Mumbai to Dhanbad by train
Dhanbad lies 1,496 km (930 mi) north-east of Mumbai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 28 h 41 min at the speeds typical of India rail, over roughly 1,826 km (1,134 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Mumbai | Dhanbad | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 12.7 million | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 247 m (810 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Stations on record | Bori Bunder railway station | none listed |
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Common questions
How far is Dhanbad from Mumbai?
1,496 km (930 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Mumbai; by road roughly 1,826 km (1,134 mi).
How long does it take to get from Mumbai to Dhanbad by train?
About 28 h 41 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mumbai and Dhanbad?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.