Dehradun to Dhanbad
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Dehradun, Uttarakhand to Dhanbad, Jharkhand.
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.
Route Map
By Car: Dehradun to Dhanbad
1433 km · ~31h 20m · About 29h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Dehradun
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.
58 km · 1h 10m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 358Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 508Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 658Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
58 km · 1h 10m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 717Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 867Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1017Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
58 km · 1h 10m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1075Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1225Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1375Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
58 km · 1h 10m 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: Dehradun to Dhanbad
1433 km · ~31h 52m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Dehradun
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Dehradun. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Dehradun → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~717 km
~15h 56m|Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,060
- Change buses at a major city (around km 717)
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) · ~717 km
~15h 56m|Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,060
- 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: Dehradun to Dhanbad
Nearest railway stations: Dehradun for Dehradun, Dhanbad Jn for Dhanbad.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 22h 20m in total
Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 3h 1m wait
1 change · 23h 28m in total
Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 3h 36m wait
1 change · 23h 43m in total
Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 4h 5m 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.
Dehradun to Dhanbad: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Dehradun to Dhanbad is about 1433 km by road, roughly 28.7 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1433 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹55,158 · Ertiga ₹70,205 · Innova ₹73,214 · Innova Crysta ₹90,260 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,24,372
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,580 · AC Seater ₹2,580 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,290 · AC Sleeper ₹3,300 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,060
- Train: Sleeper ₹890 · Economy ₹1,460 · Third AC ₹2,040 · Second AC ₹2,900 · First AC ₹4,040
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Dhanbad.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Dehradun to Dhanbad. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Chopta135 km from Dehradun
Uttarakhand
- Ranikhet200 km from Dehradun
Uttarakhand
- Rudrapur260 km from Dehradun
Uttarakhand
- Bahraich605 km from Dehradun
Uttar Pradesh
- Azamgarh905 km from Dehradun
Uttar Pradesh
- Ara1095 km from Dehradun
Bihar
Hotels in Dhanbad
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Dhanbad
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 Dehradun to Dhanbad (about 28.7 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 Dehradun
Extend Your Trip
Add a nearby place to your Dhanbad trip and see the full Dehradun → Dhanbad → next stop route.
Dhanbad → Parasnath Hills
About 45 km by road
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