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Aligarh to Giridih

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh to Giridih, Jharkhand.

1194 kmDistance
23.9 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹13230
Sedan₹15620
SUV₹20450
Innova / MUV₹22890
Tempo Traveller₹26570
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1310
AC Seater₹2150
Non-AC Sleeper₹1910
AC Sleeper₹2750
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3390
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Train
Sleeper₹750
Economy₹1220
Third AC₹1700
Second AC₹2420
First AC₹3370
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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Route Map

By Car: Aligarh to Giridih

1194 km · ~25h 53m · About 24h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Aligarh

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 98 km · 1h 58m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 398

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 548

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 698

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 98 km · 1h 58m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 796

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 946

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1096

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 98 km · 1h 58m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Giridih

    Giridih, Jharkhand

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Aligarh to Giridih

1194 km · ~26h 32m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Aligarh

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Aligarh. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Aligarh → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~597 km

    ~13h 16m|Tentative fare ₹660–₹1,720

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 597)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Giridih. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → Giridih

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~597 km

    ~13h 16m|Tentative fare ₹660–₹1,720

  5. Arrive in Giridih

    Giridih, Jharkhand

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Aligarh to Giridih

Nearest railway stations: Aligarh Jn for Aligarh, Giridih for Giridih.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 22h 25m in total

Poorva Express#12304 · Superfast
06:55 PMSomna
17h 18m161 stops
12:13 PM+1dMadhupur Jn

Change trains at Madhupur Jn — about 4h 7m wait

MADHUPUR GIRIDIH PASS#53517 · Passenger
04:20 PMMadhupur Jn
1h6 stops
05:20 PMGiridih

1 change · 23h 11m in total

New Delhi-Howrah Rajdhani Express#12306 · Rajdhani
06:09 PMSomna
14h 55m161 stops
09:04 AM+1dMadhupur Jn

Change trains at Madhupur Jn — about 7h 16m wait

MADHUPUR GIRIDIH PASS#53517 · Passenger
04:20 PMMadhupur Jn
1h6 stops
05:20 PMGiridih

1 change · 27h 17m in total

OLD DELHI - DIBRUGARH Brahmaputra Exp#14056 · Mail
01:13 AMSomna
15h 23m173 stops
04:36 PMRampur Dumra

Change trains at Rampur Dumra — about 5h 42m wait

Danapur Giridih Express#83112 · Express
10:18 PMRampur Dumra
6h 12m22 stops
04:30 AM+1dGiridih

Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.

Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.

Transport Options

Aligarh to Giridih: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Aligarh to Giridih is about 1194 km by road, roughly 23.9 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1194 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹13,230 · Sedan ₹15,620 · SUV ₹20,450 · Innova / MUV ₹22,890 · Tempo Traveller ₹26,570
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,310 · AC Seater ₹2,150 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,910 · AC Sleeper ₹2,750 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,390
  • Train: Sleeper ₹750 · Economy ₹1,220 · Third AC ₹1,700 · Second AC ₹2,420 · First AC ₹3,370

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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