Trains from Dhanbad Jn to Patna Jn
Dhanbad Jn to Patna Jn is 291 km by rail. 4 direct trains run it; the fastest is the 13329 Gangadamodar Express at 5 hr 55 min. The most punctual is the 13331 Dhanbad–Patna Express, on time (within 15 min) on 94% of days. 3 run every day, leaving between 03:35 and 23:20. When they are waitlisted, a journey with one change takes 6 hr.
- Departures
- 03:35 – 23:20
- Fare from
- ₹210
- Sleeper · estimate
- Most punctual
- 94% on time
- 13331 Dhanbad–Patna Express
- Daily trains
- 3 of 4
Trains and seats
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If the direct trains are full
One change of train · each leg is a separate ticket
- One change at Gaya JnGAYA16:106 hr22:10
about as quick as the fastest direct
Holds 9 in 101 hr 20 min to change at GAYAHolds about 9 times in 10 here. Measured on 38,232 paired days.
22350 often runs late
DHN — GAYA
Checking seatsGAYA — PNBE
Checking seats - One change at Gaya JnGAYA16:006 hr 10 min22:10
about as quick as the fastest direct
Holds 10 in 102 hr 5 min to change at GAYAHolds about 19 times in 20 here. Measured on 38,232 paired days.
22350 often runs late
DHN — GAYA
Checking seatsGAYA — PNBE
Checking seats - One change at Gaya JnGAYA09:456 hr 10 min15:55
about as quick as the fastest direct
Holds 9 in 102 hr to change at GAYAHolds about 9 times in 10 here. Measured on 12,253 paired days.
21893 often runs late
DHN — GAYA
Checking seatsGAYA — PNBE
Checking seats - One change at Gaya JnGAYA16:006 hr 30 min22:30
35 min longer than the fastest direct
Holds 9 in 101 hr 58 min to change at GAYAHolds about 9 times in 10 here. This train arrives a median 23 min late, against 8 min late for the junction's typical arrival. Measured on 38,232 paired days.
12357 often runs late
DHN — GAYA
Checking seatsGAYA — PNBE
Checking seats - One change at KodermaKQR22:406 hr 35 min05:15+1 arrives the next day
40 min longer than the fastest direct
Holds 9 in 101 hr 4 min to change at KQR — tightHolds about 9 times in 10 here. 68 min would make it 9 in 10. Measured on 1,76,804 paired days.
12323 often runs late
DHN — KQR
Checking seatsKQR — PNBE
Checking seats - One change at Gaya JnGAYA20:256 hr 38 min03:03+1 arrives the next day
43 min longer than the fastest direct
Almost always holds2 hr 38 min to change at GAYAAlmost always holds here. Measured on 38,232 paired days.
15138 often runs late
DHN — GAYA
Checking seatsGAYA — PNBE
Checking seats
Which arrives on time
On time = within 15 min at Patna Jn · year to October 2026
- 13331 Dhanbad–Patna ExpressMost punctualusually on time at Patna Jn94%
- usually on time at Patna Jn76%
- usually on time at Patna Jn73%
- typically 36 min late at Patna Jn21%
Fares
Estimated for 291 km · exact fare at IRCTC checkout · Sources
| Class | Fare | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| SL Sleeper | ₹210 | observed fares |
| 3A AC 3 tier | ₹520 | observed fares |
| 3E AC 3 economy | ₹541 | observed fares |
| 2A AC 2 tier | ₹809 | observed fares |
| 1A AC first class | ₹1,328 | observed fares |
One adult, General quota, Mail/Express pricing · not every train carries every class