Dhanbad to Bishnupur (West Bengal)
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Dhanbad, Jharkhand to Bishnupur, West Bengal.
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: Dhanbad to Bishnupur
158 km · ~3h 10m · About 3h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Dhanbad
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
158 km · 3h 10m drive from previous stop
Arrive in BishnupurBishnupur, West Bengal
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 Bishnupur
158 km · ~3h 31m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- 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.
- Dhanbad → Bishnupur
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~158 km
~3h 31m|Tentative fare ₹170–₹490
- Arrive in Bishnupur
Bishnupur, West Bengal
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 Bishnupur
Nearest railway stations: Dhanbad Jn for Dhanbad, Bishnupur for Bishnupur.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 5h 15m in total
Change trains at Asansol Jn — about 1h 46m wait
1 change · 5h 47m in total
Change trains at Sitarampur — about 1h 38m wait
1 change · 6h 12m in total
Change trains at Sudamdih — about 1h 15m 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
Dhanbad to Bishnupur: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Dhanbad to Bishnupur is about 158 km by road, roughly 3.2 hours of travel time. The road passes near Asansol and Bankura.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 158 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹1,840 · Sedan ₹2,150 · SUV ₹2,840 · Innova / MUV ₹3,200 · Tempo Traveller ₹3,780
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹170 · AC Seater ₹280 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹250 · AC Sleeper ₹360 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹490
- Train: Sleeper ₹120 · Economy ₹190 · Third AC ₹250 · Second AC ₹350 · First AC ₹470
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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