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Ara to Dhanbad Jn by train, with one change

No train runs the whole way from Ara to Dhanbad Jn. Changing at Sasaram takes 7 hr 20 min, and the quickest pairing is 13249 then 12354.

1 change · 265 km apart · fastest 7 hr 20 min · Daily except Wed

Check seats for your dateAra (ARA) to Dhanbad Jn (DHN)

Journeys and seats

  • One change at SasaramSSM
    06:307 hr 20 min13:50
    13249INTERCITY EXP06:30 — 08:30Mail/Express
    56 min to change at SSM — comfortable

    Typically 18 min late here, still leaving about 20 min to change.

    12354LKU HWH SF EXP09:26 — 13:50Superfast

    13249 often runs late

    ARA — SSM

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    SSM — DHN

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  • One change at JhajhaJAJ
    21:288 hr 22 min05:50+1 arrives the next day
    12334VIBHUTI EXPRESS21:28 — 01:50Superfast
    40 min to change at JAJ — comfortable

    Typically 1 min late here, still leaving about 21 min to change.

    06056BJU PTJ SPL02:30 — 05:50Mail/Express

    ARA — JAJ

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    JAJ — DHN

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  • One change at JhajhaJAJ
    21:288 hr 27 min05:55+1 arrives the next day
    12334VIBHUTI EXPRESS21:28 — 01:50Superfast
    30 min to change at JAJ — tight

    Typically 1 min late here, leaving about 11 min spare. It usually works, but there is little room.

    18120JYG TATA EXP02:20 — 05:55Mail/Express

    18120 often runs late

    ARA — JAJ

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    JAJ — DHN

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  • One change at Gaya JnGAYA
    09:308 hr 30 min18:00
    18639ARA RNC EXP09:30 — 13:50Mail/Express
    1 hr 25 min to change at GAYA — comfortable

    Holds about 9 times in 10 here. Measured on 1,059 paired days.

    22304VANDE BHARAT EXP15:15 — 18:00Shatabdi

    ARA — GAYA

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    GAYA — DHN

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  • One change at SasaramSSM
    17:328 hr 53 min02:25+1 arrives the next day
    03611PNBE - SSM PASSENGER SPL17:32 — 20:30Mail/Express
    1 hr 2 min to change at SSM — comfortable

    Typically 18 min late here, still leaving about 26 min to change.

    12178CHAMBAL EXPRESS21:32 — 02:25Superfast

    03611 often runs late

    ARA — SSM

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    SSM — DHN

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  • One change at SasaramSSM
    17:328 hr 53 min02:25+1 arrives the next day
    03611PNBE - SSM PASSENGER SPL17:32 — 20:30Mail/Express
    1 hr 2 min to change at SSM — comfortable

    Typically 18 min late here, still leaving about 26 min to change.

    20976CHAMBAL EXP21:32 — 02:25Superfast

    03611 often runs late

    ARA — SSM

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    SSM — DHN

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Each leg is a separate ticket on its own PNR, booked separately. RAC is not a confirmed berth and a waitlist number is not a seat.

Ara to Dhanbad Jn by train

Is there a direct train from Ara to Dhanbad Jn?
No. No single train runs from Ara to Dhanbad Jn. The journey takes one change, at Sasaram, and the fastest combination takes 7 hr 20 min.
What is the fastest way from Ara to Dhanbad Jn by train?
13249 INTERCITY EXP departs Ara at 06:30 and reaches Sasaram at 08:30. 12354 LKU HWH SF EXP then departs at 09:26 and arrives Dhanbad Jn at 13:50. Total 7 hr 20 min, with 56 min to change.
Where do you change trains between Ara and Dhanbad Jn?
Sasaram (SSM) is the interchange on the fastest route, with 56 min between the arriving and departing trains.
Which days can you travel from Ara to Dhanbad Jn?
Connections are available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

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