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Dhanbad to Anantnag

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Dhanbad, Jharkhand to Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir.

2024 kmDistance
40.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹22360
Sedan₹26410
SUV₹34560
Innova / MUV₹38660
Tempo Traveller₹44830
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2230
AC Seater₹3640
Non-AC Sleeper₹3240
AC Sleeper₹4660
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5720
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Train
Sleeper₹1240
Economy₹2050
Third AC₹2860
Second AC₹4080
First AC₹5700
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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: Dhanbad to Anantnag

2024 km · ~43h 49m · About 40h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Dhanbad

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 105 km · 2h 6m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 405

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 555

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 705

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 105 km · 2h 6m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 810

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 960

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1110

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 105 km · 2h 6m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1214

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1364

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1514

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  13. 105 km · 2h 6m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1619

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1769

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1919

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  16. 105 km · 2h 6m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Anantnag

    Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir

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: Dhanbad to Anantnag

2024 km · ~45h · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Dhanbad

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Dhanbad. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Dhanbad → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~675 km

    ~15h|Tentative fare ₹740–₹1,940

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 675)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Anantnag. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~675 km

    ~15h|Tentative fare ₹740–₹1,940

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1349)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Anantnag. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  6. change point 2 → Anantnag

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~675 km

    ~15h|Tentative fare ₹740–₹1,940

  7. Arrive in Anantnag

    Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Dhanbad to Anantnag

Nearest railway stations: Dhanbad Jn for Dhanbad, Udhampur (about 90 km away) for Anantnag.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 34h 41m in total

Sealdah-New Delhi AC Duronto Express#12259 · Duronto
09:24 PMKalubathan
13h 36m167 stops
11:00 AM+1dNew Delhi

Change trains at New Delhi — about 9h 50m wait

Uttar Sampark Kranti Express#12445 · Sampark Kranti
08:50 PMNew Delhi
11h 15m92 stops
08:05 AM+1dUdhampur

1 change · 36h 7m in total

KOL SEALDAH - NEW DELHI Rajdhani Exp#12313 · Rajdhani
07:58 PMKalubathan
14h 22m191 stops
10:20 AM+1dNew Delhi

Change trains at New Delhi — about 10h 30m wait

Uttar Sampark Kranti Express#12445 · Sampark Kranti
08:50 PMNew Delhi
11h 15m92 stops
08:05 AM+1dUdhampur

1 change · 36h 21m in total

Howrah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express#12301 · Rajdhani
07:44 PMKalubathan
14h 11m167 stops
09:55 AM+1dNew Delhi

Change trains at New Delhi — about 10h 55m wait

Uttar Sampark Kranti Express#12445 · Sampark Kranti
08:50 PMNew Delhi
11h 15m92 stops
08:05 AM+1dUdhampur

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

Dhanbad to Anantnag: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Dhanbad to Anantnag is about 2024 km by road, roughly 40.5 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2024 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹22,360 · Sedan ₹26,410 · SUV ₹34,560 · Innova / MUV ₹38,660 · Tempo Traveller ₹44,830
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,230 · AC Seater ₹3,640 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,240 · AC Sleeper ₹4,660 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,720
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,240 · Economy ₹2,050 · Third AC ₹2,860 · Second AC ₹4,080 · First AC ₹5,700

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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