Dhanbad to Cuttack
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Dhanbad, Jharkhand to Cuttack, Odisha.
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 Cuttack
481 km · ~10h 17m · About 10h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Dhanbad
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.
91 km · 1h 49m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 241Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 391Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
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 Cuttack
481 km · ~10h 41m · 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 → Cuttack
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~481 km
~10h 41m|Tentative fare ₹530–₹1,400
- Arrive in Cuttack
Cuttack, 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 Cuttack
Nearest railway stations: Dhanbad Jn for Dhanbad, Barang for Cuttack.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 10h 40m in total
Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 1h 25m wait
1 change · 11h 44m in total
Change trains at Adra Jn — about 2h wait
1 change · 11h 53m in total
Change trains at Adra Jn — about 2h 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 Cuttack: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Dhanbad to Cuttack is about 481 km by road, roughly 9.6 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 481 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹5,390 · Sedan ₹6,350 · SUV ₹8,330 · Innova / MUV ₹9,340 · Tempo Traveller ₹10,880
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹530 · AC Seater ₹870 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹770 · AC Sleeper ₹1,110 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,400
- Train: Sleeper ₹320 · Economy ₹510 · Third AC ₹700 · Second AC ₹990 · First AC ₹1,380
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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