Trains from Dhanbad Jn to Howrah Jn
Dhanbad Jn to Howrah Jn is 257 km by rail. 22 direct trains run it; the fastest is the 22304 Vande Bharat Express at 3 hr 8 min. The most punctual is the 12937 Howrah Garbha Express, on time (within 15 min) on 78% of days, typically 2 min late. 6 run every day, leaving between 00:15 and 18:20. When they are waitlisted, a journey with one change takes 4 hr 50 min.
- Departures
- 00:15 – 18:20
- Fare from
- ₹225
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- Most punctual
- 78% on time
- 12937 Howrah Garbha Express
- Daily trains
- 6 of 22
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If the direct trains are full
One change of train · each leg is a separate ticket
- One change at Asansol JnASN16:204 hr 50 min21:10
1 hr 42 min longer than the fastest direct
Holds 9 in 101 hr 16 min to change at ASN — tightHolds about 9 times in 10 here. 77 min would make it 9 in 10. Measured on 13,065 paired days.
22388 often runs late
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Checking seats - One change at Asansol JnASN05:054 hr 50 min09:55
1 hr 42 min longer than the fastest direct
Holds 9 in 101 hr to change at ASN — tightHolds about 9 times in 10 here. This train arrives a median 5 min late, against 23 min late for the junction's typical arrival. 67 min would make it 9 in 10. Measured on 12,499 paired days.
12302 often runs late
DHN — ASN
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Checking seats - One change at RaniganjRNG16:205 hr21:20
1 hr 52 min longer than the fastest direct
Holds 9 in 101 hr 4 min to change at RNGHolds about 9 times in 10 here. Measured on 50,118 paired days.
22388 often runs late
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Which arrives on time
On time = within 15 min at Howrah Jn · year to October 2026 · 19 of 22 trains tracked
- 12937 Howrah Garbha ExpressMost punctualusually on time at Howrah Jn78%
- usually on time at Howrah Jn78%
- usually on time at Howrah Jn75%
- typically 9 min late at Howrah Jn71%
- typically 9 min late at Howrah Jn65%
Runs late more often than not
- 11447 Shaktipunj Express — arrives on time only 7% of the time, typically 123 min late
- 13010 Doon Express — arrives on time only 19% of the time, typically 58 min late
- 12372 Bikaner–Howrah Superfast Express — arrives on time only 38% of the time, typically 64 min late
Fares
Estimated for 257 km · exact fare at IRCTC checkout · Sources
| Class | Fare | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| SL Sleeper | ₹225 | observed fares |
| 3A AC 3 tier | ₹567 | observed fares |
| 3E AC 3 economy | ₹578 | observed fares |
| 2A AC 2 tier | ₹835 | observed fares |
| 1A AC first class | ₹1,370 | observed fares |
One adult, General quota, Superfast pricing · not every train carries every class