Dhanbad to Dinhata
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Dhanbad, Jharkhand to Dinhata, 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 Dinhata
522 km · ~11h 6m · 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.
111 km · 2h 13m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 261Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 411Look 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 Dinhata
522 km · ~11h 36m · 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 → Dinhata
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~522 km
~11h 36m|Tentative fare ₹570–₹1,510
- Arrive in Dinhata
Dinhata, 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 Dinhata
Nearest railway stations: Dhanbad Jn for Dhanbad, New Cooch Behar for Dinhata.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 14h 13m in total
Change trains at Khana Jn — about 1h 4m wait
1 change · 14h 13m in total
Change trains at Khana Jn — about 1h 3m wait
1 change · 14h 28m in total
Change trains at Khana Jn — about 1h 36m 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 Dinhata: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Dhanbad to Dinhata is about 522 km by road, roughly 10.4 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 522 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹5,840 · Sedan ₹6,890 · SUV ₹9,020 · Innova / MUV ₹10,120 · Tempo Traveller ₹11,780
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹570 · AC Seater ₹940 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹840 · AC Sleeper ₹1,200 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,510
- Train: Sleeper ₹340 · Economy ₹550 · Third AC ₹760 · Second AC ₹1,070 · First AC ₹1,490
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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