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Dhanbad to Bhubaneswar Metro

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Dhanbad, Jharkhand to Bhubaneswar Metro, Odisha.

501 kmDistance
10 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹5610
Sedan₹6610
SUV₹8670
Innova / MUV₹9720
Tempo Traveller₹11320
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹550
AC Seater₹900
Non-AC Sleeper₹800
AC Sleeper₹1150
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1450
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Train
Sleeper₹330
Economy₹530
Third AC₹730
Second AC₹1030
First AC₹1430
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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 Bhubaneswar Metro

501 km · ~10h 41m · About 10h of driving split over 2 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. 101 km · 2h 1m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 251

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 401

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

  5. 101 km · 2h 1m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Bhubaneswar Metro

    Bhubaneswar Metro, Odisha

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 Bhubaneswar Metro

501 km · ~11h 8m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  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 → Bhubaneswar Metro

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~501 km

    ~11h 8m|Tentative fare ₹550–₹1,450

  3. Arrive in Bhubaneswar Metro

    Bhubaneswar Metro, Odisha

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 Bhubaneswar Metro

Nearest railway stations: Dhanbad Jn for Dhanbad, Barang for Bhubaneswar Metro.

Direct trains

DHANBAD - BHUBANESWAR Garib Rath Exp#12831 · Garib Rath
04:00 PMDhanbad Jn
15h 36m118 stops
07:36 AM+1dBarang

Other options with a change

1 change · 11h 24m in total

New Delhi-Howrah Rajdhani Express#12302 · Rajdhani
06:21 AMMatari
3h 34m58 stops
09:55 AMHowrah Jn

Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 1h 5m wait

HOWRAH - YESVANTPUR AC Duronto Exp#12245 · Duronto
11:00 AMHowrah Jn
6h 45m97 stops
05:45 PMRetang

1 change · 11h 28m in total

Ranchi-Howrah InterCity Express#18628 · Express
09:30 AMDhanbad Jn
4h 10m54 stops
01:40 PMHowrah Jn

Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 45m wait

Howrah Puri Duronto Express#12277 · Duronto
02:25 PMHowrah Jn
6h 33m90 stops
08:58 PMRetang

1 change · 11h 55m in total

Ganga Damodar Express#13329 · Express
11:10 PMDhanbad Jn
30m5 stops
11:40 PMGomoh Jn

Change trains at Gomoh Jn — about 4h 23m wait

New Delhi-Bhubaneswar Duronto Express#12282 · Duronto
04:03 AMGomoh Jn
7h 2m86 stops
11:05 AMBhubaneswar

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 Bhubaneswar Metro: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Dhanbad to Bhubaneswar Metro is about 501 km by road, roughly 10 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 501 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹5,610 · Sedan ₹6,610 · SUV ₹8,670 · Innova / MUV ₹9,720 · Tempo Traveller ₹11,320
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹550 · AC Seater ₹900 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹800 · AC Sleeper ₹1,150 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,450
  • Train: Sleeper ₹330 · Economy ₹530 · Third AC ₹730 · Second AC ₹1,030 · First AC ₹1,430

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

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