Day trip from Dhanbad to Muzaffarpur
Muzaffarpur lies 279 km (173 mi) north of Dhanbad, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 279 km (173 mi) apart, Muzaffarpur is a realistic day trip from Dhanbad: about 4 h 32 min each way by road.
Open Muzaffarpur in Google Maps
| Dhanbad | Muzaffarpur | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 1.2 million | 354,462 |
| Elevation | 247 m (810 ft) | 60 m (197 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Muzaffarpur
We take no bookings for these providers and hold no reservation with them. The provider you choose handles payment, confirmation, changes and refunds. How that works.
Staying in Muzaffarpur
Live rooms and prices for Muzaffarpur are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Muzaffarpur
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Muzaffarpur from Dhanbad?
279 km (173 mi) in a straight line, north of Dhanbad; by road roughly 340 km (211 mi).
How long does it take to get from Dhanbad to Muzaffarpur by road?
About 4 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dhanbad and Muzaffarpur?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.