estimate from straight-line distance).
train
40 km
The nearest railway station to Dhanbad is Dhanbad Junction railway station, about 1 km from the town centre.
Extend Your Trip
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Dhanbad → Parasnath Hills
About 45 km by road
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Frequently Asked Questions
About 40 km by road (estimated from straight-line distance).
Deoghar Airport (DGH), about 77 km away.
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