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How To Reach Dhenkanal

How to Reach Dhenkanal, Odisha, India

By Train

Dhenkanal is well connected by the Indian Railway network. The main railway station serving the town is Dhenkanal Railway Station (Station Code: DNKL). It lies on the Cuttack-Sambalpur line and is well connected to major cities in India.

By Flight

The nearest airport to Dhenkanal is the Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar, which is approximately 75 km away. Once you arrive at the airport, you can hire a taxi or take a bus to reach Dhenkanal.

By Road

Dhenkanal has a good road network connecting it to various cities and towns in Odisha and neighboring states. National Highway 55 (NH 55) passes through Dhenkanal, making it easily accessible by bus or car.

How to Reach Dhenkanal from India's Top 10 Cities

Below are the approximate distances and suggested routes from India's major cities. Please note that these are subject to change depending on road conditions and travel preferences.

From Mumbai

Distance: Around 1650 km
Route by Road: Mumbai -> Pune -> Hyderabad -> Visakhapatnam -> Bhubaneswar -> Cuttack -> Dhenkanal
Stop Over: Visakhapatnam
By Train: Available trains from Mumbai to Dhenkanal.
By Flight: Flights to Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar, then proceed by road.

From Delhi

Distance: Around 1500 km
Route by Road: Delhi -> Agra -> Kanpur -> Allahabad -> Varanasi -> Ranchi -> Jamshedpur -> Bhubaneswar -> Dhenkanal
Stop Over: Varanasi
By Train: Multiple trains connecting Delhi to Dhenkanal.
By Flight: Flight to Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar, followed by a road trip.

From Kolkata

Distance: Around 380 km
Route by Road: Kolkata -> Kharagpur -> Balasore -> Bhadrak -> Cuttack -> Dhenkanal
By Train: Direct trains from Kolkata to Dhenkanal.
By Flight: Fly to Biju Patnaik International Airport, followed by a road trip.

From Chennai

Distance: Around 1230 km
Route by Road: Chennai -> Nellore -> Vijayawada -> Visakhapatnam -> Bhubaneswar -> Dhenkanal
By Train: Trains are available from Chennai Central to Dhenkanal.
By Flight: Flights to Biju Patnaik International Airport with subsequent road travel to Dhenkanal.

From Bangalore

Distance: Around 1430 km
Route by Road: Bangalore -> Anantapur -> Kurnool -> Hyderabad -> Suryapet -> Vizianagaram -> Bhubaneswar -> Dhenkanal
Stop Over: Hyderabad
By Train: Connecting trains from Bangalore to Dhenkanal are available.
By Flight: Flight to Bhubaneswar and then travel by road.

From Hyderabad

Distance: Around 1030 km
Route by Road: Hyderabad -> Vijayawada -> Vizianagaram -> Bhubaneswar -> Dhenkanal
By Train: Direct trains from Hyderabad to Dhenkanal.
By Flight: Fly to Bhubaneswar and then a road trip to Dhenkanal.

From Ahmedabad

Distance: Around 1680 km
Route by Road: Ahmedabad -> Vadodara -> Nagpur -> Raipur -> Sambalpur -> Angul -> Dhenkanal
Stop Over: Raipur
By Train: Trains connect Ahmedabad to Dhenkanal with changeovers.
By Flight: Fly to Bhubaneswar, then travel by road to Dhenkanal.

From Pune

Distance: Around 1540 km
Route by Road: Pune -> Solapur -> Hyderabad -> Suryapet -> Vizianagaram -> Bhubaneswar -> Dhenkanal
Stop Over: Hyderabad
By Train: Pune to Dhenkanal trains with changeovers.
By Flight: Flights to Bhubaneswar with further road travel.

From Jaipur

Distance: Around 1720 km
Route by Road: Jaipur -> Kota -> Jhansi -> Sagar -> Raipur -> Sambalpur -> Angul -> Dhenkanal
Stop Over: Sagar or Raipur
By Train: Train routes available from Jaipur with stopovers.
By Flight: Fly to Bhubaneswar with a subsequent road journey.

From Surat

Distance: Around 1480 km
Route by Road: Surat -> Vadodara -> Nagpur -> Raipur -> Sambalpur -> Angul -> Dhenkanal
Stop Over: Nagpur
By Train: Available trains from Surat to Dhenkanal with changeovers.
By Flight: Flights available to Bhubaneswar followed by a road trip.

Note: Road distances, routes and stopovers are provided as an indication and can vary based on exact starting points, travel conditions, and personal journey preferences. It is advisable to check for the latest information and plan accordingly.

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