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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

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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.

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By Car: Almora to Giridih

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

Start from Almora
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
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.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 537
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 687
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
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.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 923
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1073
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
87 km · 1h 44m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Giridih
Giridih, Jharkhand
Hotels in Giridih

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.

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.
Almora → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~580 km
~12h 53m|Tentative fare ₹640–₹1,670
Search buses Almora to Giridih
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.
change point 1 → Giridih
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~580 km
~12h 53m|Tentative fare ₹640–₹1,670
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Arrive in Giridih
Giridih, Jharkhand
Hotels in Giridih

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

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

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

MADHUPUR GIRIDIH PASS#53513 · Passenger

08:30 AMMadhupur Jn

1h6 stops

09:30 AMGiridih

Running days & live status ↗

1 change · 43h 25m in total

Bagh Express#13020 · Express

09:55 PMKathgodam

31h 25m177 stops

05:20 AM^+2dMadhupur Jn

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Madhupur Jn — about 11h wait

MADHUPUR GIRIDIH PASS#53517 · Passenger

04:20 PMMadhupur Jn

1h6 stops

05:20 PMGiridih

Running days & live status ↗

1 change · 48h 35m in total

Bagh Express#13020 · Express

09:55 PMKathgodam

31h 25m177 stops

05:20 AM^+2dMadhupur Jn

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

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

MADHUPUR GIRIDIH PASS#53519 · Passenger

09:35 PMMadhupur Jn

55m6 stops

10:30 PMGiridih

Running days & live status ↗

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.

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