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Almora to Giridih

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Almora, Uttarakhand to Giridih, Jharkhand.

1160 kmDistance
23.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹12860
Sedan₹15180
SUV₹19870
Innova / MUV₹22240
Tempo Traveller₹25820
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1280
AC Seater₹2090
Non-AC Sleeper₹1860
AC Sleeper₹2670
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3300
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Train
Sleeper₹730
Economy₹1190
Third AC₹1650
Second AC₹2350
First AC₹3280
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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: Almora to Giridih

1160 km · ~25h 12m · About 23h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Almora

    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. 87 km · 1h 44m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 387

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 537

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 687

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

  7. 87 km · 1h 44m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 773

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 923

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1073

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

  10. 87 km · 1h 44m 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: Almora to Giridih

1160 km · ~25h 46m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Almora

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

  2. Almora → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~580 km

    ~12h 53m|Tentative fare ₹640–₹1,670

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 580)

    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) · ~580 km

    ~12h 53m|Tentative fare ₹640–₹1,670

  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: Almora to Giridih

Nearest railway stations: Kathgodam (about 37 km away) for Almora, Giridih for Giridih.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 35h 35m in total

Bagh Express#13020 · Express
09:55 PMKathgodam
31h 25m177 stops
05:20 AM+2dMadhupur Jn

Change trains at Madhupur Jn — about 3h 10m wait

MADHUPUR GIRIDIH PASS#53513 · Passenger
08:30 AMMadhupur Jn
1h6 stops
09:30 AMGiridih

1 change · 43h 25m in total

Bagh Express#13020 · Express
09:55 PMKathgodam
31h 25m177 stops
05:20 AM+2dMadhupur Jn

Change trains at Madhupur Jn — about 11h wait

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

1 change · 48h 35m in total

Bagh Express#13020 · Express
09:55 PMKathgodam
31h 25m177 stops
05:20 AM+2dMadhupur Jn

Change trains at Madhupur Jn — about 16h 15m wait

MADHUPUR GIRIDIH PASS#53519 · Passenger
09:35 PMMadhupur Jn
55m6 stops
10:30 PMGiridih

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

Almora to Giridih: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Almora to Giridih is about 1160 km by road, roughly 23.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1160 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹12,860 · Sedan ₹15,180 · SUV ₹19,870 · Innova / MUV ₹22,240 · Tempo Traveller ₹25,820
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,280 · AC Seater ₹2,090 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,860 · AC Sleeper ₹2,670 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,300
  • Train: Sleeper ₹730 · Economy ₹1,190 · Third AC ₹1,650 · Second AC ₹2,350 · First AC ₹3,280

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

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