Dumka to Dhanbad
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Dumka, Jharkhand to Dhanbad, Jharkhand.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
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: Dumka to Dhanbad
128 km · ~2h 34m · About 3h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Dumka
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
128 km · 2h 34m drive from previous stop
Arrive in DhanbadDhanbad, Jharkhand
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: Dumka to Dhanbad
128 km · ~2h 51m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Dumka
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Dumka. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Dumka → Dhanbad
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~128 km
~2h 51m|Tentative fare ₹140–₹410
- Arrive in Dhanbad
Dhanbad, Jharkhand
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Dumka to Dhanbad
Nearest railway stations: Dumka for Dumka, Dhanbad Jn for Dhanbad.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 6h 40m in total
Change trains at Jasidih Jn — about 1h 43m wait
1 change · 6h 40m in total
Change trains at Jasidih Jn — about 1h 43m wait
1 change · 7h 5m in total
Change trains at Jasidih Jn — about 2h 10m 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.
Dumka to Dhanbad: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Dumka to Dhanbad is about 128 km by road, roughly 2.6 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 128 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹5,270 · Ertiga ₹6,687 · Innova ₹6,971 · Innova Crysta ₹8,613 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹11,790
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹140 · AC Seater ₹230 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹200 · AC Sleeper ₹290 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹410
- Train: Sleeper ₹110 · Economy ₹160 · Third AC ₹210 · Second AC ₹290 · First AC ₹390
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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Things to Do in Dhanbad
Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research
CIMFR, Dhanbad is one of the national laboratories of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Government of India.
Indian Institute of Technology
An institute of national importance. It was established in 1926, and has one of the most beautiful engineering campuses in the country.
Chark Khurd
The village, which is about 10 km from Tundi on the Dhanbad-Govindpur -Giridih Road, is noted for its hot spring.
Chati Gobindpur
The village is in Govindpur development block, contains two ancient pillars which are locally associated with Emperor Asoka and the Afghan Chief Sher Shah.
Gopalpur
The village lies in Nirsa-cum-Chirkunda development block. It contains an ancient pillar said to date back to the time of Emperor Asoka.
Jhinjhipahari
The village is in Baghmara development block. It is said that an ancient temple of Lord Shiva was found when the mines here were being worked.
Suggested Dhanbad Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Dhanbad
- Travel from Dumka to Dhanbad (about 2.6 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Indian Institute of Technology
Day 2Explore Dhanbad
- Visit Topchanchi
- Visit Maithon Dam
Day 3Last sights and departure
- Visit Chati Gobindpur
- Head back to Dumka
Extend Your Trip
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Dhanbad → Parasnath Hills
About 45 km by road
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